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Minnesota budget projected surplus at $2.4 billion, but warning lights blinking

Minnesota’s projected budget surplus was pegged at $2.4 billion in a new report Wednesday from the state finance agency, which also raised concerns about patterns ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:03 pm

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Feds to take bite of Minnesota tax rebates under ‘disappointing’ new determination

The federal government is taking a cut from most of the Minnesota tax rebates sent out this fall, meaning a $26 to $286 handover depending ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 4:49 pm

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Emblems panel won over by call of the loon as state bird to grace Minnesota seal

By Dana Ferguson, Minnesota Public Radio When it comes to Minnesota’s state seal, members of a state emblems commission couldn’t resist the call of the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:43 am

Health Updates

3 key facts about RSV and kids this season in Minnesota

Last year was one of the worst in recent Minnesota history for RSV infections and hospitalizations. This season has been much more manageable, although numbers ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:40 am

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Holiday train to make annual trek across Minnesota, starting Wednesday

A spectacle of light and sound will be riding the rails across Minnesota starting this week. Canadian Pacific’s annual Holiday Train is headed back to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 4, 2023 2:22 pm

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‘Pick it up’: New Minnesota law aims to curb litter left on ice

Anglers headed out on the ice this winter should be aware of a new state law that aims to keep lakes clean.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 4, 2023 5:47 am

Health Updates

RSV rising rapidly; COVID-19 continues its climb and flu season is underway

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise. COVID-19 and more recently influenza have been leading to more hospitalizations, but respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently increasing ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 1, 2023 6:25 pm

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DFL lawmakers eye big boost in child care spending

Two DFL legislators on Thursday proposed expanding state child care and early education subsidies so that families would pay no more than 7 percent of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 1, 2023 5:59 pm

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The Vikings are relishing Brian Flores running their defense as long as they can

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings stumbled to an 0-3 start, endured seven games without superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson and have started three different quarterbacks after ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, November 30, 2023 4:05 pm

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Tips to improve your chances of seeing the northern lights

The northern lights are notoriously difficult to predict. But conditions appear favorable for a show in the night sky late Thursday into early Friday — ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, November 30, 2023 3:50 pm

Health Updates

Mayo Clinic unveils plans for a new $5 billion campus in downtown Rochester

A $5 billion plan to redesign Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus will attempt to upend the traditional health care model where patients ping-pong between buildings and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:16 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Two justices mark historic firsts with their installations to Minnesota’s Supreme Court

The Minnesota Supreme Court marked a set of historic firsts as Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and Associate Justice Karl Procaccini were formally installed to their ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:23 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Despite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens

Cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota. However, it is still illegal under federal law and legal experts say ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, November 27, 2023 6:15 am

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Walk off that turkey: Free access Friday to Minnesota state parks

Thanksgiving is for mashed potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie. The day after is for walking, hiking and fresh air — with free access to Minnesota ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, November 23, 2023 8:40 am

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See final 6 design candidates for new Minnesota state flag

Stars ruled the day and loon-inspired designs almost all saw their demise Tuesday as the State Emblem Redesign Commission narrowed the vast pool of Minnesota ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 11:04 am

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