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Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week

House Republicans will try again this week to pick a speaker. And this time Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer has thrown his hat into the ring. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 23, 2023 2:06 pm

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Public defenders, AG challenge judge’s sentences prohibiting probationers from voting

The Minnesota State Public Defender on Thursday asked an appellate court to step in and take action against a central Minnesota judge that barred at ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 20, 2023 11:30 am

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Minnesota unemployment rate unchanged at 3.1 percent in September

Minnesota employers added 8,000 jobs in September while the state’s unemployment rate was unchanged, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Employment and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 20, 2023 11:24 am

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Minneapolis-St. Paul airport preps for busy MEA weekend

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is getting ready for its busiest week of fall travel this week, as public schools in the state are off ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:05 am

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Minnesota GOP pivots, pushes for early voting this cycle

Jennifer DeJournett put more than 38,000 miles on her SUV as she crisscrossed the state trying to convince conservatives to do something that had fallen ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:04 am

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Minnesota set to start spending $316M to boost wages for child care workers

From now until Oct. 25, child care providers across Minnesota can apply for monthly payments to help increase worker wages. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:01 pm

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Minnesota budget surplus jumps another $820M in new estimate

Minnesota budget officials said Monday that the state’s budget surplus is on track to be almost 50 percent larger than projected earlier this year. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:49 am

Health Updates

COVID-19 ticks down in Minnesota, Flu and RSV barely present

Emergency room visits for COVID-19 have dropped during the last couple of weeks in Minnesota. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 13, 2023 3:08 pm

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Walz orders flags be flown at half-staff following attack on Israel

Gov. Tim Walz has ordered flags at all Minnesota state buildings be flown at half-staff following Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 4:39 pm

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Emmer’s odds of rising to No. 2 position in GOP improve as Republicans back Scalise

Republicans on Wednesday endorsed House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to be the next speaker, paving the way for a possible ascension of Minnesota Rep. Tom ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 4:37 pm

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Minnesota officials overshot tax rebate estimate by $144M

State revenue officials overestimated how many Minnesotans would be eligible for tax rebate checks, resulting in $144 million less going out the door. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 4:33 pm

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Gourd big or go home: Minnesotan grows world’s largest pumpkin, breaks his own record

Travis Gienger is the type of guy who likes to go big or go home. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 8:39 am

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From insurgent to insider, Minnesota’s Emmer eyes next move

As a new state lawmaker almost two decades ago, Tom Emmer developed a reputation in Minnesota’s Capitol as a firebrand and party insurgent who could ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 8:38 am

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Minnesota officials closely watch events in Israel

Officials in Minnesota are keeping a close eye on events in Israel after the devastating attack launched by Hamas early Saturday morning. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, October 9, 2023 9:39 am

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Will Taylor Swift be at the Vikings-Chiefs game at US. Bank in Mpls. this Sunday?

Taylor Swift might soon grace Minneapolis once again, this time for a football game. Specifically, the match-up between the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, October 6, 2023 4:23 pm

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