Health Updates
Only 1 percent of Minnesotans ages 65 or older are up to date on COVID vaccine
Snow fell on Thursday, and so did Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination rate.
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Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023
Two-thirds of American adults indicate they experienced at least one of five major weather events in 2023, according to the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 22, 2024 5:51 pm
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Will sprouting plants survive the snow? We asked an expert
After an early wakeup call, it’s back to bed for budding shrubs and bulbs — at least for a week or so, as two systems ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 22, 2024 2:50 pm
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‘Ban on book bans’ introduced in Minnesota Legislature
New legislation would prohibit banning books in public and school libraries based on content or subjective objections.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 22, 2024 8:39 am
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Goat contracts bird flu on Minnesota farm
A young goat on a Stevens County farm has tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, according to the Minnesota Board of Animal ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:36 am
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Walz Administration looks to inject workforce growth in high-demand industries through grants
The state announced 35 grant awards on Tuesday meant to spur workforce growth for five high-demand industries. Gov. Tim Walz went on a tour of ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:52 am
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There’s no place like home: Ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’ could find permanent residence in Minnesota
The bright red slippers that helped bring Dorothy home from the Land of Oz could be purchased by the Minnesota Historical Society and put on ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:49 am
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Walz budget revisions focus on shoring up new tax credit, ambulance services
Gov. Tim Walz introduced a $226 million rework of the state budget Monday, opting to leave most of a projected surplus untouched to avoid causing ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 18, 2024 8:50 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Walz signs compromise school resource officer bill
Gov. Tim Walz signed a compromise school resource officer bill Thursday.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 15, 2024 2:29 pm
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Ukrainian children thrive in Minnesota after losses in the Russian invasion two years ago
It’s recess at Rice Lake Elementary in Maple Grove and Artem Fedorenko,10, heads to grab his coat from his locker.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:24 am
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Minnesota lawmakers propose plan to cut red tape in clean energy permitting process
Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a proposal to streamline the clean energy permitting process in the state, a move that utility companies, clean energy groups ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:48 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Minnesota Senate advances school resource officer bill
The Minnesota Senate on Monday voted 57-9 to advance a proposal that would exempt school resource officers from a law barring school workers from using ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:19 pm
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On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula
A lot of stars would have to align for a sports betting bill to become law this legislative session.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:40 am
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DNR reports hunters took fewer deer during 2023 season
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports deer harvest numbers were down 8 percent throughout the state in 2023 compared to the previous season. They ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:36 am
Education
Minnesota’s free school meals push driving big jump in breakfasts
By Dana Ferguson, Minnesota Public Radio News Minnesota saw a 37 percent increase in demand for school breakfasts during September, October and November — a ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 8, 2024 2:15 pm
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