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Vikings coach Bud Grant remembered at memorial service

The Minnesota Vikings and fans celebrated the life of Bud Grant with a memorial service Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The legendary former Vikings coach ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 22, 2023 7:19 am

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Minnesota Legislature enters final day after taxing weekend

Minnesota legislators face a midnight Monday deadline to finish the 2023 session after a busy weekend spent passing major elements of the DFL-authored budget plan.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 22, 2023 7:15 am

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5 things to know about the tax deal, rebate checks from the MN Capitol

House and Senate negotiators working on a tax bill at the Minnesota Capitol announced an agreement late Wednesday that includes tax rebates, child tax care ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:32 am

Health Updates

Minnesota legislators add hospital carve-out to nurse staffing bill

New language being considered by a legislative conference committee working on a health budget bill would exempt some hospitals from nurse staffing rules contained in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:13 am

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Negotiators settle on Minnesota marijuana taxes, possession limits

Lawmakers writing Minnesota’s marijuana legalization bill hope to complete that task as soon as Tuesday, which would set up decisive votes later in the week.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:10 am

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DFLers say they’ll bypass GOP on public works bill

Minnesota Democrats on Friday put up a $1.3 billion cash-only capital investment bill that they can pass through the Legislature without Republican backing. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, May 12, 2023 11:42 am

Education

Higher education budget bill with free college for families earning less than $80K headed to Walz

A bill that would provide education at public colleges and universities in Minnesota without cost for tuition to students from families with annual incomes of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 11, 2023 8:51 am

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Minnesota Senate weighs paid family and medical leave program

Minnesota’s Senate moved Monday to soften a proposed universal requirement for paid family and medical leave. It would give some employers slightly more flexibility in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 8, 2023 3:00 pm

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Ettinger 1 of 4 applicants for U of M interim president

The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents has selected four applicants to interview in its search for an interim president. Two of the finalists are ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 8, 2023 6:46 am

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Anti-overdose drug naloxone could soon be standard in Minnesota schools

Colleen Ronnei didn’t know what naloxone was when her 20-year-old son fatally overdosed on opioids in 2016.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, May 4, 2023 5:04 pm

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Minnesota House passes paid family leave program

The Minnesota House of Representatives on Tuesday approved an 18-week paid family and medical leave program that could take effect starting in 2025. The vote ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 10:50 am

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Proposed shift in funding for older adult services worries rural providers

A proposed revision in the funding formula for programs that serve older adults in Minnesota is raising concerns in rural areas of the state. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 1, 2023 2:01 pm

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Will April debates bring May deals? This week at Minnesota Capitol could tell

With just about three weeks left in the legislative session – and leaders considering an early finish – lawmakers are entering crunch time to resolve ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 1, 2023 1:56 pm

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Minnesota Legislature closes in on deal on rebates, Social Security tax break

A tax plan put in the mix by Senate DFLers would provide one-time rebate checks, child tax credits and a reduction — but not elimination ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 4:18 pm

Education

Minnesota’s graduation rates inch back toward pre-pandemic highs

Minnesota schools saw a rise in four-year public high school graduation rates last year following a drop during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 6:18 pm

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