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GOP leaders ready to defend against DFL agenda at Capitol

When Minnesota House Republicans weighed who should lead them into 2023, Rep. Lisa Demuth asked them to consider her qualifications — not her background — ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 29, 2022 6:40 am

Health Updates

COVID-19 isn’t done with us yet, U’s Osterholm warns

COVID-19 cases are exploding in China while U.S. health officials worry year-end holiday gatherings may reignite the virus here. The disease remains very deadly yet ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 4:51 pm

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Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle

The April 12, 2022 tornado damaged every structure in the southeastern Minnesota town of Taopi. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 6:30 pm

Education

Statewide survey finds MN students in mental health ‘crisis’

Nearly a third of Minnesota students are struggling with long-term mental health problems. That’s according to the results of the 2022 Minnesota student survey, which ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, December 25, 2022 7:40 pm

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Twin Cities welcomes more Ukrainian refugees than any other metro area in the U.S.

Residents of the Twin Cities have welcomed more Ukrainian refugees than any other metro area in the country, according to the national Welcome.US refugee program. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 23, 2022 4:16 pm

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Are Minnesota’s winters getting snowier? Well, yes, and no

Paul Schurke watches snow levels much more closely than most across Minnesota. He’s a former polar explorer, after all. And his current business, Wintergreen Dogsled ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 23, 2022 3:10 pm

News

Lawmakers approve near-$500 million office building expansion

Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday approved a nearly $500 million renovation and expansion project for the 90-year-old building that houses their offices. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 22, 2022 6:00 am

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Minnesota opioid treatment clinics overwhelmed as needs rise, staffs shrink

By Michelle Wiley, Minnesota Public Radio News Duluth’s Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment is the only licensed opioid treatment program across Minnesota’s Arrowhead, a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 19, 2022 5:22 am

Health Updates

COVID steady, RSV and flu down, but hospitals still packed tight

Last week the CDC reported a 49.6 percent increase in average new daily cases of COVID-19—the largest such increase since last January, when the nation was ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 19, 2022 5:19 am

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Lobbying law could squeeze some Minnesota legislators

A new lobbying law could put some Minnesota legislators in a tight spot and also raise problems for regulators in determining who must register as ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 16, 2022 12:18 pm

News

Walz won’t support completely removing Social Security state tax

Gov. Tim Walz said in an interview with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Thursday that he does not support the total elimination of state ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 16, 2022 12:12 pm

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Community college students say they are especially squeezed by inflation. Here’s why

Marisa Gomez takes a full load of classes at St. Paul College each semester and participates in a work-study program. She’s one of those students ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 9, 2022 5:33 pm

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Demographer: Minnesota has one of the tightest labor markets in the U.S. and it’s unlikely to change

Minnesota’s workforce shrank during the pandemic which was no surprise.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 8, 2022 6:25 am

News

The Real ID deadline has been extended. Here’s what Minnesotans need to know

Minnesota travelers have more time to upgrade identification for airport checkpoints and other federal facilities. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 1:21 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Post-election hand counts find no issues with Minn. ballot-counting machines

Post-election hand counts of ballots that Minnesota counties are required to conduct did not uncover problems with vote-counting machines. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 5, 2022 10:30 am

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