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No special session? No matching money for federal construction funds

A state match needed to unlock federal infrastructure funds was part of a major spending bill that didn’t make it to the finish line in ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:17 am

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As avian flu cases slow, farmers struggle with mental stress

For poultry veterinarian Jill Nezworski, it seemed like the frenetic pace of the past few months might be slowing a bit. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 8:50 pm

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Work at Capitol not done as session deadline passes

The Minnesota Legislature missed a midnight Sunday deadline to pass major legislation on spending and tax cuts. Democrats said they hoped Gov. Tim Walz would ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 23, 2022 6:39 am

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Lawmakers nibble away at budget deals with 2 weeks to go

The Legislature is barreling toward the end of its yearly session still lacking a big deal on taxes and spending but making progress around the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 9, 2022 11:50 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor promises new focus on carjacking, gun crime in state

Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor pledged to make carjacking and other violent crime the primary focus of his office. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 8:37 pm

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Lawmakers push into final three weeks of session

Time is slipping away at the Minnesota Capitol, with an adjournment deadline falling three weeks from Monday. Lawmakers and the governor finally reached a deal ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, May 2, 2022 2:57 pm

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‘The fact is we’re behind’: Minn. climate plan calls for swift, strong action

Minnesotans have this week to weigh in on a draft plan outlining the state’s vision to address climate change and its impacts. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 25, 2022 10:56 am

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Study finds patterns of chemical exposure in Minnesota children

A report from the Minnesota Health Department has found a pattern of exposure to chemicals in children across the state.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 22, 2022 2:26 pm

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Avian influenza deaths in wild birds raise concern about changing virus

Various strains of avian influenza are common in wild ducks and geese. The group of viruses causing the current outbreak was first identified in 1996 ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 2:40 pm

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Walz to lawmakers: ‘No special session’

Gov. Tim Walz says he will not call a special session if legislators fail to get their work done on time. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 2:36 pm

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Money to nonprofits a key difference on public safety legislation

Gov. Tim Walz has been traveling the state promoting his plan for improving public safety in Minnesota.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, April 18, 2022 8:59 am

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Brewers hopeful as growler bill gains traction

There are close to 200 breweries in Minnesota, but only five of them are prohibited by law from selling growlers. One of them is the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, April 14, 2022 10:22 am

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Minnesota Senate passes agriculture relief bill

The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday that provides financial relief to farmers who were hit hard by last summer’s drought. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, April 1, 2022 3:57 pm

Health Updates

Minnesota ending mail-in COVID testing, launches at-home rapid test program

The state of Minnesota says it is “sunsetting” its longstanding mail-order COVID-19 lab test program through Vault Health this week, and will start offering at-home ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 28, 2022 9:48 am

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Minnesota man released from Russian captivity, reunited with family

A Minnesota man living in Ukraine has been reunited with his family after Russian forces held him captive. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 28, 2022 6:22 am

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