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Minnesota State Fair sets another daily attendance record over the weekend

The Minnesota State Fair set its fifth daily attendance record of the year Sunday, bringing 256,015 people through the gates. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, September 2, 2024 7:46 pm

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Grants will help create pollinator pathways in Minnesota

Ten Minnesota community organizations will share $1.1 million in grants to expand pollinator habitat. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, September 2, 2024 7:43 pm

Education

New school cellphone policy landscape across Minnesota includes locked pouches

Many students across Minnesota will start the school year phone-free in the classroom. The state Legislature mandated school districts adopt a cell phone policy by ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 30, 2024 9:54 am

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Minnesota sends a warning shot to retailers selling kid-friendly e-cigarettes

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is putting thousands of retailers on notice that they could face civil litigation and fines if they keep selling e-cigarettes ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 29, 2024 4:06 pm

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Minnesota Capitol, governor’s residence see a security boost since Walz named as VP candidate

The Minnesota Capitol and the governor’s residence are under tighter security protocols now that Tim Walz is the Democratic vice presidential candidate. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 5:57 am

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For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid

Minnesotans recovering from major flooding in June have about one month left to apply for federal aid. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 26, 2024 4:39 am

Elections & Campaigns

After a quiet primary, groups work to increase Minnesota voter turnout

Minnesota officials certified last week’s primary vote Tuesday, confirming it as the lowest primary turnout since 2016. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 9:28 am

Elections & Campaigns

Harris maintains slight lead in presidential race in first Minn. poll since Walz announced as vice presidential candidate

The latest poll of Minnesota likely voters — the first conducted since Walz was announced as the Democrat’s Vice Presidential candidate and released on Monday ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 4:48 pm

News

It’s the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. Except maybe in farm country

State House candidate Marisa Ulmen showed up to the annual ag expo Farmfest this year with a stack of papers that break down what a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 4:37 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Ex-officer convicted in Floyd killing set for release

One of the former Minneapolis police officers convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd is due to be released from prison on Tuesday. Thomas ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 5:48 am

News

Who applied for social equity business licenses in Minnesota, by the numbers

Hundreds of entrepreneurs, cultivators and retailers are eagerly waiting to find out if they’ll be able to source, grow and sell recreational marijuana in Minnesota ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 5:42 am

Elections & Campaigns

Minnesota gets front-row role in Democratic National Convention with Walz on presidential ticket

It’s been 40 years since Minnesota was a central player — more than just another state name on a convention floor signpost — for Democrats ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 19, 2024 6:15 am

Elections & Campaigns

Gwen Walz brings influential voice to Minnesota governor’s vice presidential run

Working closely together has always come naturally to Gwen Walz and her husband, Gov. Tim Walz. In fact, at times over their 30-year marriage, it’s ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 16, 2024 12:41 pm

Health Updates

COVID-19 activity continues to increase in Minnesota over last 8 weeks

In the week ending Aug. 3, 218 Minnesotans were admitted to hospitals throughout the state with COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Health’s most ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 16, 2024 12:39 pm

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Minnesota child care providers put a pause on revising licensing standards

When Cyndi Cunningham heard the Minnesota Department of Human Services was not going to present its revised child care standards in the 2025 legislative session, ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 16, 2024 5:37 am

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