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Minnesota House OKs Consumer Protection, Social Media Bill
The Minnesota House passed a bill seeking consumer protections for Minnesotans and minors on social media.
Minnesota Asks Feds For $624M in Climate Projects
The state pitched three proposals to reduce climate pollution in Minnesota’s transportation, housing and food sectors.
Minnesota Governor Walz Pitches $226 Million Budget Supplemental
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $226 million supplemental budget funding rural emergency medical services, water quality, and child welfare.
Minnesota House Panel OKs Basic Income Program
A Minnesota House panel approved a bill that would implement a basic income program to provide at least $500 per month in direct cash payments.
Minneapolis Advertising Blitz Aims to Attract Police Officers After Mass Exodus (Video)
Mayor Jacob Frey and city of Minneapolis officials announced a new police recruitment campaign reaching a range of 300 miles after losing more than 300 officers since 2020.
Lawsuit Claims Unequal Treatment in Minnesota’s Farmland Program
A Northern Minnesota farmer claims his race and sex placed him at the back of the line to receive a $15,000 grant for aspiring farmers to buy farmland.
NFIB: Minnesota’s 9.8% Corporate Income Tax is Highest in Nation
The National Federation of Independent Business called on state lawmakers to create a tax system that reduces the burden on small business owners.
Twin Cities Celebrate EV Car Sharing While Statewide Adoption Struggles
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the Twin Cities’ Evie Carshare, an all-electric fleet of shared electric vehicles, is a success.
Minnesota Among 19 Attorneys General Opposing Opt-Out Option From LGBTQ+ Books for 2nd Graders
A coalition of 19 attorneys general, including Keith Ellison of Minnesota, filed an amicus brief in support of a local Maryland board of education’s policy that does not allow parents to opt their children out of LGBTQ+ inclusive texts.
Minneapolis Police See 36% Drop in Sworn Officers After George Floyd’s Murder
The Minneapolis police department has seen a significant drop in sworn officers while funding remains nearly the same more than three years after the death of George Floyd and the start of the movement to shift resources away from police.
Minneapolis’ 517 Sworn Police Officers Must Protect 425,000 People
Minneapolis' 517 police officers must protect 425,000 Minneapolis residents and some say that is not enough.
Lawsuit Challenges Minnesota Election Speech Code
A lawsuit challenges a new law allowing civil fines for certain speech within 60 days of an election.
Tests: Minnesota Student Grades Down Since 2019
The Minnesota Department of Education released the 2023 statewide assessment results.
Uber: Minneapolis Drivers Get Minimum Wage, $5 Minimum After Frey Veto
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey struck a deal to boost Uber driver pay to the city minimum wage and guarantee at least $5 per ride.