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Ahead of legislative session, Walz pitches $982 million in public construction projects
By Dana Ferguson Gov. Tim Walz rolled out his $982 million plan Tuesday for public construction projects, a package that spans from prison fixups to ...
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Report shows gain in Minnesota’s wetland acres
By Kirsti Marohn A new report suggests Minnesota has made small strides in slowing the loss of critical wetlands, although increased precipitation could be a ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, January 15, 2024 1:28 pm
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Minnesota leaders in St. Paul, Washington push to drop federal tax on rebate checks
By Dana Ferguson Gov. Tim Walz dialed the head of the federal tax system this week to make a last-ditch ask: Don’t tax Minnesota’s rebate ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 12, 2024 7:58 pm
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Daudt, a former House speaker, to leave Minn. Legislature in February
By Dana Ferguson, NPR Former Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt is resigning his seat in the state Legislature before the next session begins. In a ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 12, 2024 5:34 pm
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Minnesota blackout license plates are hot sell in first week
By Dana Ferguson Blackout license plates are now available, and state public safety leaders said Tuesday that they’re selling like hot cakes just a week ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 7:58 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Cloquet police: Motive unknown in motel shooting that left 3 dead including suspect
By Mark Zdechlik and MPR News Staff Cloquet police on Tuesday morning said they still do not know a motive in the Monday evening shooting ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:28 pm
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As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy
By Kirsti Marohn Minnesota lawmakers passed a range of bills last year aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. This year, ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:26 pm
Agriculture
Minnesota Farm Bureau seeks to engage urban ag producers
By Dan Gunderson The idea for an urban agriculture conference grew out of tours Minnesota Farm Bureau board members took over the past couple of ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 8:30 am
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Unity and heritage: Kwanzaa in Minnesota
By Jacob Aloi While the end of the year draws near, many African American and Black families across the country are celebrating Kwanzaa, including Twin ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 29, 2023 5:23 pm
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New for 2024: Minnesota law to grant more workers access to sick and safe time
By Dana Ferguson Starting in January, Minnesota workers can accumulate short spurts of time off to take care of themselves or a loved one under ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 26, 2023 6:21 pm
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Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1
By Dana Ferguson Employers will be barred from asking job applicants about their current or past pay rate under a Minnesota law set to take ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, December 22, 2023 5:13 pm
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Extra public safety money coming soon to communities throughout Minnesota
By Mark Zdechlik Gov. Tim Walz promoted hundreds of millions of dollars in one-time funding for local public safety upgrades during a meeting Thursday with ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, December 21, 2023 4:41 pm
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U.S. Postal Service payroll glitch skips pay for 2,200 letter carriers
By Todd Melby For the second time this year, thousands of rural letter carriers across the country missed a paycheck. The U.S. Postal Service payroll ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, December 18, 2023 8:36 am
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Heat pumps poised to accelerate Minnesota’s green energy transition
Last October, when the old propane boiler failed at 23 Hardware and Lumber in Askov, owner Scott Peterson did something that many experts say is ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 5:53 pm
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Bye ‘bou! The original Caribou Coffee closes its doors after 31 years in business
By Carly Berglund The awning that has proudly read “The Original Caribou Coffee” on France Avenue in Edina for the past 31 years is coming ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 5:46 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 11
The Memphis Grizzlies versus the Minnesota Timberwolves is one game in particular to catch on a Saturday NBA…
Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies Injury Report Today – January 11
Here’s a look at the injury report for the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-17), which currently has only one player…
January 10 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Friday’s NHL schedule has plenty of quality competition on the docket. Among those contests is the Los Angeles…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 10
The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the New York Knicks is one game in particular to watch on a…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 10
Just a single top-25 game is on Friday’s college basketball slate. That matchup is the UCLA Bruins squaring…