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Legislative session nears halfway point with much done and much left to do

By Dana Ferguson After two months working at an unhesitating clip, DFLers said they’re pleased with what they’ve done so far at the Minnesota Capitol. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 6, 2023 9:04 am

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This Minneapolis man clears snow for neighbors and he thinks you should too

By Feven Gerezgiher Every year, north Minneapolis resident Paul Skrbec invites neighbors with snowblowers to join his “snowblower challenge:” Go a little farther and clear ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, February 24, 2023 5:56 pm

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Immigrants driver’s license bill on way to governor’s desk

A proposal to let immigrants in the country without authorization apply for driver’s licenses and state IDs is on its way to the governor’s desk ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:30 pm

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Minnesota’s largest voter-eligibility change in half century nears passage

By Brian Bakst The Minnesota Legislature was on the cusp Tuesday of the largest voting-rights expansion in the state in half a century through a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 5:57 pm

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Officials: MN frontline worker awards are subject to federal taxes

By Brian Bakst More than 1 million Minnesota frontline workers who got payments from the state to reward their service during the COVID-19 pandemic are ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:48 pm

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Meat-plant workers lean on MN lawmakers for safety help

Hogs on fast-moving production lines swinging and hitting employees. Sharp or heavy equipment causing deep cuts or crushed bones. Spreading sickness from working in close ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:49 am

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As hunger rises in Minnesota, House passes school meals for all bill

By Brian Bakst More school meals would be delivered to students free of charge under a bill with traction in Minnesota’s Legislature, part of a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, February 10, 2023 6:16 pm

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Buzzz! New research finds more than 500 bees native to Minnesota

By Dan Gunderson Minnesota has a very diverse native bee population. New research has compiled the first comprehensive list of more than 500 species of ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:12 pm

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Juneteenth is now a holiday in Minnesota

By Brian Bakst June 19, known as Juneteenth, will be officially commemorated in Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed into law a measure ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, February 3, 2023 6:08 pm

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Minnesota House passes bill requiring carbon-free electricity by 2040

By Kirsti Marohn The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a landmark bill Thursday night requiring the state’s electric utilities to get all of their electricity ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 27, 2023 5:25 pm

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Abortion foes in Minnesota rally at Capitol on Roe anniversary

By Mark Zdechlik Thousands gathered on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday afternoon to mark the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, January 22, 2023 9:21 pm

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Officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ we’ve seen the worst of flu

By Michelle Wiley Minnesota health officials are not seeing signs of more flu cases at a time when we usually get sick. The preliminary data ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 20, 2023 6:04 pm

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Bill requiring carbon-free electricity in Minnesota by 2040 passes first committee

By Kirsti Marohn A bill that would speed up Minnesota’s transition to clean electricity cleared its first committee hurdle at the state Capitol on Wednesday. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 20, 2023 5:58 pm

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DFL lawmakers roll out reproductive rights agenda

By Dana Ferguson Legislators calling themselves the Minnesota Reproductive Freedom Caucus outlined their priorities Friday for the 2023 legislative session, including guaranteeing the right to ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, January 20, 2023 5:56 pm

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‘Not sustainable’: Jails struggle with worker shortage

By Dan Gunderson Five years ago, Joey Pederson would recruit and hire a handful of corrections officers in a year. Now, it’s a continual process. ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8:32 pm

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