St. Paul City Council considers banning conversion therapy for minors
Ordinance would apply to minors, involve fines.
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Minnesota reps unite as House passes $2.2T COVID relief bill
Emergency package includes about $1.2 billion for Minnesota's general fund.
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Minneapolis plans barricades or bollards for some extra space in outdoor areas
It came as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's stay-at-home order goes into effect. Outdoor exercise is permitted, provided that people stay at least 6 feet apart.
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From kayaks to face shields: Minnesota companies switch gears to fight coronavirus
Versare Solutions pivoted to retail screens, Lightning Kayak to face shields.
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How Minnesota's biggest computer-chip plant is adapting to coronavirus pressure
Chipmakers such as SkyWater Technology are a key barometer for the economic hazard the pandemic presents.
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Cirrus Aircraft slows operations, furloughs employees amid coronavirus disruption
The Duluth-based company is offering employees compensation while on leave.
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Defendant challenges statewide restrictions to courtroom access in light of COVID-19
Barring the public from courtrooms violates the state and federal constitutions, the defendant argued.
Question of motive hangs over 2 Minneapolis homicides
Both victims were shot on consecutive days on the North Side.
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Skyways in Minneapolis, Duluth are cutting hours or closing altogether
Minneapolis' skyways are owned by each building, and as a result have different hours of operation.
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Your top questions about Minnesota lakes answered
If Minnesotans love one thing, it's their lakes. We did some research to answer your five most frequent questions about Minnesota's cherished bodies of water.
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Minnesota Guard still evaluating Pentagon's 60-day troop freeze
"The impact will vary from unit to unit," said a Guard spokesman.
Q&A: Meet Duluth's new school superintendent pick
John Magas, currently an associate superintendent in Green Bay, wants to hone in on "opportunity gaps."
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Minnesota's five veterans homes remain coronavirus-free, VA says
The VA is beefing up supplies of iPads to keep vets in touch with families with visits restricted.
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Minnesota foundations give emergency aid to nonprofits to help residents during COVID-19
Nonprofits are seeing a growing number of people in need of help.
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5 crafts you can teach yourself to calm your mind and keep you busy
You can only watch so much Netflix.Taking up a new craft (or two) is fun and offers proven benefits.
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Ginger Hop, beloved club Honey permanently closing in Mpls. amid pandemic
Honey and Ginger Hop were open just outside downtown Minneapolis for more than 10 years.
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Minneapolis to close some parkways so runners, walkers can spread out
The Park Board is expecting to close other parkways, but hasn't said which ones.
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10,000 Minn. health care workers filed jobless claims in the past 10 days
Laid-off workers include those who do work related to minimally invasive and elective procedures and health care support workers.
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