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Mini-State Fair event brings thousands, sense of normalcy
About 70,000 people attended this mini-State Fair, a fundraiser that ended Memorial Day to help the fair and some of its vendors recoup losses from the pandemic-canceled 2020 event.
Mini-State Fair brings thousands, sense of normalcy to Minnesota State Fairgrounds
About 70,000 people attended this mini-State Fair, a fundraiser that ended Memorial Day to help the fair and some of its vendors recoup losses from the pandemic-canceled 2020 event.
Politics
Minn. legislators decide details of $52 billion budget in private
Since leaders adjourned the regular legislative session on May 17, legislators have retreated to daily conversations behind the scenes ahead of an expected mid-June special session to finish the work.
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School integration plan awaits Minnesota lawmakers' action, may end up back in court
The case could return to court if no action is taken on a legal settlement.
Local
Minnesota is first to stop separating moms in prison and babies
Roughly 20 inmates each year give birth while incarcerated in Minnesota and are then separated from their infants.
Politics
As GOP blocks inquiry, questions on Jan. 6 attack may go unanswered
Republicans in Congress have all but closed off the possibility of a full and impartial accounting for one of the most serious assaults on American democracy in history.
Duluth
Walz appoints first Black judge in Duluth
Shawn Pearson has been active in child protection cases and as a mediator.
Nation
Minnesota Democrats back Jan. 6 bill blocked by Senate GOP
Both Minnesota senators vote in support of probe into Jan. 6 Capitol violence.
Politics
Biden to propose $6 trillion budget to make U.S. more competitive
The plan would take the U.S. to its highest sustained levels of federal spending since World War II, while running deficits above $1.3 trillion throughout the next decade.
Local
Walz to announce Minn. vaccine incentives today
Free passes to state parks, fairs, sports and Minnesota attractions will go to 100,000 who start vaccines soon. The announcement is scheduled for 2 p.m. today.
Business
Minnesotans anxiously await rent help as a fraction of federal aid has gone out
About 20,000 people have applied for help so far, yet only 200 have gotten aid.
Local
After missed deadline, Congress looks to reach police reform deal
The Floyd family has publicly urged for passage of federal police reform legislation.
Local
GOP candidate for governor Scott Jensen joins court case to halt COVID vaccines for kids
The Chaska physician and former state Senator signed a petition led by group whose founder has been charged in connection with Jan. 6 insurrection.
World
UN envoy: Syrian people face ìmmense humanitarian suffering
The U.N. special envoy for Syria said Wednesday it's "a tragic irony" that ordinary Syrians are facing "immense and growing humanitarian suffering" at this time of relative calm in the more than 10-year conflict.
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Biden: Floyd family meeting 'went incredibly well'
"I'm hopeful that sometime after Memorial Day we'll have an agreement on George Floyd legislation," the president said.
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Floyd lawyer: Lawmakers close on police reform
Ben Crump made the comments to reporters following a series of meetings with members of Congress of both parties.
Local
Minnesota courts again turn back push to restore felon voting rights
Secretary of state insists Legislature is best path for change.
Nation
Floyd family: 'An honor' to meet with President Biden on anniversary
Philonise Floyd, George's brother, also made clear they want to see the police reform bill named after George Floyd signed into law.
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