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Minnesota Senate passes bill for free school breakfast, lunch
The bill heads back to the House, which must approve the revised version before it lands on the governor's desk.
Politics
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic says she has cancer, is resting at home
The Minneapolis DFLer didn't indicate whether she will need additional treatment or when she will return to the Capitol.
Local
Met Council study finds no easy answers to Northstar ridership woes
Ridership is up slightly this year following the plunge that came with COVID, but service remains heavily subsidized.
Agriculture
Minnesota had set a price floor for dairy products. A new bill could remove it
Backers said repealing a decades-old law would aid farmers by allowing retailers to position products as so-called "loss leaders."
Local
EPA acts to limit 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Minnesota already has health standards for PFAS in drinking water.
Politics
Fate of gun control, marijuana and Social Security tax repeal uncertain in Minnesota Senate
With a 34-33 majority, a single DFL defector could tank a bill.
West Metro
Edina celebrates victory in federal appeals court in flavored tobacco case
Suburb's sales ban was approved in June 2020 and enacted the following September.
Politics
Minnesota legislators will get 7.25% pay hike
The $3,500 annual boost is driven by retention and inflation concerns.
Politics
State Sen. Westrom hurt in snowmobile crash while riding with 13-year-old driver
The Republican state senator was taken to a hospital with upper-back pain.
Minneapolis
Jacob Frey and his wife speak out about death threats
From trips to the grocery store to reflecting on whether they should try for a second child, couple says vitriol has gone too far.
Politics
Minnesota's pregnancy resource centers under microscope in abortion debate
The centers are at risk of losing state funding in the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Politics
Legislation would offer tax incentive encouraging charitable donations
The Charitable Act, introduced this month by 11 senators including Sen. Amy Klobuchar, would allow taxpayers who take the standard deduction to deduct some charitable donations.
Politics
Sen. Tina Smith shows early support for counter to FDA milk proposal
Draft FDA guidance would mean plant-based beverages can stick with milk names.
Politics
Minnesota bill moves forward to name a stretch of Hwy. 5 for Prince
If passed, the highway dedication sign would be the pop star's signature purple color.
Minneapolis
Here's how to take part in March 14 DFL precinct caucuses in Minneapolis
Most wards in Minneapolis will host virtual caucuses.
Local
University of Minnesota seeking $97.5 million more from state for tuition shortfall, proposed freeze
Half the money would help cover a tuition shortfall. Lawmakers say they want more detail.
Local
Minnesota Health Department tightens scrutiny of troubled Minneapolis care homes
The state withdrew its request for a receivership, a move the homes' owner called a vindication.
Business
Fight against wage theft reignites in Minnesota as complaints rise
New bills in the state Legislature could toughen penalties at the same time as local and state governments crack down on the practice.
Politics
N.Y. prosecutors signal criminal charges for Trump are likely
Any case would mark the first indictment of a former U.S. president, and could upend the 2024 presidential race.
Politics
Legislators tackle 'sinkholes' in Minn. mental health system
Lawmakers and advocates said the state could spend hundreds of millions on mental health needs, with an emphasis on children.
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