Minneapolis
Park Board asks city for $6M annual injection to save Minneapolis parkways
At the current rate of $750,000 a year, the full parkway system will be undrivable in 15 years, according to the Park Board.
Politics
GOP bill would send portion of future budget surpluses back to Minnesota taxpayers
Republicans in the Legislature continue to call for tax cuts, rebate checks amid $17.5 billion budget surplus.
Local
University of Minnesota provides new details on tuition shortfall
State lawmakers sought more information about the causes of the shortfall as they prepare to negotiate budget figures.
Politics
Minnesota may boost film tax credit 400% in hope of attracting production
Legislators aim to lure productions, but other states' incentives have had questionable results.
Politics
Holocaust survivor pushes for genocide curriculum in schools
At age 99, Dora Zaidenweber pleaded with Minnesota legislators to pass the bill and make sure future generations know about the Holocaust.
Local
Minnesota Supreme Court orders expanded camera access in courtrooms
Media groups say this is a significant advancement after decades of advocating for change.
Local
Minnesota Holocaust survivor pushes for genocide curriculum for middle and high school students
At age 99, Dora Zaidenweber pleaded with Minnesota legislators to pass the bill and make sure future generations know about the Holocaust.
Politics
Farmers, gas stations sue Gov. Tim Walz over Minnesota 'clean car' rule
Cutting demand for gasoline and liquid fuels will hurt Minnesota businesses, plaintiffs argue.
Politics
Minnesota lawmakers pushing ranked-choice voting for all state, federal races
Proposals moving in House and Senate would create a task force to recommend how to use the system statewide.
Politics
U.S. Treasury to give House Republicans a look at financial reports on Biden's family and associates
The investigation is just one of several into the Bidens that Republicans have started or promised since their party gained control of the House in January.
Local
New report shows stark economic inequalities among Minnesota's cultural groups
Key findings relied on survey data collected between 2016 and 2020 and show disparities in homeownership, employment, education levels and individual earnings.
Politics
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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.
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