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In wake of Cambridge Analytica revelations, new momentum behind Klobuchar’s Honest Ads Act

That bill hasn’t received formal committee consideration yet, but Facebook is implementing a lot of the legislation’s provisions on its own — and is also supporting passage of the legislation.

Politics & Policy It’s bad enough that snowbirds get to skip out on suffering through Minnesota’s winters. Now they might also cost us a House seat By Greta Kaul \| 04/19/18	Community Voices Could Dayton’s recent letter to legislative leaders improve state government? Possibly. By John P. Augustine \| 04/19/18
Party Politics Yes, a good candidate can bridge the divide in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District By Cyndy Brucato \| 04/19/18	Artscape American Craft Show in St. Paul; Prince tribute events all over town By Pamela Espeland \| 04/19/18
Community Voices Climate change: The importance of making it personal By Megan Van Loh and Jothsna Harris \| 04/19/18	From Other Nonprofit Media Workers are climbing wind turbines to the middle class By Sarah Garland, Hechinger Report \| 04/19/18

Second Opinion

Being a 'night owl' may raise the risk (slightly) of an earlier death, study finds

By Susan Perry | 04/19/18

“We should discuss allowing evening types to start and finish work later, where practical," said researcher Malcolm von Schantz.

Politics & Policy

Wait, why are Minnesota lawmakers now talking about a government shutdown?

By Briana Bierschbach | 04/18/18

The motivation behind two bills debated this week at the Legislature is the same: to have some funding for programs if the state government ever shuts down again.

Politics & Policy

Heedless parking in a dockless world: How Minneapolis is looking to sidestep problems with next gen bike-sharing

By Peter Callaghan | 04/18/18

In some cities with dockless bike-sharing, riders haven't been particularly good about parking in legal spots — and in ways that don’t block sidewalks.

Community Voices

In tribute: Barbara Bush’s telling moment with me

By Chuck Slocum | 04/18/18

We judge character by the best intentions and most noble acts. On that count alone, I have a vivid memory from nearly 40 years ago that came to me as I learned of the passing of Barbara Bush.

Education

Bill exposes one more untraceable stream of education funding, raises equity concerns

By Erin Hinrichs | 04/18/18

Rep. Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, has authored a bill to redirect funds from a literacy reward system to strapped special education programs.

Artscape

Transitions afoot at Cowles Center, Composers Forum

By Pamela Espeland | 04/18/18

ALSO: “The Skriker” at the Crane Theater; Tanya Tagaq: Retribution at the Ordway; and more.

Inside MinnPost

Council Member Ellison joins Rep. Ellison for MinnRoast 2018 number

By MinnPost staff | 04/18/18

Rep. Keith Ellison joined us via video last year, but he's got his guitar tuned up, and will perform another parody on stage at this year's MinnRoast on April 27.

The Glean

No charges to be filed in Prince death

By MinnPost staff | 04/19/18

Plus: Twin Cities’ tight housing market; bill would create more transparency around medical pricing; spike in violence at Oak Park Heights prison; and more.

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Politics & Policy It’s bad enough that snowbirds get to skip out on suffering through Minnesota’s winters. Now they might also cost us a House seat By Greta Kaul \| 04/19/18	Community Voices Could Dayton’s recent letter to legislative leaders improve state government? Possibly. By John P. Augustine \| 04/19/18
Party Politics Yes, a good candidate can bridge the divide in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District By Cyndy Brucato \| 04/19/18	Artscape American Craft Show in St. Paul; Prince tribute events all over town By Pamela Espeland \| 04/19/18
Community Voices Climate change: The importance of making it personal By Megan Van Loh and Jothsna Harris \| 04/19/18	From Other Nonprofit Media Workers are climbing wind turbines to the middle class By Sarah Garland, Hechinger Report \| 04/19/18

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In wake of Cambridge Analytica revelations, new momentum behind Klobuchar’s Honest Ads Act

It’s bad enough that snowbirds get to skip out on suffering through Minnesota’s winters. Now they might also cost us a House seat

Could Dayton’s recent letter to legislative leaders improve state government? Possibly.

Yes, a good candidate can bridge the divide in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District

American Craft Show in St. Paul; Prince tribute events all over town

Climate change: The importance of making it personal

Workers are climbing wind turbines to the middle class

Being a 'night owl' may raise the risk (slightly) of an earlier death, study finds

Wait, why are Minnesota lawmakers now talking about a government shutdown?

Heedless parking in a dockless world: How Minneapolis is looking to sidestep problems with next gen bike-sharing

In tribute: Barbara Bush’s telling moment with me

Bill exposes one more untraceable stream of education funding, raises equity concerns

Transitions afoot at Cowles Center, Composers Forum

Council Member Ellison joins Rep. Ellison for MinnRoast 2018 number

The Glean

No charges to be filed in Prince death

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