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Across Minnesota, many small papers are finding a way to persevere as weeklies continue to fold. Nationally, two-and-a-half papers closed each week last year.
The Glean: Latest headlines from around Minnesota
Lawsuit: Chauvin used excessive force in the arrest of a woman in January 2020
Plus: Minneapolis facing $21.6 million budget deficit; company chosen to build a database designed to flag problems with Minneapolis police officers; the “Barbie House” in St. Cloud named the “Ugliest House in America”; and more.
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No more being towed in Minnesota for unpaid parking tickets
Statute still allows vehicles to be towed for violating snow emergency regulations, blocking driveways or fire hydrants and parking in otherwise restricted areas.
Podcast from Minnesota-raised journalist examines the effects of racism in America
For Lee Hawkins, part of addressing the trauma is telling the truth – about what happened in Alabama, and about how the experiences of Hawkins’ family fits into the context of American history.
They Might Be Giants prepare for three nights of shows at First Avenue, Fitzgerald Theater
The two-time Grammy award winners throw back to their Dial-A-Song Days and will sprinkle in hits from their Grammy-nominated album “BOOK” and their platinum album Flood.
MinnPost’s massive list of what the Minnesota Legislature passed (and didn’t pass) in 2024
Some efforts — like sports betting, housing reform and a bonding bill — lost steam this year. But Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign most, if not all, of the bills that passed, including cannabis law changes and pay increases for Uber and Lyft drivers.
Legislature adjourns with mega-omnibus, loud finger-pointing as DFL leaders shut down GOP delays to meet deadline
Lawmakers either ran out of time or couldn’t reach agreement on sports betting, an infrastructure bill and an Equal Rights Amendment before midnight Sunday.
Tickets available for MinnPost Social: The Future of the Twin Downtowns
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Commentary and opinion
Hurry up and beat the dust from the rugs – the good weather’s here!
We’re desperate for summer fun, as though we know we’ll soon be paying the price for last year’s mild winter.
Metro Transit should bring Arcade Street the best transit station possible to serve St. Paul’s East Side
Many potential transit users don’t love a plan in the works to place the bus rapid transit stop down a hill.
A message, and some simple advice, for high school graduates
From this point on, your life will largely be your own – but that doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help.
Where is America’s guardian angel?
Who knows, but I’m pretty sure God is sick and tired of our public discourse right now.
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