Metro
The proposal — which would be the first law of its kind in the state — is a sequel to the council’s decision earlier this month to establish similar procedures for traditional employees.
Twin Cities Business
Both chains have a limited presence in the state.
New Americans in Greater Minnesota
“I think it’s going to be a well-needed service,” said Willmar chiropractor Jon Haefner. “The whole goal is to make Willmar a healthier place.”
MNopedia
The strikers, members of United Food and Commercial Workers’ Local P-9, cited a wage freeze, dangerous working conditions, and a wage cut as the reasons for the strike.
Metro
Supporters call the new policies necessary considering the pervasiveness of underpayment that disproportionately affects Minnesota’s communities of color and immigrants.
Metro
As a share of the total population, there are fewer kids in Minneapolis than St. Paul, Chicago and New York City.
Economic Vitality in Greater Minnesota
Five years ago, after renovating a horse barn, adding a kitchen to it, clearing a pasture in back and building a music stage, Emily Knudsen and Bill Bartz opened Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm.
Economy
Let’s look at the numbers.
State Government
And does that justify legalization? A new political committee is trying to make the case.
Economy
Land values in Fargo-Moorhead rose 74 percent from 2012 to 2017, from $138,000 per acre to $241,000 per acre.
Economic Vitality in Greater Minnesota
New osteopathic schools, or branches of existing ones, have opened in 16 states in the past five years, according to the American Osteopathic Association.
Environment
Post-It notes? Lawn signs? Bottle caps of all kinds? Your guide to recycling’s edge cases.
Metro
Up to this point, the law hasn’t impacted many employers in Minneapolis, since most already paid rates above the law’s pre-2019 requirements. That changes July 1.
