Sahan Journal’s Becky Z. Dernbach reports an Anoka-Hennepin school board member is threatening to force a budget shutdown over a program meant to increase racial and gender equity. “But officials at the north metro school district say many of these programs are required by law, and eliminating them could imperil the district’s funding and students’ ability to graduate.”
Time Magazine recognized two Minnesotan women, Beth Ford and Rachel Hardeman, in their 100 most influential people of 2024 series.
Axios reports in 2023, nearly 60% of Minnesota women who gave birth were in their 30s, a 38% increase from 1997.
Racket ranks the best intersections in both Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Janet Moore with the Star Tribune reports the Blue Line light rail extension through North Loop has hit another snag: Xcel Energy utility lines.
MPR News reports Gov. Tim Walz is in support of legislation aimed at curbing the theft of copper wires which has been a major issue in St. Paul.
Related from MinnPost: Dark streetlights in St. Paul are yet another reminder of how public life is under attack
