McCollum reintroduces Boundary Waters bill
McCollum said “without permanent protection, this special place (the BWCA) is subject to political interference,” which means a subsequent administration could lift the moratorium.
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Former Minnesota U.S. Sen. David Durenberger has died at 88
Plus: ‘Drivers Licenses for All’ passes House; OK Go says ‘no’ to new Post cereal name; the origin story of the Bobcat skid steer; biking the Beargrease; and more.
Minneapolis City Council votes for review of off-duty police contracts
The effort to review off-duty contracts comes more than three years after an audit found issues with them, including a decentralized system where hours are not formally tracked.
New effort in Congress to ban lawmakers from trading stocks
The calls for reform were fueled by a number of incidents, including revelations that several senators made fortuitous trades before the American people were fully aware of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic that was about to upend economies around the world.
Minneapolis Police says gun calls for service are down 38% compared to 2021
Plus: Amazon to shut down Shakopee sort center; Minneapolis’ new health commissioner; Court of Appeals upholds ‘clean cars’ plan; Republican state senator calls Minnesota abortion act ‘abhorrent’ on Fox News; and more.
How not to get ripped off by ice dam removal scams
Plus: Minnesota eyes new specialty license plates; gender discrimination lawsuit filed by former Gopher football players against U of M dismissed; Richfield student struck by suspected drunken driver dies; on seeking Scott Seekins; and more.
Interesting: Omnibus critic Marty now leads committee that crafts the massive bills
Sen. John Marty, a DFLer from Roseville, is the new chair of the Senate Finance Committee, a legislative panel that usually is the place where the 10 or so big omnibus bills get their final touches and final approval.
Suburban gun clubs host suicide prevention trainings
A 2020 Stanford University study concluded that ready access to a gun is a major risk factor for suicide.
Another Republican refuses to ban Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
Plus: St. Paul to consider boost for homebuying program; national parks on Lake Superior shoreline to go carbon-free; Ellison goes after pool building company; and more.
New U of M research suggests race may factor into brain tumor care
The research found that when a person presents with a brain tumor, their race may influence whether doctors recommend surgery to remove the tumor — or not to.
Former NYC cop named Metro Transit police chief
Plus: North St. Paul high school boys basketball team refuse to play Eden Prairie; MDH is concerned about a horse tranquilizer now being mixed with fentanyl; the Edina girls hockey team senior goaltender becomes the winningest; cat in Fargo shelter has been there for 854 days; and more.
D.C. Memo: Biden tries to tackle high rents; Stauber has win on airline safety, loss on BWCA; no progress on debt ceiling
The Biden administration has tasked several federal agencies to do what they can to help beleaguered tenants. But there’s a limit to what the White House can do.
A guide to the Minnesota DFL’s 100% carbon-free standard
The bill, which would steer utilities toward a carbon-free electric grid is simple in concept, but is full of exceptions, carve-outs and off-ramps.
Overnight snow complicates Friday morning commute
Plus: Minneapolis City Council votes to demolish Roof Depot building; man convicted of murder in killing of Deshaun Hill; Legislature passes bill that bans discrimination based on hair texture and style; and more.
Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of killing Deshaun Hill
Plus: Federal funding available for passenger rail service between the Twin Cities and Duluth; an interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara; St. Paul’s potholes are even worse this winter; picking out the right shovel; and more.
Biden administration imposes 20-year mining moratorium in watershed of BWCA
The moratorium will bar Twin Metals from constructing a proposed copper, cobalt and nickel mine.
Lack of rural lawyers leaves much of rural America without support
A lack of lawyers leaves rural residents without easy access to legal advice for family issues, wills, estates and property transactions, in addition to any criminal or civil legal disputes. Residents often have to drive long distances to another city or rely on remote video meetings.
AG Keith Ellison asks for slowdown on Fairview-Sanford merger
Plus: Class action lawsuit against state Department of Human Services; Justus Ramsey house to be disassembled and stored; ‘Name a Snowplow’ open for voting; rideshare apps under scrutiny; and more.
McCarthy faces headwinds in fulfilling promise to oust Omar from foreign affairs committee
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made good on promises to oust two California Democrats from an intelligence committee but would need a full vote of the U.S. House to remove Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Wolves struggle to sustain focus, even against the worst teams in the NBA
Almost all of their weaknesses — poor rebounding, difficulty competing effectively in transition basketball on both offense and defense, a proclivity for turnovers, and bouts of selfish offense manifested through wretched shot selection — stem from an inattention to detail and effort. In other words, mental and physical laziness.
