Nurses set to strike December 11
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Will Minnesota Democrats pass ‘most significant climate legislation in history’ next year?
With the Legislature now fully in Democratic hands after the November election, leaders are promising an ambitious climate agenda aimed at shrinking carbon emissions.
Minneapolis City Council committee advances police oversight proposal amid criticism
Several community members and activists called the proposal rushed and lacking any real power for civilians to hold officers accountable.
Minnesota’s Great Northern arts festival to return in 2023 with climate change focus
A warming planet is prompting a Minnesota arts festival to dive deeper into the cultural meaning of the state’s coldest season.
City of Minneapolis reaches $600,000 settlement with injured 2020 protesters
Plus: Gov. Tim Walz expresses openness to Fairview-Sanford merger; Minnesota’s butcher shortage; Minnesota team visited Paris to present its vision for world expo; and more.
New qualifying conditions added to medical cannabis program
Plus: Minnesota food shelves on pace for busiest year ever; Ukrainian lion cubs arrive at Sandstone sanctuary; seven Minnesota-made podcasts you should be listening to; and more.
Advisory council starts process to fill 4 U of M Board of Regents seats (but Legislature will finish it)
In the case of the complex and often inexplicable process created by state law to appoint the 12 people who form the legal governing body of the state’s flagship university, Friday’s application deadline is more of a suggestion than a rule, because state lawmakers can submit names later.
KAT’s injury isn’t only reason for concern in Wolves’ Jekyll and Hyde season
A full six weeks into the season, the Wolves are a game below .500 with a won-lost record of 10-11. They have played the fourth-easiest schedule in the 30-team NBA.
‘Just that Indigenous Excellence’: How Jim Thorpe inspired rapper Tall Paul’s new record and life path
An Anishinaabe and Oneida hip-hop artist and athlete enrolled on the Leech Lake reservation, Paul Wenell Jr. was 11 years old and playing Little League football when he first started wondering about his gridiron ancestors.
Why states’ use of opioid settlement funds could look different from tobacco case
Is the massive tranche of money a target for elected officials to use for politically infused projects that will do little to offer restitution or help those harmed?
Minnesota Supreme Court to hear latest plea to cancel PolyMet water permit
Plus: Homebuilding in the Twin Cities falls; the northern long-eared bat is declared endangered; Woodbury students ask Gov. Walz if he’s friends with Scott Jensen; and more.
My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell to run for RNC chair
Plus: Moorhead sheep are being used in Huntington’s Disease research; Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined with a right calf injury; 200 anglers rescued on Upper Red Lake after ice break; and more.
Walz vows law would be changed to allow Minnesota to become an early primary state
Minnesota’s DFL is in a pitched battle with Michigan Democrats to replace Iowa, which has held the first presidential primary contest since 1971.
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Minnesota businesses work to fill increased demand for non-alcoholic beverages
More and more people are seeking out non-alcoholic drinks, and they’re asking for better, more robust options. A few Minnesota businesses are answering the call.
Minneapolis police warn of robberies during Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist exchanges
Plus: Big snow day in Minnesota; state commerce officials issue consumer warnings about crypto-interest accounts; Vikings plan ‘Winter SKOLstice’ with ice maze and more in Eagan; and more.
Rep. Angie Craig tests positive for COVID-19
Plus: Joe Pohlad will take over day-to-day operations of the Twins; Lindsay Whalen to be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame; Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport daily parking prices are going up; and more.
Leaders at the Capitol say Minnesota has chance to ‘go really big’ on housing
A budget surplus, DFL control and high needs leave housing leaders at the State Capitol feeling optimistic.
Study aims to show impact of ‘Ecosystem’ of support for people with dementia and their caregivers
A $1.1 million grant from the National Institute on Aging will help researchers at HealthPartners Institute’s Neuroscience Research Center continue to assess the effectiveness of a promising model for dementia care: Care Ecosystem.
Map restores Ojibwe names to Minnesota lakes, rivers and cities up north
Plus: Minneapolis City Council to vote to replace police civilian review process; selling luxury sneakers in Lowry Hill; Twins interested in free agent southpaw Carlos Rodón; and more.
