As Washington opened the money spigots, Minnesota towns hired D.C. lobbyists
Sometimes Minnesota entities are looking for grants and other federal monies. Sometimes they are trying to block or reverse policy changes.
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Reimagining public safety: From Ithaca to Minneapolis
Following the nationwide protests and demands for change that resulted from the police killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Daunte Wright and more, calls came to create a plan to reduce police violence.
Minnesota Supreme Court says Frey has ‘clear legal duty’ to hire more Minneapolis cops
Plus: Retired executive defends decision to resign from U Board of Regents to seek top job at UMD; KARE 11 reporter won’t have to testify; South Dakota Attorney General Ravnsborg faces impeachment trial; and more.
Minnesota roads buckling under extreme heat
Plus: Former frat brothers have been indicted in the hazing case of Daniel Santulli; Minneapolis’ traditional 4th of July fireworks won’t be held this year; a celebration of life for Marion Barber III has been announced; and more.
This land was promised for housing. Instead it’s going to a pro soccer team owned by a billionaire.
More than 30,000 people wait for homes from the Chicago Housing Authority. Meanwhile, a site that’s gone undeveloped for two decades is set to become a Chicago Fire practice facility.
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‘It is still forward movement’: How a statewide survey is measuring societal progress for LGBTQ older adults
The majority of respondents don’t want to go to the “LGBTQ Senior Center.” They want to go to the senior center down the street, where they are near their neighbors and friends.
Walz tries to revive idea of sending $2,000 checks to Minnesota families
Plus: highs over 100 degrees possible in the Twin Cities Monday; more Minnesota communities adding Juneteenth to holiday calendar; lawsuit prompts four Minnesota cities to do independent investigations of drinking water supplies; and more.
A renewed call for universal free lunch in Minnesota: COVID-related program ends June 30
What is the Community Eligibility Provision program and should students get it for free?
Minneapolis City Council settles three police misconduct lawsuits for $1 million
Plus: Gregory Ulrich sentenced to life; workers at Shakopee’s Amazon location holding a rally Friday; the 35th anniversary of “Pleased To Meet Me;” and more.
D.C. Memo: Something is better than nothing
It’s not the gun bill House Democrats wanted, but a trimmed-down bipartisan bill looks likely to pass the Senate.
Emerging Minnesota farmers get a boost in the form of down payment assistance
The state will give grants up to $15,000 per eligible farmer, which the person has to match.
Walz says special session negotiations at an ‘impasse’
Plus: Minneapolis Council approves 24/7 bus lanes for redesigned Hennepin Avenue; Scott Jensen wants to overhaul state board of medical practice; Hennepin County Chief Public Defender continues to represent private clients; and more.
Minnesota jobless rate hits new record low of 2%
Plus: CEO Mike Lindell says Walmart is dropping MyPillow products; Walz administration’s strategy to tackle COVID-19 in children 6 months and older; the first ever Saint Paul Seniors Pride in the Park event; and more.
DFL hopes its ‘Democracy’s North Star’ pitch wins Minnesota an early presidential primary spot
But to move Minnesota’s primary to February, Ken Martin and his counterpart at the Minnesota Republican Party, David Hann, would have to agree to a date change.
Even Minnesota’s state economist isn’t so sure about the economy right now
Laura Kalambokidis, Minnesota government’s top economist for the last decade, said she worries not only about looming economic threats but the uncertainty of what’s to come.
Judge halts implementation of Minneapolis’ 2040 plan
Plus: Researchers come out with new data on racist language in Ramsey County property records; FBI looking for more victims of St. Paul man’s “sextortion” scheme; MOA vaccination site to start appointments to administer COVID-19 shots to preschoolers; and more.
Minneapolis school board approves budget, cutting some arts education and other programs
Plus: Former MPR employees discuss working conditions at the station; Gov. Tim Walz refutes Matt Birk’s claim that he purchased lake property in South Dakota; 47 cats rescued from a vehicle in eastern Minnesota; and more.
2022 Campaign Finance Dashboard
Tracking fundraising data for Minnesota statewide offices and U.S. House races.
Poll: Voters in Greater Minnesota are unhappy with Democratic leaders, but open to gun regulations, abortion access
People in Greater Minnesota reported a more dire economic picture than those living elsewhere in the state.
