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.
DC Memo: Dems’ high hopes for lame duck; Trump’s taxes; Biden’s student loan moratorium
When Congress returns from its Thanksgiving break next week, House and Senate Democrats have a long list of goals to accomplish before Republicans take control of the House in January. Plus: A ruling on Trump’s taxes; Biden’s student loan moratorium; and more.
Man sentenced to 20 years for murder for driving car into Minneapolis protesters
Plus: Thanksgiving weekend air travel tips; man shot by police in Red Wing expected to live; 40 iconic Twin Cities restaurants; I-35 semi crash; and more.
Explaining the ‘cultural broker’ role and how they are helping advance health equity in Minnesota
Cultural brokers assist with various needs, like applying for SNAP benefits, rental assistance, making doctor’s appointments, making sure families have proper winter gear and referring people to food shelves.
The path to a career could start in middle school
A growing number of school districts are starting career education early, with the goal of widening kids’ horizons, not boxing them in.
MinnPost readers surpass Give to the Max Day goals
Over 300 MinnPost readers donated in support of independent, local news on Give to the Max Day 2022.
Small town in Kandiyohi County could become center of Minnesota abortion fight
Plus: Attorney General Keith Ellison takes public input on Sanford Health-M Health Fairview merger; gun diversion program looks to expand; Mankato leads nation with low unemployment rate; and more.
Robbinsdale schools address recent gun incidents
Plus: Best Buy sales outlook improves; details in Woodbury shooting; U of M regents visit Morris; Burnsville board game cafe; donors step up to replace coats lost in fire; and more.
With House under GOP control, Minnesota’s lawmakers head for new roles in the next Congress
Omar may be the most affected after the new Congress is gaveled in on Jan. 3. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who hopes to become the next speaker, vowed to strip Omar of her seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Stopping the churn: Why some states want to guarantee Medicaid coverage from birth to age 6
Spurred by pandemic-era lessons, several states are rethinking their enrollment policies for the youngest Medicaid members. Oregon is leading the way after getting federal approval to implement a new continuous-enrollment policy.
One state mandates teaching climate change in almost all subjects – even PE
New Jersey’s teachers are now required to teach climate change beginning in kindergarten, and across most subjects, including art, social studies, world languages and PE. Supporters hope the lessons will spread.
Why paid family leave has a good shot at passage at the Minnesota Capitol
Plus: No lighted ice maze in Stillwater this winter; Minnesota State Fair CEO to retire; woman who fell in Minneapolis parking lot run over and killed; and more.
Contracts for deed trap for some Somali families trying to buy homes
Plus: Demand up at food shelves; health care systems concerned about RSV; Cargill has new CEO; and more.
