Minnesotaβs new members of Congress are getting schooled in the ways of Capitol Hill
Peggy Flanagan, Matt Little and Jake Johnson are going through a rite of passage thatβs a lot more than just learning the ropes. The post…
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Congress needs to think about how hemp helps people like me
If federal restrictions are enacted, in my 70s I'll lose the insomnia relief that eluded me for much of my adult life. The post Congress…
Read full article βWhatβs the fishing limit on neutrinos these days?
Plus: Tracking the locations of young adults; Nursing home quality declining; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Whatβs the fishing limit on…
Read full article βJ.D. Vance on war and peace
An original Steve Sack cartoon β like this one on Vice President J.D. Vance's post-midterm opposition to the war in Iran β appearsΒ on MinnPost each…
Read full article βThe disabled face special challenges under new Medicaid rules
As part of its response, Minnesota should make Medicaid notices available in large print, braille, plain language and American Sign Language video. The post The…
Read full article βHouse Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
The vote Tuesday halted an effort to remove Hegseth as Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.…
Read full article βA wave of hospital mergers is changing healthcare in Minnesota. Why now?Β
As costs soar to treat patients, business-side shake-ups at Twin Cities hospitals buy some time but may bring unwelcome shifts in care. The post A…
Read full article βA sign on the front porch that says fentanyl
Plus: Appleton Detention Facility opens; A pair of ICE-related lawsuits; 100 Democratic women in the House; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post…
▶️ Watch →Emmer fends off challenge to GOP leadership job
WASHINGTON β Rep. Tom Emmer was returned to his GOP leadership job Tuesday, but this time as a member of the minority. Coming out of…
Read full article βOutstanding in their field: A lavishly funded ground operation helped the DFL conquer the Minnesota Legislature
Republican money went largely to ads, which may have failed to capture the individual qualities of their candidates. The post Outstanding in their field: A…
Read full article βA Pretti Good election in Minneapolis
As part of the Minneapolis Early Vote Team, I got a firsthand look at the power of participation at the polls. The post A Pretti…
Read full article βOsmo VΓ€nskΓ€βs encore finds him at home in Minneapolis
Working with the Minnesota Orchestraβs current music director, Thomas SΓΈndergΓ₯rd, VΓ€nskΓ€ will conduct at the Nordic Soundscapes Festival.Β The post Osmo VΓ€nskΓ€βs encore finds him…
▶️ Watch →How the midterms could unleash a new era for clean energy in these 3 states
Democrats achieved long-sought trifectas in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. They have big plans for climate action. The post How the midterms could unleash a new…
Read full article βHappy Ebro Ahmed Day
Plus: Meet the new trifecta, different than the old trifecta; Yarn store pulls Harry Potter kits; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post…
▶️ Watch →Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The swift action as soon as the House opened Monday, following the midterm elections, sets the stage for a dramatic vote. The post Rep. Thomas…
Read full article βMinnPostβs newsroom is hiring an engagement coordinator
Build trust and connection between MinnPost journalists, readers and the broader community as part of our independent, nonprofit newsroom. The post MinnPostβs newsroom is hiring…
Read full article βEmmer, seeking to gain favor and protect a GOP majority, raised millions for losing House candidates
The current majority whip is in a battle to keep his leadership job as shell-shocked House Republicans respond to their electoral losses. The post Emmer,…
Read full article βIβve got lead in my Minneapolis homeβs drinking water. Now what do I do?
I asked three experts how to interpret the results of my Minneapolis water lead test kit. The post Iβve got lead in my Minneapolis homeβs…
Read full article βHow Trump and Republicans lost Hispanic voters
The gains Republicans had made among Hispanic Americans were reversed by Trump's mass arrests and deportations. The post How Trump and Republicans lost Hispanic voters…
Read full article βHave you heard the one about the Pope and Bob Dylan
Plus: Pipeline near Pipestone gets approval; Ellison sues the Trump administration; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Have you heard the one…
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