In one year, 17,000 Minnesotans left the Affordable Care Act marketplace
That's a 13% decline from 2025 and appears to reflect people not being able to afford their monthly premium. The post In one year, 17,000…
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Tom Emmerβs assimilation story
An original editorial cartoon by Steve Sack, like this one on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer's recent comments on Somali immigrants, will publish on MinnPost each…
Read full article βChicagoβs Heatwave Is Ending β But Weekend Will Still Be Hot And Stormy
The coming change in weather will "take the edge off the worst conditions" β but Chicagoans should still be prepared for high temperatures, a meteorologist…
Read full article βDid You Know You Can Camp In The Cook County Forest Preserves?
Five campgrounds β all a short drive from the city β opened in 2015 but are still somewhat of a βhidden gem.β Campers have access…
Read full article βJacksonβs Ultra Lounge Promises βVIPβ Experiences When It Opens In South Loop Next Summer
Husband-and-wife team Kenneth and Christa Hill said they're looking to create a posh, mellow vibe with their lounge catering to customers 30 and older. It's…
Read full article β3 Men Charged After CBS2 Reporter, Photographer Attacked
Jon Twist, 37, is facing a hate crime charge in the Monday incident near the Adler Planetarium. Rafael Salinas, 29, and Wiliam Huerta, 41, were…
Read full article β21 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Navy Pier Fireworks, Pride South Side And More
Fourth of July parades, a Korean music festival, the Argyle night market, walking tours and dance parties are also on deck.
Read full article βPHOTOS: How Chicagoans Beat The Heat As Temperatures Soared This Week
Neighbors ducked under umbrellas, popped in their AC units and fanned themselves for relief from the sweltering heat that climbed to 108 degrees in the…
Read full article βThe billionaire backing Lisa Demuthβs run for governor
A Republican megadonor has pumped about $1.1 million into a PAC associated with Demuth's campaign. The post The billionaire backing Lisa Demuthβs run for governor…
Read full article βMinnesotaβs Congress members, staffs enjoy free travel on a bipartisan basis
Once considered a practice that could lead to corruption, accepting βgift travelβ from special interests is on an upswing. The post Minnesotaβs Congress members, staffs…
Read full article βWhat Minnesota taught a Buddhist-Catholic immigrant about America at 250
The promise that brought a young Buddhist-Catholic exchange student from Sri Lanka to Minnesota is the same one that inspired the Founders nearly 250 years…
Read full article βMinnPost is hiring a Development Director
MinnPost is hiring an Development Director, a senior leadership position that will lead fundraising and philanthropic revenue generation across the organization. The post MinnPost is…
Read full article βChicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling To Retire After Overseeing Historic Drop In Crime
"Though I am proud of what we have achieved, there is more to be done, and I am confident that we created a foundation for…
Read full article βCrime Is Down On The CTA As Ridership Increases, Agency Boss Says
Interim CTA chief Nora Leerhsen on Wednesday said things are going in the right direction at the transit agencyΒ β but alderpeople weren't allowed to ask…
Read full article βMinneapolisβ mayor, Council president and some comedians walk onto a stageβ¦
The police chief, housing policy and even the specter of socialism became fodder not for insults on Tuesday night, but for policy-fueled improv. The post…
Read full article βMan Killed, Another Wounded By 5 Gunmen Outside River North Hotel
Ald. Brendan Reilly called for more overnight policing Downtown after the "gang-on-gang targeted hit" early Wednesday in one of the city's busiest areas for tourists.
Read full article βMedicaid renewal bureaucracy is overwhelming Minnesota counties
The federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act made Medicaid administration more cumbersome by adding shorter reporting cycles, new verification requirements and potential financial penalties. The…
Read full article βEdgewater Neighborsβ Lawsuit Against City Over Broadway Rezoning Dismissed
A group of property and business owners sued the city in January, saying their rights were violated. An appeal is βlikely,β the groupβs president said.
Read full article βFor one of Minneapolisβ largest nonprofits, a theater kid has become the boss
In βa win for artists,β performer, director and community organizer Signe Harriday is taking the lead at Pillsbury United Communities. The post For one of…
Read full article βTaste Of Chicago Starts Wednesday. Hereβs A Sneak Peek Of What To Eat
The food fest returns to its mid-summer slot next week with more than 100 vendors serving everything from arroz con gandules to cheesecake-on-a-stick.
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