Can βcorn sweatβ worsen heat waves?
Corn crops can add thousands of gallons of water vapor daily per acre to the air. The post Can βcorn sweatβ worsen heat waves? appeared…
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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…
Read full article βTom 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 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 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 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 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 βMinnesotans respond to Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes
Minnesota immigrants breathe a sigh of relief as the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the concept of birthright citizenship. The post Minnesotans respond to Supreme Court…
Read full article βWhen ICE came for her husband, Linda Yang negotiated one more day with him. But their luck wouldnβt last.
Linda Yang became a single mom overnight to five sons, ages 3 to 17, when her husband was deported to Laos in May. The family…
Read full article βHow Minnesota aims to become a global hub for sustainable aviation fuel
A new jet biofuel blending facility serving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport aims to reduce the climate impact of flying. The post How Minnesota aims to…
Read full article βWhat World Cup visitors see that weβve forgotten
I bet my whole life on this country. This summer, a stadium full of strangers reminded me why that was never naive. The post What…
Read full article βFederal judge David Doty, whose 1992 ruling paved the way for modern NFL free agency, has died at 96
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Doty presided over thousands of cases, including several landmark NFL labor disputes. The post Federal judge David Doty, whose 1992…
Read full article ββLand of Neighborsβ launches to connect Minnesotans across political divides
Listening sessions will be held across the state with the intent to βseed something that can live on.βΒ The post βLand of Neighborsβ launches to…
Read full article βHennepin County wants more development near public transit, and theyβre helping pay for it
From arts centers to environmentally friendly housing, the county has handed out millions of dollars to encourage building near trains and buses. The post Hennepin…
Read full article βWhy the Trump administrationβs curveball on βmedical frailtyβ matters for Medicaid in Minnesota
Exemptions to Medicaid work requirements will be harder to secure, even for cancer patients, under newly proposed definitions. The post Why the Trump administrationβs curveball…
Read full article βFeds sue Minnesota over SNAP data
The federal government is suing Minnesota and three other states for failing to hand over requested data about people who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Read full article βDocumenters report: Glendale Townhomes slated for major redevelopment
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority has recently shared more details about a $200 million plan to completely renovate the townhomes. The post Documenters report: Glendale…
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