Why this midterm matters for Minnesota
A midterm shift in the balance of power in Washington, D.C. could impact Minnesota in a number of ways. My job as the Washington D.C.…
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Scrutiny of Schutzβs stock holdings reveals the perils that data centers pose for candidates
The AG candidate's promise to divest of certain stocks is just one example of how pushback against the centers is influencing races in Minnesota. The…
▶️ Watch →D.C. Memo: High court wonβt hear Native American adoption case
A Minnesota couple had challenged laws that prioritize tribes in Native American adoptions. Plus: GOP lawmakers say Minnesota's voting system is rife with fraud, with…
Read full article βCloquet are you okay, are you okay Cloquet
Plus: Finding a replacement for HSS; And the Nobel goes to ...; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Cloquet are you okay,…
Read full article βCities built their safety nets on federal money. Now itβs leaving all at once.
Crime prevention, public health surveillance, and disaster preparedness programs across the country face a perfect storm as Washington cancels programs, COVID-era grants expire, and Medicaid…
Read full article βFor real online safety, protect teens at the app store level
The federal App Store Accountability Act offers a safe path forward for kids who see the internet as a vital support system. The post For…
Read full article βKlobuchar, Demuth show urgency to grow Minnesotaβs economy
Appearing before an economic group, the governor candidates embraced strategies to expand businesses and increase the workforce. The post Klobuchar, Demuth show urgency to grow…
Read full article βPaging Dr. Acula
Healthcare providers back from the dead. Plus: Charges filed in Reign shooting; Happy trails, Potluck Food Hall; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The…
▶️ Watch →Underdog Trina Swanson eyes Rep. Pete Stauberβs seat in a race thatβs coming into focusΒ
While Democrats running for the U.S. House have an advantage this year, Stauber has positioned himself well in the Iron Range district. The post Underdog…
Read full article βDid Lisa Demuth sign a letter in support of Kristi Noem and ICE during Operation Metro Surge?Β
Noem led the Department of Homeland Security during last winter's surge but was later fired by President Trump. The post Did Lisa Demuth sign a…
Read full article βPSEO opens doors, but too many Minnesota students are locked out
Countless Minnesota students can succeed with post-secondary opportunities. Many never learn how it can help them. The post PSEO opens doors, but too many Minnesota…
Read full article ββMedicare for Allβ message attracts voters buckling under medical bills
Voters hit by ballooning private health insurance costs are rallying behind midterm candidates calling for universal coverage. The post βMedicare for Allβ message attracts voters…
Read full article βThe news doesnβt stop. Neither does MinnPost
Fall. Itβs a busy time with lots of things changing. Here at MinnPost, we know that you, our readers, are turning to us to break…
Read full article βWhen you swore you parked right here
Plus: public defender wrongfully accused; AG files another anti-fraud suit; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post When you swore you parked right…
Read full article βTwenty years later, βThe New Minnesotansβ are still navigating a changing landscape
A generation ago, a writer set out to capture the cultural challenges of our stateβs newest residents. How do things look now? The post Twenty…
Read full article βCounterpoint: Transparency matters in data center development
A recent MinnPost Voices piece suggested a proposed Minnesota project met that standard. It did not. The post Counterpoint: Transparency matters in data center development…
Read full article βTwin Cities composers built a publishing business for a new era of digital music
Graphite Publishing keeps growing, thanks to a uniquely Minnesota community of new music creators.Β Β The post Twin Cities composers built a publishing business for a…
Read full article βIn Minneapolis, a fund to boost affordable housing faces a backslide
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund, established in 2003 to provide βgap fundingβ for development, is on its third straight year of decline. The post In…
Read full article βOne simple solution to St. Paulβs budget woes
Free or nearly-free parking is a nice-to-have in St. Paul, but when the city is in the hole, itβs time to rethink old policies. The…
Read full article βThe political ads at night are big and bright
Plus: St. Paul foundry shuts down; hey Siri, who should I vote for; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post The political ads…
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