Does Minnesota have counties that are maternity care deserts?
About 64,000 women in Minnesota between the ages of 15 and 44 live in regions with no obstetric clinicians or birthing facilities. The post Does…
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Documenters report: Minneapolis Planning Commission OKs two shelters; new fence rules
The commission approved a proposal from City Council members to update the zoning code to allow six-foot fences if the top two feet have some…
Read full article βDocumenters are making an impact
Bringing essential information to Minnesotans is what we strive to do at MinnPost, and Twin Cities Documenters are helping do that. The post Documenters are…
Read full article βAmericans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
GOP candidate Lisa Demuth would be the first woman β and first woman of color β to be elected governor of Minnesota. The post Americans…
Read full article βJudge tosses Minnesota lawsuit that sought to eliminate standards board for nursing home workers
The ruling paves the way for the state to enforce a recently approved $19 minimum wage for all nursing home workers. The post Judge tosses…
Read full article βTrumpβs Machiavellian instincts are on full display
The president's behavior is disturbingly relevant 500 years after Machiavelli because it reflects how to maintain power without caring about morality. The post Trumpβs Machiavellian…
Read full article βBig Booker boost for small Minnesota publisher
βHelen of Nowhere,β published by Coffee House Press, is longlisted for one of the most prestigious prizes in literature. It joins βThe Disappearers,β by Minnesota…
Read full article βFrey revives βFreyplexesβ in quest for more affordable housing in Minneapolis
After being axed from Minneapolis 2040, fourplexes could become an option for 2050. But can they make much of a difference? The post Frey revives…
Read full article βMinnesota sues Texas governor over delay in extradition of ICE agent accused in shooting
Plus: Twin Cities home prices are going up; Anoka County prosecutor charged in sex trafficking ring; Ely outfitter closes after wildfires. The post Minnesota sues…
Read full article βCommencement Is the Proof: The Human Connections Behind WGUβs Graduates
By Dr. Terrance Hopson and Malika Clinkscales This month, graduates from across the Midwest will gather in Minneapolis to celebrate a milestone years in the…
Read full article βWalz order halts state action on mine near Boundary Waters, but federal process stays on track
The governorβs order places the onus on the next governor and Legislature to continue or scrap the stateβs side of permitting for Twin Metals. The…
Read full article βData shows Minnesota has paid a steep price for Trumpβs tariffs
President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariff strategy in July. The Midwest, with six states accounting for one-fifth of our nationβs total agricultural and…
Read full article βProject Veritas founder dresses in βtraditional Muslim attireβ in video attacking Minnesota election law
Secretary of State Steve Simon blasted the video, suggesting that James OβKeefe, the right-wing activist behind it, may have overstepped legal boundaries.Β The post Project…
▶️ Watch →How wildfire smoke is disrupting Minnesota high school sports
Plus: Hermantown public officials apologize over leaked audio disparaging data center opponents; hempcrete makes a difference in southwestern Minnesota community; and a Wisconsin waterski destination…
Read full article βData centers: Where projects go, local candidates follow
Six Minnesota cities that have been linked to proposed data centers saw upticks in city council filings this year. The post Data centers: Where projects…
▶️ Watch →Double your impact for Twin Cities Documenters
Earlier this year, MinnPost launched our Twin Cities Documenters program. Help us sustain this work with a donation. The post Double your impact for Twin…
Read full article βCounterpoint: This isnβt the time to dismiss the damage done by fraud in Minnesota
To address fraud at all levels of government, Minnesotans desire and deserve meaningful reforms to state and local audit arrangements. The post Counterpoint: This isnβt…
Read full article βDFL, GOP condemn vandalism on Blaine City Council memberβs car
Plus: library budget cuts in St. Paul; vacation rental regulations in Duluth; Dinkytown church stands behind court order against federal agents in churches. The post…
Read full article βMinnesota Republicans want trans girls out of girls sports, but complaints are hard to find
Examples aside, gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth and other politicians say itβs about protecting girlsβ rights. The post Minnesota Republicans want trans girls out of girls…
Read full article βWith funding set to dry up, Minneapolis faces tough choices on lead pipe removal
The city is prioritizing historically disenfranchised neighborhoods, daycare and childcare facilities, and streets due for utility work.Β The post With funding set to dry up,…
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