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Minneapolis’ 517 Sworn Police Officers Must Protect 425,000 People
Minneapolis' 517 police officers must protect 425,000 Minneapolis residents and some say that is not enough.
Lawsuit Challenges Minnesota Election Speech Code
A lawsuit challenges a new law allowing civil fines for certain speech within 60 days of an election.
Tests: Minnesota Student Grades Down Since 2019
The Minnesota Department of Education released the 2023 statewide assessment results.
Minneapolis City Council Passes Rule; Ride-Share Company ‘Determining’ Future
The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance that ride-share companies say will force them out of the city because of increased costs and regulations.
Minnesota’s Fatal Overdoses Jump 327% in 11 Years
And the number is likely to climb.
Uber: Minneapolis Drivers Get Minimum Wage, $5 Minimum After Frey Veto
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey struck a deal to boost Uber driver pay to the city minimum wage and guarantee at least $5 per ride.
14 States, Including Minnesota, Want Action on ‘Plastic Pollution Crisis’
Fourteen state attorneys general asked the Biden Administration to do more to "combat the plastic pollution crisis."
Minnesota Department Announces Roll-Out of Loans Laws
The Minnesota Department of Commerce is implementing laws that legislators passed this spring and Gov. Tim Walz signed in May.
Minnesota Spent $1,000 of Taxpayer Money on LGBTQ Reel
Minnesota’s tourism arm spent $1,000 to produce an Instagram reel celebrating gay pride month that featured partial nudity.
Minnesota to Receive $625 Million for Broadband Internet
Minnesota will receive about $652 million in federal funding to bolster residents’ access to broadband internet, U.S. senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Tuesday.