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Former federal prosecutor Joe Thompson and the unsatisfying reckoning with social services fraud
Months after the resignations of federal prosecutors, fraud is on the tip of every Minnesota politician’s tongue. But was the fraud worse than the Trump administration’s reaction to it? The post Forme...
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Minneapolis weighs new data center regulations, angering many residents
Proposed rules would limit data centers’ size, noise and location within the city, setting up a fight with residents demanding an all-out ban. The post Minneapolis weighs new data center regulations, ...
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Justin Levitt: Here’s why I expect a normal election this November instead of chaos
Voting officials’ preparations mean they are doing their jobs when it comes to securing elections. The post Justin Levitt: Here’s why I expect a normal election this November instead of chaos appeared...
6 hours ago
Public schools safe, but not out of the woods
Plus: Reassessing the Office of Community Safety; UHG not beating the allegations; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Public schools safe, but not out of the woods appeared first on Min...
13 hours ago
Gas up with Trump
Steve Sack's cartoons, like this one on President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, appear on MinnPost each Thursday. The post Gas up with Trump appeared first on MinnPost....
13 hours ago
Money talks (and mocks) in St. Cloud legislative races inundated by outside money
State Sen. Aric Putnam is among a trio of Senate DFLers fighting off strong challenges in Greater Minnesota. The post Money talks (and mocks) in St. Cloud legislative races inundated by outside mon...
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‘Tough medicine’: Minnesota State approves plan to use community college funds to help struggling universities
Minnesota State trustees approved transferring up to $25 million a year from community colleges to struggling universities. The post ‘Tough medicine’: Minnesota State approves plan to use community co...
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Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high
A federal program promises to pay for farmland preservation. Few landowners are taking advantage. The post Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high appear...
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Hennepin County Attorney candidates go head-to-head (and laugh-for-laugh)
Amid a hotly contested race between Cedrick Frazier and Anders Folk, the Theater of Public Policy managed to provide a bit of both. The post Hennepin County Attorney candidates go head-to-head (and la...
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Counterpoint: Those causing climate change should help cover its costs
Minnesota lawmakers shouldn't back away from climate superfund law because of a court decision in New York. The post Counterpoint: Those causing climate change should help cover its costs appeared fir...
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Keep MinnPost Free: Support Independent Journalism
MinnPost has always been paywall-free, and we want to keep it that way. But keeping this crucial work free can't happen without your support. The post Keep MinnPost Free: Support Independent Journalis...
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We’re not gonna ban 80 books like it’s something to do
Your daily Minnesota news roundup starts … NOW. In 2024, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that prohibited schools and libraries from banning books. This year, North Woods […] The post We’re not go...
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Respect the hustle
In a season of new faces like LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves will go nowhere without veteran Rudy Gobert. The post Respect the hustle appeared first on MinnPost....
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Drivers frustrated by carshare closure face officials digging for solutions
Barring last-minute action, the Twin Cities’ popular HourCar and Evie services will shut down on Oct. 15. About 4,000 users will be impacted. The post Drivers frustrated by carshare closure face offic...
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As a Somali-Minnesotan, I see how we can interrupt violence without allowing it to define a whole community
We’ve become collateral damage in a political fight that isolates us from the broader community and leaves us afraid of where this storm takes us. The post As a Somali-Minnesotan, I see how we can int...
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When the moment demands a polemic
On Twin Cities stages, works by Marcie R. Rendon, Moriah Evans and Ananya Dance Theatre confront the violence in our world and what brought us here. The post When the moment demands a polemic appeared...
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The Voting Rights Act has taken two devastating blows. What comes next?
Kristen Clarke, the NAACP’s top lawyer, says the country needs to have an "honest conversation" about how to protect the rights of Black voters amid the weakening of the Voting Rights Act. The post Th...
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Farewell, Hot Girl Summer. Hello, Mr. Autumn Man.
Plus: Tafoya vs. Flanagan at MPR News this Friday; pumpkin spice weather; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Farewell, Hot Girl Summer. Hello, Mr. Autumn Man. appeared first on MinnPost...
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Minnesota State weighing plan to transfer money from two-year colleges to shore up struggling universities
Officials call it a 'stopgap' measure that should help as they address a $31.5 million systemwide deficit. An internal report warned 10 years ago that Minnesota State could face multimillion dollar bu...
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Federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home raises plenty of questions
The purpose and timing of the search are under scrutiny in light of President Trump's history of trying to discredit – and even deport – Omar, a progressive critic. The post Federal raid on Rep. Ilhan...
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HourCar’s closure in the Twin Cities would be everyone’s loss
Losing Minneapolis and St. Paul’s innovative carsharing program for want of $625,000 is another Trump-fueled climate tragedy. The post HourCar’s closure in the Twin Cities would be everyone’s loss ap...
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We’ve tracked $80M of spending on almost 170 AI‑generated political ads this year — it’s weird
The 2026 U.S. midterm campaigns are the first in which AI-generated political ads are regularly appearing on people’s televisions and social media feeds. The post We’ve tracked $80M of spending on alm...
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These unsung shellfish help protect the drinking water for half a million Minnesotans
A unique human-mollusk partnership at the Minneapolis Public Works water treatment plant provides early alerts on pollution. The post These unsung shellfish help protect the drinking water for half a...
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Don’t make me get the Advanced Prototype EXploration unit
Your daily Minnesota news roundup starts … NOW. This isn’t the first story to dig into it and it surely won’t be the last as we approach Nov. 3, but […] The post Don’t make me get the Advanced......
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Secretary of State Steve Simon: Minnesota will be ready with ‘war room mentality’ on Election Day
In an interview at Saturday's MinnPost Festival, the state's top election official described preparations for responding to Election Day threats or misinformation. The post Secretary of State Steve Si...
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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. Correspondent for MinnPost is to […] The post Why this midterm mat...
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Scrutiny of Schutz’s 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 post Scrutiny of Schutz’s stock holdings reveals t...
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D.C. Memo: High court won’t 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 little evidence; campaign coverag...
6 days ago
Cloquet 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, are you okay Cloquet appeared first on MinnPost....
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Cities built their safety nets on federal money. Now it’s 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 cuts loom...
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For 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 real online safety, protect teens at the app store level appea...
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Klobuchar, Demuth Show Urgency to Grow Minnesota’s 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 Minnesota’s Economy app...
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Underdog Trina Swanson eyes Rep. Pete Stauber’s seat in a race that’s coming into focus
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 Trina Swanson eyes Rep. Pete Stauber’s seat in...
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Paging 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 post Paging Dr. Acula appeared first on Mi...
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Did Lisa Demuth sign a letter in support of Kristi Noem and ICE during Operation Metro Surge?
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 letter in support of Kristi Noem and ICE during Operatio...
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PSEO 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 students are locked out appeared fi...
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‘Medicare for All’ 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 ‘Medicare for All’ message attracts voters buckling under medica...
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The news doesn’t stop. Neither does MinnPost
Fall. It’s a busy time with lots of things changing. Here at MinnPost, we know that you, our readers, are turning to us to break through the noise of election […] The post The news doesn’t stop. Neith...
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When 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 here appeared first on MinnPost....
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Twenty years later, ‘The New Minnesotans’ are still navigating a changing landscape
A generation ago, a writer set out to capture the cultural challenges of our state’s newest residents. How do things look now? The post Twenty years later, ‘The New Minnesotans’ are still navigating a...
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Counterpoint: 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 appeared first on MinnPost....
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Twin 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. The post Twin Cities composers built a publishing business for a new era of digital music appeared ...
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Trump drops longtime aversion to mail-in voting with GOP trailing in polls
The about-face by the president is familiar. Trump encouraged his voters to cast their ballots by mail in 2024 and has repeatedly voted by mail himself, despite a long record of attacking the practice...
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The 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 at night are big and bright appeared first on MinnPost....
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In Minneapolis, a fund to boost affordable housing faces a backslide
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund, established in 2003 to provide ‘gap funding’ for development, is on its third straight year of decline. The post In Minneapolis, a fund to boost affordable housing f...
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One simple solution to St. Paul’s budget woes
Free or nearly-free parking is a nice-to-have in St. Paul, but when the city is in the hole, it’s time to rethink old policies. The post One simple solution to St. Paul’s budget woes appeared first on...
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A Minnesota rape case that echoes Cornell scandal led to the closing of a legal ‘loophole’
An outcry over the case prompted the Legislature to close an exclusion in state law that made a distinction as to whether a victim was ‘voluntarily’ or ‘involuntarily’ intoxicated. The post A Minnesot...
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As the world moves forward, U.S. retreats on climate change
There's greater than 90% confidence that the 2026-27 El Niño will become the strongest recorded weather event since 1950. The post As the world moves forward, U.S. retreats on climate change appeared ...
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The undersized Minnesota Lynx struggled against taller, more physical teams. Finding solutions this offseason won’t be easy.
After a stunningly fast first-round playoff loss, it’s clear the Lynx need size and depth to better compete next season. The post The undersized Minnesota Lynx struggled against taller, more physical ...
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In an age of climate disaster, more states offer students a way to show they are ‘climate literate’
An advisory board with representatives from middle and high schools in Minnesota recommended adopting the seal of climate literacy. The post In an age of climate disaster, more states offer students a...
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