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In St. Paul, a re-opened ‘crisis nursery’ helps parents survive their toughest moments
Amid a statewide shortage of childcare options, STAR House is one of several centers that care for kids at no cost during emergencies. The post In St. Paul, a re-opened ‘crisis nursery’ helps parents ...
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House candidates hope to restore DFL foothold in northeastern Minnesota in key races
Republicans will need to fend off motivated challengers in sprawling districts covering Ely and Hermantown The post House candidates hope to restore DFL foothold in northeastern Minnesota in key races...
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Emergency management now depends on expecting the unexpected
Based on the events of the past five years in Minnesota and nationwide, emergency managers must think about the unthinkable and be ready for it. The post Emergency management now depends on expecting ...
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‘Fighting for his damn life’ and other campaign trail moments from Farmfest
Candidates hoping to represent farm country in the U.S. House tried to stand out in forums centered on agriculture. The post ‘Fighting for his damn life’ and other campaign trail moments from Farmfest...
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Face of the farm: How women are changing the field
2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Here’s what that looks like in rural Minnesota for berry farmer Kris Huebsch. The post Face of the farm: How women are changing the field appeared f...
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Jalapeños linked to salmonella outbreak
Plus: Minnesota GOP questions Lindell's residency; USMNT returns to Allianz Field; African festivals this weekend. The post Jalapeños linked to salmonella outbreak appeared first on MinnPost....
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How a rural northeast Minnesota district could shape control of the state Senate
State Sen. Grant Hauschild and his Republican opponent, Andrea Zupancich, fear natural disasters and a declining tourism industry. The post How a rural northeast Minnesota district could shape control...
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Trump administration is withholding more than $1B in Medicaid funds from California and Minnesota
In the latest example of weaponizing real and imagined fraud, the administration takes aim at beneficiaries in blue states. The post Trump administration is withholding more than $1B in Medicaid funds...
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46 Democrats voted for the Laken Riley Act. For some, it’s a liability.
The immigration law named after a murdered Georgia college student boosted the administration’s immigration powers. Eighteen months later, some Democrats are answering for it. The post 46 Democrats vo...
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It’s official: Minnesota will have a new ICE detention center
A long-shuttered prison in Appleton will hold up to 1,600 immigrant detainees, beginning this fall. The post It’s official: Minnesota will have a new ICE detention center appeared first on MinnPost....
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It’s one pillow, Michael, how much could it cost?
Plus: Flock cameras getting vandalized; follow-ups on Metro Surge fallout; construction season in Rochester; 6,000 pounds of embargoed candy. The post It’s one pillow, Michael, how much could it cost?...
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Needle exchange programs at risk of closure as state funding dries up
Advocates point to shifts in addiction treatment philosophy at the federal level and worry the cuts are a sign of things to come. The post Needle exchange programs at risk of closure as state funding...
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U.S. Senate throws Minnesota’s hemp-based THC drinks and gummies industry a lifeline
A one-month reprieve, which could be extended, buys the hemp-derived THC industry more time to avoid a federal ban on their increasingly popular products. The post U.S. Senate throws Minnesota’s hemp-...
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Democrat Jake Johnson, a teacher, tries to solve the difficult math in a red district
Another teacher, Tim Walz, was the last Democrat to flip the rural southern Minnesota district that’s now held by Republican Brad Finstad. The post Democrat Jake Johnson, a teacher, tries to solve the...
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Walking away from education technology isn’t the answer to the latest backlash
I build ed tech. We need higher standards, better tools and a philosophy that keeps teachers at the center. The post Walking away from education technology isn’t the answer to the latest backlash appe...
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Your movie theater might be cool, but are their projectors named Glen and Shelly?
Plus: The Pig's Eye encampment is scheduled to be cleared Wednesday; Trump blames the MN cyberattacks on MN; Lynx defeat Fever 108-100; and more. The post Your movie theater might be cool, but are the...
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‘Let down by legislators’: Thousands of Minnesota college students face reduced financial aid due to legislative inaction
It’s the fourth fiscal year the State Grant Program has faced a shortfall. Students and education access advocates say lawmakers must find a solution to fully fund the state's largest financial aid pr...
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