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Minnesota Asks Feds For $624M in Climate Projects
The state pitched three proposals to reduce climate pollution in Minnesota’s transportation, housing and food sectors.
Minneapolis Advertising Blitz Aims to Attract Police Officers After Mass Exodus (Video)
Mayor Jacob Frey and city of Minneapolis officials announced a new police recruitment campaign reaching a range of 300 miles after losing more than 300 officers since 2020.
Minnesota Woman Pleads Guilty to $250 Million Fraud Exploiting Child Nutrition Program
A Big Lake, Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to her role in the $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NFIB: Minnesota’s 9.8% Corporate Income Tax is Highest in Nation
The National Federation of Independent Business called on state lawmakers to create a tax system that reduces the burden on small business owners.
Minneapolis Police See 36% Drop in Sworn Officers After George Floyd’s Murder
The Minneapolis police department has seen a significant drop in sworn officers while funding remains nearly the same more than three years after the death of George Floyd and the start of the movement to shift resources away from police.
Tests: Minnesota Student Grades Down Since 2019
The Minnesota Department of Education released the 2023 statewide assessment results.
Minnesota’s Fatal Overdoses Jump 327% in 11 Years
And the number is likely to climb.
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.
Walz: Up to $1,300 Tax Rebates for Minnesotans Start This Week
Starting this week, Gov. Tim Walz says more than two million, one-time tax rebate payments up to $1,300 per family will be sent to Minnesotans through September.
Lawsuit: Minnesota Courts Delay Making Civil Lawsuits Public
A new 19-page lawsuit says Minnesota court administrators are delaying notice of civil lawsuit case proceedings to media and members of the public.