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Feds Give Minnesota $62 Million for Solar Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will give $62 million for solar projects in Minnesota that intend to lower energy costs for families.
Minnesota House OKs Consumer Protection, Social Media Bill
The Minnesota House passed a bill seeking consumer protections for Minnesotans and minors on social media.
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.
Walz Touts Taxpayer Funded School Lunches, Clean Energy Plan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted recent spending programs in his State of the State address.
Minnesota Governor Walz Pitches $226 Million Budget Supplemental
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $226 million supplemental budget funding rural emergency medical services, water quality, and child welfare.
Citing City Council Mandate, Lyft and Uber to Exit Minneapolis on May 1
Rideshare apps Uber and Lyft say they will leave Minneapolis on May 1 when a new rule will make them pay drivers more
Minnesota House Panel OKs Basic Income Program
A Minnesota House panel approved a bill that would implement a basic income program to provide at least $500 per month in direct cash payments.
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 House Clarifies Use of Force Allowed in Schools
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill to clarify use of force allowed for school resource officers with a 124-8 vote.
Minnesota Governor Announces $25M ‘Tourism and Talent’ Marketing Campaign
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a Star of the North campaign to attract visitors worldwide and recruit talent.