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From local organizations to students, Minnesotans weigh in on what is bringsing them to the polls.

Abortion, gun control and more will decide how Minnesotans vote

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 4, 2024

With the upcoming Nov. 5 general election, how Minnesotans land on issues like gun violence, the war in Gaza, abortion and civil rights will make or break campaigns.Current Vice President Kamala Harris...

The rule has been in effect since 1983.

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule goes into effect

by Katrina Bailey
Published October 30, 2024

Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule, which prevents utility companies from shutting off customers’ natural gas and electricity, went into effect in October and goes until April 30.Under the rule, a payment...

More states looking to abolish the Electoral College

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 27, 2024

With the presidential election ahead, the Electoral College will make or break who takes the presidency, but many are unhappy with that system.More states are signing up for the National Popular Vote...

Wolters said her priorities are public safety, more opportunities for business and balanced state spending. Photos courtesy of Abigail Wolters and Mohamud Noor. Graphic by Alex DeYoe

Republican candidate emerges for District 60B

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published October 23, 2024

Republican candidate Abigail Wolters for Minnesota House District 60B has emerged as the conservative challenger for incumbent House Rep. Mohamud Noor.The heavily Democratic-leaning House seat in the...

Supporters argue the change would increase voter turnout and save the city money.

Odd or even years? St. Paul voters will decide when to vote

by Ainsley Brown
Published October 2, 2024

The St. Paul charter currently mandates that city elections occur on odd years, but a question on the November ballot might change that.St. Paul voters will decide if city elections should move from...

Sibley Park is named after General Sibley, who was a leader in the U.S.-Dakota War.

Efforts to rename Sibley Park continue

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 25, 2024

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board is hosting discussions with local Indigenous communities about renaming Sibley Field Park. The Board began renaming efforts for Sibley Field Park in 2021,...

$900 million has been allocated to outdoor conservation since it was first voted for in 1988.

Legislators and activists campaign to continue using lottery funds for outdoor conservation

by Grace Aigner
Published September 19, 2024

State legislators and conservation activists are campaigning for a ballot question to keep using Minnesota lottery money to fund outdoor conservation ahead of the Nov. 5 election.This is not the first...

Minnesota’s biomonitoring program, now called Healthy Kids Minnesota, began in 2018 by screening urine samples of children ages 3 to 6 for harmful chemicals.

Minnesota receives $5 million CDC grant to expand biomonitoring program

by Grace Aigner
Published September 19, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Health received part of a $5 million Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant to expand its biomonitoring program in September. The grant gives Minnesota...

City Council approved over $400,000 Cedar-Riverside community to continue the Ambassador Program.

Minneapolis City approves over $400,000 for Cedar-Riverside safety outreach program

by Maya Bell
Published September 18, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council again approved over $400,000 for the Cedar-Riverside Community Council’s safety outreach program for 2024.The Cedar-Riverside Community Council’s outreach program is...

The  76-year-old 3M factory in Cottage Grove is being directed by Minnesota to limit the amount of PFAS it sends into the Mississippi River.

Minnesota wants to limit chemicals 3M releases into Mississippi River

by Ainsley Brown
Published September 18, 2024

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is proposing a wastewater permit limiting the amount of hazardous chemicals allowed to be dumped into the Mississippi River from 3M’s Cottage Grove plant. The...

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