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Poultry testing labs awarded funding

by Benjamin Farniok
Published June 17, 2015

In the midst of the avian flu outbreak, new testing methods could help researchers detect the disease more accurately in rural Minnesota birds.   Last week, the state Legislature allocated more than...

Bartender Vanessa Smith sells a growler of beer to a customer at Town Hall Brewery on Monday. On June 5 the city council will vote on possible changes that would allow the sale of growlers on Sundays at breweries and taprooms, as well as changing the time for Sunday sales from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Liquor rules may loosen

by Benjamin Farniok
Published June 3, 2015

It may soon get easier for Minneapolitans to order Bloody Marys or jugs of beer to complement early Sunday breakfast.   A Minneapolis City Council committee unanimously passed two proposed...

Tuition freeze disbanded

by Benjamin Farniok
Published May 19, 2015

A higher education funding bill may increase tuition next year for University of Minnesota undergraduate students if Gov. Mark Dayton signs off on it. This legislative session, the University requested...

Suicide rate increases as help drops

by Sarah Lenz
Published May 6, 2015

Suicide rates in Minnesota have been rising in recent years, while the amount of state funding for suicide prevention has drastically declined.    Now, community organizations and legislators...

Vendor of The Moral Omnivore food truck, Lannea Logas, serves a customer at the Midtown Farmer's Market on Saturday morning. The market allows people to explore more healthy food options.

More farmers markets for Minneapolis

by Nick Wicker
Published May 4, 2015

People of all ages congested the intersection of East Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue for the grand opening of Midtown Farmers Market Saturdaymorning.    Visitors hand-picked fresh produce...

City plans more biker protections

by Benjamin Farniok
Published April 30, 2015

Cody Raasch was running an errand after work earlier this month when a car drove straight into him, throwing him from his bicycle.   An ambulance brought the University of Minnesota psychology graduate...

Matthew Rodreick and his son, Gabe, work out in space dedicated to Gabe's physical therapy behind his Minneapolis home on Tuesday. "It's kind of a weird coincidence, but it's normal to me now," Gabe said about his injury. Both Gabe and his father have been campaigning for the last five years and believes it is "time for us to win something."

Father fights for state support for paralysis research

by Sarah Lenz
Published April 29, 2015

Matthew Rodreick hasn’t cut or combed his hair in over six years.   After his son became paralyzed, Rodreick vowed not to maintain his hair until his son is out of his wheelchair. His long,...

Officials clash over plans for Granary Corridor

by Nick Wicker
Published April 29, 2015

After years of deliberation, planning for the possible bike and pedestrian path known as the Granary Corridor is inching closer to completion.   To make use of underdeveloped city space near railways...

At Capitol, rural areas a main focus

by Logan Wroge
Published April 29, 2015

State lawmakers are placing a heavy emphasis on helping residents outside of the Twin Cities this year, and higher education policies are no exception.   Since Republicans took control of the House...

City considers minimum wage increase

by Benjamin Farniok
Published April 28, 2015

The Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution earlier this month to create a group to research the possible effects of raising the city’s minimum wage. Though supporters say city officials are...

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