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The Minnesota Daily

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The Minnesota Daily

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The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

2023 Minnesota legislative session roundup

by Jack O'Connor
Published May 3, 2023
The Minnesota Daily provides an overview of what has happened and what will happen in the final stretch of the 2023 legislative session.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Changes to MPD spark hope in officials and doubt in activists

by Jack O'Connor
Published May 3, 2023
While activists praise changes to police procedures, they say police accountability is still severely lacking.
The stores owner hopes to provide an affordable coffee and dessert option for students.

New coffee shop opens in Dinkytown

by Jack O'Connor
Published May 2, 2023
$1.99 Americano specializes in coffee and waffles and sells Korean-style ice cream.
Minnesota joins 22 other states in legalizing recreational cannabis use when Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill on Tuesday.

Minn. Senate paves way for greener future by approving cannabis legalization bill

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 28, 2023
21-year-olds will be able to sell, grow and consume cannabis once the legislation is signed by Gov. Tim Walz.
The last day of Ramadan was Thursday. Abu Khadra Masjid Mosque is one of the mosques in Minneapolis.

Muslim students voice concerns over rising Islamophobia

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 24, 2023
Following anti-Muslim hate crimes and terror attacks, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the threats posed to Muslims during Ramadan.
The bill would allow teachers to retire at age 62 without their pensions being penalized.

Teachers fight for better pensions in Minn. Legislature

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 24, 2023
Teacher unions are advocating for a bill to lower the retirement age and reduce penalties for early retirement.
Walz said his administration ended an “era of gridlock” in Minnesota politics with the legislation passed this year.

Walz boasts accomplishments, blasts Republicans in state address

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 21, 2023
In Gov. Tim Walz’s first State of the State Address for his second term, he boasted new legislation promoting abortion and voting rights and advocated for stronger gun control. Walz also attacked national Republican policies on education and LGBTQ+ rights.
The ban would go into effect Aug. 1 if passed.

Minn. proposed flavor tobacco ban faces opposition

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 11, 2023
Menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes and more won’t be sold if a bill in the state Legislature is passed.
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Minnesota elections could see ranked-choice voting by 2026

by Jack O'Connor
Published April 5, 2023
If passed, a bill in the Minnesota Legislature would bring federal and state elections under the ranked-choice voting system.
Some of the unhoused individuals in the area said one of the most important things is acknowledging their existence.

‘These people help you here:’ Dinkytown unhoused

by Jack O’Connor
Published March 31, 2023
Dinkytown’s unhoused people detail their daily interactions with University of Minnesota students.

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