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Minneapolis Expands Anti-discrimination Ordinance
JD Supra - California
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June 13, 2025
The City of Minneapolis will soon be one of the few jurisdictions in the country that prohibit discrimination based on height, weight, and criminal history. On May 5, 2025, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey approved amendments to the city’s civil...
Minnesota Democrats push back against planned VA healthcare cuts
FOX 9 - Minnesota
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A veterans town hall organized by the Minnesota DFL and the Democratic National Committee Friday carried the message that celebrating the military rings hollow if you’re ignoring the veterans who served. BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A veterans...
Ikes fundraiser to support Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
Austin Daily Herald - Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
Published 6:05 pm Friday, June 13, 2025 The Izaak Walton League will be holding another Steak Cookout Fundraiser this coming week, this time for the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition to promote soil health practices,...
California votes yes to freeze health care access for some immigrants
Straight Arrow News
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June 14, 2025
On Friday, June 13, California state lawmakers approved a budget proposal that would freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status. It’s part of the state and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to close a $12...
DFL stood up for middle class and working Minnesotans
Insight News - Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
Late last Monday night we concluded our one-day special session to pass the rest of our state budget and wrap up our work for the year. The final bills we passed reflected our closely divided government in that they were true compromises; there’s...
Minnesota exports declined 6% to $6.3Billion in first quarter
Business North - Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
Minnesota exports of goods declined to $6.3 billion in the first quarter 2025, slipping 6% compared to the first quarter of 2024, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Overall U.S....
River protection shortcomings, efforts outlined at Minnesota River Congress
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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MANKATO — While votes on whether to continue water-storage solutions at the Minnesota River Congress are not tallied, the annual meeting made clear that passion to act quickly to protect and improve the river is on many minds. The congress, which...
Sen. Gene Dornink: Government wins, Minnesotans pay the price
Austin Daily Herald - Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
Published 6:00 pm Friday, June 13, 2025 Friends and neighbors, With the conclusion of the special session, Minnesotans now have a clearer picture of where our state is headed. After weeks of closed-door negotiations, the Legislature adjourned...
Minnesota Among States That Spend Least On Fast Food
ESPN 104.1 FM and 1170AM - Iowa
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June 13, 2025
We are all guilty of going to the drive-thru, especially after a long day when you don't feel like cooking. I love getting french fries and a crisp drink from the drive-thru! It's no secret that our habits and lifestyle has changed quite a bit...
Ellison praises bonding bill, which includes money for mental health services
KFGO - North Dakota
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June 13, 2025
Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) ST. PAUL, Minn. – Attorney General Keith Ellison is praising part of the state’s recently passed bonding bill that puts more financial resources into expanding treatment capacity in the state. The $55...
California lawmakers OK proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants
CBS 13 Sacramento - California
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California lawmakers on Friday approved a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit. Their plan is a scaled-back version of a proposal...
University of Minnesota Board of Regents reviews balanced operating budget proposal
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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The Board of Regents reviewed the University’s proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget on June 12. The Board will act on the proposal at a special meeting on June 18. As a major economic engine reaching every corner of Minnesota, the University...
Minnesota DNR Holding Third Free Park Day Saturday
Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Minnesota's next Free Park Day is Saturday. It's a day when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources waives the parking permit fee across all 73 state parks and recreation areas. There is a Free Park Day for all four...
Joe Mauer Exclusive: MLB Hall of Famer Talks Mental Toughness, Minnesota Twins
Casino Beats
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June 13, 2025
Written by D.J. Siddiqi D.J. Siddiqi DJ Siddiqi is a sports reporter who focuses on football, basketball, baseball and pro wrestling. He has covered some of the biggest sporting events, including the NBA Finals and Wrestlemania and often...
Is Minnesota a ‘sanctuary state’? Clarifying law vs. language from immigration hearing in Congress
MinnPost - Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
D.C. Memo | A recap of a week’s worth of Washington political news, journalism, and opinion, delivered with an eye toward what matters for Minnesota. President Trump came into office promising to conduct “the largest deportation program of...
House Committee Advances Aviation Mental Health Bill
Flying Magazine
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June 13, 2025
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Wednesday advanced a bill aimed at addressing mental health challenges in the aviation community. The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 would require the FAA to revise its...
Fargo woman facing drug charges in crash that sent 3 to hospital
InForum - North Dakota
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June 13, 2025
HUNTER, N.D. — A 41-year-old Fargo woman was charged with criminal vehicular injury and two drug crimes after a crash injured three people, including herself, in rural Cass County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the woman was...
California Legislature OKs proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants
San Mateo Daily Journal
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June 13, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Friday approved a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit. Their plan is a scaled-back...
Minnesota’s Trade Landscape Shifts With Mixed Export Results
Power 96 - Minnesota
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June 13, 2025
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Minnesota exports declined six percent in the first quarter of this year. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says while overall U.S. exports grew three percent during the period, Minnesota was...
California lawmakers to back proposal to freeze health care access for some migrants
New York Post
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June 13, 2025
California lawmakers will vote Friday on a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit. Their plan is a scaled-back version of a proposal...