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Minnesota lawmakers back K-12 ed spending plan amid worries over future cuts
The deal raises per-pupil funding in line with inflation but slashes special education transportation spending and teacher pipeline programs. It also gives schools flexibility around the state tradition of starting the academic year after Labor Day.
Massive Duluth hilltop housing project in doubt after developer fails to meet deadlines
A planned $500 million housing development perched on the hilltop overlooking Duluth broke ground in December— but now its future is in doubt after the city says the developer has breached its contract.
Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that Congress approved earlier this year. His request also includes cuts to foreign aid.
Minnesota Frost's Pannek and Zumwinkle up for grabs for PWHL league draft
The Minnesota Frost announced Tuesday which players it will protect in an upcoming expansion draft that will change the look of the Professional Women's Hockey League teams. Among the other high-profile players left unprotected in a list released by the league were Minnesota’s Kelly Pannek and Grace Zumwinkle.
Federal law enforcement presence draws protests in south Minneapolis
A large federal law enforcement presence drew protests in south Minneapolis on Tuesday. Officials from the FBI, ATF and Department of Homeland Security gathered at the corner of Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue.
The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a fatal shooting that happened Monday night as law enforcement officers tried to arrest a man in central Minnesota. It was not clear Tuesday morning who fired the fatal shot.