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August 15, 2021 6:35 AM

Minnesota's last stretch of unpaved state highway will get a little longer

Minnesota's last remaining stretch of gravel state highway is getting a little longer.

by Andrew Krueger

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August 14, 2021 5:51 PM

Minnesota GOP chair faces growing calls to step down

Republican Party of Minnesota Chair Jennifer Carnahan faced growing calls to resign over the weekend, in the wake of a major GOP donor and activist being indicted on sex trafficking charges.

by MPR News Staff

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August 14, 2021 4:02 PM

Minnesota woman arrested on sex trafficking allegations; linked to earlier indictment

A 19-year-old Minnesota woman has been arrested on allegations she was part of a conspiracy to commit sex trafficking — a case that's been linked to the federal indictment of a Minnesota Republican Party donor and activist earlier this week.

by MPR News Staff

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August 13, 2021 6:54 PM

Census data forces Minnesota lawmakers to grapple with remap

New census data has given legislators tasked with redrawing Minnesota’s political map a lot to think about, and they only have a few months to agree or to punt the high-stakes job to the courts.

by The Associated Press

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August 13, 2021 5:07 PM

Frey highlights public safety, housing in proposed budget

The Minneapolis mayor also warned that the city was projected to experience shortfalls in the coming years and urged residents to get vaccinated so businesses and events may resume more safely.

by Jon Collins

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August 13, 2021 12:45 PM

Minneapolis resident-driven rent control proposal falls short of council support for November ballot

A charter amendment that would have allowed Minneapolis residents to bring rent control policies directly to a general vote will not be on the November ballot, after the city council failed to overturn Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto Friday.

by Jon Collins

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August 12, 2021 7:17 PM

USDA announces $500 million grant initiative for rural health care expansion, support

One part of the grant program is designed to address costs hospitals and clinics incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as paying for telemedicine.

by Hannah Yang

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August 12, 2021 7:07 PM

Census: Major changes for state demographics, politics

New U.S. census data shows the bulk of Minnesota’s population growth over the past decade took place in the Twin Cities metro, paralleled by an increase of Minnesotans of color.

by David H. Montgomery

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August 12, 2021 5:16 PM

Infrastructure bill offers ‘once in a generation' investment in climate resilience

The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill is headed to the House, where progressive Democrats say it doesn't do enough to reduce emissions. But it does invest billions to help communities prepare for the effects of climate change.

by Paul Huttner

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August 12, 2021 7:37 AM

Plymouth police say vehicle matching description in Highway 169 shooting found

Police in Plymouth say they have found a vehicle that fits the description of an SUV believed to have been involved in a fatal road rage shooting.

by Tim Nelson

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