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Walz proposes adding $30 million to depleted state natural disaster account

Walz proposes adding $30 million to depleted state natural disaster account

Walz said his supplemental budget proposal next month will include a $30 million request for the Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. He said he wants money added soon to make sure the state is prepared for spring flooding.
by Tim Pugmire

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After hellish ice fishing season, Minnesota resorts say they need help

After hellish ice fishing season, Minnesota resorts say they need help

Heavy snow and thin ice nearly shut down this year’s ice fishing season across much of northern Minnesota. Now, resort owners are hoping for state loans to recover from what they’re calling a natural disaster. Lake Winnibigoshish seemed to get the worst of it.
by John Enger

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Minnesota photographer captures hockey rinks, the calm before the game

Minnesota photographer captures hockey rinks, the calm before the game

The pictures are just of the arena, without any skaters or crowds. “I wanted to show off the character of these places without people being distracted by people in the stands or what's going on in the game,” said Matthew Jasper. His new book, “Home Ice,” features 72 of the couple hundred ice rinks in Minnesota.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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House Republicans want cities to crack down on crime

House Republicans want cities to crack down on crime

Republican state lawmakers from rural and suburban House districts are proposing ways to keep Minneapolis and St. Paul safer from crime. But DFL leaders in the cities say the GOP approach is wrong.
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What to watch at the Legislature this week: Paid family leave, guns, education

What to watch at the Legislature this week: Paid family leave, guns, education

Lawmakers are set to hear several bills that received hearings during last year’s session. Because the Legislature passed a two-year budget last year, they have more time this year to look at policy issues.
by Brian Bakst

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