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Metro Transit police chief promises safety improvements

Metro Transit officials are promising to tackle crime and other safety problems on the Twin Cities’ public transit system.
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New law seeks to stem rising costs of disability claims while also providing PTSD treatment

A bill signed into law this session will address a flood of duty disability claims from law enforcement officers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.

HyLife Windom plant to close Friday: 1,000 workers will lose jobs

The HyLife pork processing plant in Windom will close on Friday, June 2 and all employees will be laid off. 
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ChangeMakers: Showcasing transgender and nonbinary Minnesotans for Pride month

Every week in June, MPR News is featuring transgender and nonbinary Minnesotans who are making an impact. These are our “ChangeMakers.”
A customer walks by a "Now Hiring" sign posted in front of a store in Novato, Calif., on April 7, 2023. The labor market remains red hot. That's great for workers, but it's bound to reinforce concerns about high inflation.

The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May. It's a stunningly strong number

Employers added a whopping 339,000 jobs in May, far above expectations, according to a report from the Labor Department on Friday.
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Law restoring voting rights to thousands kicks in as sign-ups start

A law change makes people no longer incarcerated immediately eligible to vote in Minnesota rather than having rights held back until parole or probation are completed.
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Minnesota on course to deliver tax rebates this fall

Tax rebates are due to arrive in early fall. If you’re expecting one, here are some things to know.
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With winning word 'psammophile,' 14-year-old from Florida wins National Spelling Bee

Dev Shah won by correctly spelling "psammophile," a noun that is used to describe animals and plants that prefer to live in sandy soil environments
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Celebrate pride month in Minnesota with these LGBTQ+ events

Minnesota has lots of events to offer for Pride month. Here is a sampling of activities around the state.
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Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden's desk with days to spare

As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.
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Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building

A man pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February, according to court records.
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State regulators approve 9 percent electric rate increase for Xcel Energy

Xcel has said it needs the increase to cover the costs of replacing an aging electrical system as it transitions to more renewable energy. But it comes at a time when many Minnesotans are struggling to pay their rising utility costs.
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Former lawmaker Roger Moe honored by University of Minnesota Crookston

The University of Minnesota Crookston is honoring former Minnesota State Senator Roger Moe for his support of education.
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Cambridge-Isanti athletes can now compete after coach's error

An error by the team’s coach accidentally left all the female shot put athletes from Cambridge-Isanti High School off the roster for Friday’s competition. The Minnesota State High School League reversed their decision and now says they can compete.
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From ethnic studies to healthcare, Minnesota lawmakers of color played pivotal roles in advancing policy

The session featured the most diverse Legislature in state history, with 35 lawmakers of color.
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Rainbow Scandinavia: Duluth artist Kirsten Aune puts a kaleidoscopic spin on textile folk art 

Kirsten Aune, a textile artist in Duluth, showcases her vibrant Scandinavian-inspired works in her colorful showroom, combining stenciling and silkscreen-printing techniques and preparing for an upcoming group show
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Corrections dept. to move trans woman to Shakopee prison next week

For the first time, the Minnesota Department of Corrections will transfer a trans person to a facility that aligns with their gender identity. The move is a result of a settlement between the DOC and an incarcerated woman at a Moose Lake facility.
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Road fixes, wastewater upgrades and more: Walz signs $2.6 billion capital investment bills

For the first time since 2020, state lawmakers approved a funding bill that will pay for dozens of road and bridge, wastewater treatment and building repair projects around the state.
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Independent bookstores on the rise in Minnesota, each with a story of their own

For every independent bookstore that has closed since 2020, more than three new ones have opened, according to the American Booksellers Association.
Clifford Walters, a Hawaii man, pleaded guilty to disturbing wildlife after he tried to help a stranded bison calf reunite with its herd.

Tourist pleads guilty for handling a Yellowstone bison calf, leading to its death

The Hawaii resident was charged with one count of intentionally disturbing wildlife after he tried to help a baby bison return to its herd. Park rangers later had to euthanize the abandoned animal.
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