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June 26, 2026 6:40 AM

University of Minnesota regents set to vote on tuition hike, budget cuts

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is meeting Friday to vote on a budget that contains a 3.8 percent hike in undergraduate tuition for the 2026-27 school year.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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June 25, 2026 1:13 PM

LGBTQ+ magazine Lavender Magazine publishes last issue

The longtime LGBTQ+ magazine closed suddenly on Wednesday.

by Sam Stroozas

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June 25, 2026 11:53 AM

Kurt Zellers departs as Minnesota Business Partnership CEO in latest business lobby shuffle

A sudden departure of Kurt Zellers at the Minnesota Business Partnership is just one of the changes ahead for business advocacy groups in the state.

by Brian Bakst

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June 25, 2026 11:45 AM

At packed Hermantown open house, Google tries to ease community concerns over data center

Google held the event to provide transparency around the contentious project and answer questions about energy and water use, noise and other issues.

by Dan Kraker

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June 24, 2026 1:46 PM

Health insurers propose high rate hikes for 2027 Minnesota plans

To find out why and how much it'll burden customers, policy analyst Matt McGough with KFF Health News joined Morning Edition Wednesday.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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June 24, 2026 9:00 AM

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is betting on the future of downtown St. Paul

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the owner of the Minnesota Wild, Craig Leipold, about his career, hockey and what’s ahead in his new role as majority owner of the St. Paul Hotel.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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June 24, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota Star Tribune eliminates 24 union jobs, primarily in newsroom

About 175 employees remain in the newsroom, according to spokesperson Chris Iles. The company announced layoffs and buyouts for additional employees earlier in June.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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June 23, 2026 12:39 PM

Inver Grove Heights meeting erupts into shouts after data center moratorium delayed

The city council was scheduled to have a final reading of a one-year moratorium on data center construction. But council members decided to recess the meeting until Friday to consider new information.

by Kirsti Marohn

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June 23, 2026 4:00 AM

Major dairy expansion in Morris won’t get additional environmental review

Critics have called for a study on the environmental effects of a controversial dairy expansion in Morris. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says that the study won’t be necessary.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 22, 2026 6:05 PM

Target Field workers strike during Twins-Dodgers game

Target Field concessions workers are striking during Monday’s Twins-Dodgers game, demanding higher wages and affordable health insurance while asking fans not to buy food or drinks at the stadium.

by MPR News Staff

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Business and Economic News

University of Minnesota regents set to vote on tuition hike, budget cuts

LGBTQ+ magazine Lavender Magazine publishes last issue

Kurt Zellers departs as Minnesota Business Partnership CEO in latest business lobby shuffle

At packed Hermantown open house, Google tries to ease community concerns over data center

Health insurers propose high rate hikes for 2027 Minnesota plans

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is betting on the future of downtown St. Paul

Minnesota Star Tribune eliminates 24 union jobs, primarily in newsroom

Inver Grove Heights meeting erupts into shouts after data center moratorium delayed

Major dairy expansion in Morris won’t get additional environmental review

Target Field workers strike during Twins-Dodgers game

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