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Hennepin County commissioners set to vote on 49 percent pay raise

Hennepin County commissioners set to vote on 49 percent pay raise

The elected commissioners currently earn $122,225 a year. The measure up for a final vote at Tuesday’s board meeting would increase their salaries to $182,141 starting next year.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minneapolis park workers approve new contract

Minneapolis park workers approve new contract

Minneapolis park workers have approved a new contract with the Park and Recreation Board after a three-week strike. The union says workers secured pay increases and other protections.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Texas firm bills taxpayers $578k for Moriarty’s ill-fated trooper prosecution

Texas firm bills taxpayers $578k for Moriarty’s ill-fated trooper prosecution

The outside lawyers concluded that the stop was “horribly executed,” but that they were unlikely to overcome defense arguments that the shooting was justified. The firm’s attorneys billed the county $850 per hour.
by Matt Sepic, Anna Haecherl and Cari Spencer

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Rain and flooding dim Fourth of July spark for businesses, events

Rain and flooding dim Fourth of July spark for businesses, events

Flooding and rainy weather have led to canceled and rescheduled fireworks displays, park closures and financial stress for businesses that rely on a busy Fourth of July.
by Cari Spencer

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Breaking down findings of Minnesota Department of Education audit over Feeding our Future fraud

Breaking down findings of Minnesota Department of Education audit over Feeding our Future fraud

A report from the Minnesota Legislative Auditor’s office finds that ”actions and inactions” by the Minnesota Department of Education created opportunities for fraud in two taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
by Nina Moini and Matt Sepic

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State agencies allowed pandemic cash to go to ineligible Minnesotans, Legislative Auditor finds 

State agencies allowed pandemic cash to go to ineligible Minnesotans, Legislative Auditor finds 

The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor says the Department of Labor and Industry did not comply with some state requirements for the Frontline Worker Pay Program leading to many ineligible individuals getting paid pandemic-era funds.
by Erica Zurek

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