Lawmakers hammer out deals with Gov. Walz as the end of the legislative session looms
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At the Minnesota Legislature, there is less than one month until the final day. Legislative leaders have started meeting with Gov. Tim Walz to hammer out deals. Among the remaining issues is school safety — from added counseling and security features to possible restrictions on guns.
Experts who study child abuse say Minnesota’s attempts to outlaw grooming are a step in the right direction, but more changes are needed. Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to make grooming a felony, ban teachers from being alone with students on field trips and require grooming prevention training.
Allina Health announced last month that it signed a letter of intent to join California-based health care nonprofit Sutter Health. Before that deal is finalized, the attorney general's office and the Minnesota Department of Health will evaluate the effects on patients and healthcare workers.
New data shows home prices statewide ticked up slightly in March compared to a year ago. Prices remained flat in the Twin Cities metro area.
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The 4-H building at the Minnesota State Fair is getting a $35 million renovation. The 85-year-old building plays host to youth performances and exhibits during the fair.
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