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Man enrolled as White Bear Lake student sought girls as young as 14, police say
White Bear Lake police report the 22-year-old man who enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School sought to “befriend girls as young as 14” and reportedly had sexual contact with girls under 16.
Report: Minnesota saw strong growth in clean energy jobs last year, but slowdown expected
The latest report from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota estimates the number of clean energy jobs in the state grew to almost 64,000 in 2024 — although federal policy shifts could mean a slowdown is ahead. 
TSA video blaming Democrats for shutdown under review at MSP
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is reviewing a TSA request to air a Homeland Security video at MSP that blames Democrats for the government shutdown. Several major airports have refused to play the video, citing possible violations of the federal Hatch Act, which restricts political activity by government employees.
Local leaders call for state action allowing cities to pass gun restrictions
Local leaders say if legislators allow cities to act, they would seek bans on public possession of assault weapons; bans on devices that convert semiautomatic firearms into automatic firearms; and the ability to prohibit the possession of guns in public spaces like community centers and parks.
Minneapolis Downtown Council drops Holidazzle, Aquatennial festivals
The Minneapolis Downtown Council says it will no longer organize the city’s Holidazzle and Aquatennial festivals, citing the time and cost of putting on the events. The group hopes other organizations will take over planning as it shifts focus to business development and downtown revitalization.
Here's what young Native Americans funded with $720K from Newman's Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk
Armed with funds from Newman’s Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk, 21 Indigenous leaders crafted criteria and selected finalists as part of a $720,000 grant program. This initiative, organized by Native Americans in Philanthropy, reflects values of self-determination and intergenerational relationship-building that participants want more philanthropists to adopt.