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Minneapolis council committee denies plan for new development in George Floyd Square

Minneapolis council committee denies plan for new development in George Floyd Square

The proposal will now go on to a vote by the full city council. If the council denies it, city staff can make a new recommendation — or restart the process of finding a community development partner.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand and Republican businessman Zach Lahn move on to November.
by Stephen Fowler

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Reality TV stars throw their hats in the ring for public office

Reality TV stars throw their hats in the ring for public office

Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.
by Saige Miller

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Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers

Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit incentivizes established farmers to rent or sell equipment, livestock and land to beginning farmers. The program’s mission is to “foster farmer-to-farmer connections.”
by Cait Kelley and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Rural hospitals worry about the future of an obscure discount drug program they rely on

Rural hospitals worry about the future of an obscure discount drug program they rely on

Multiple rural, critical access hospital leaders say that, while imperfect, 340B has become a lifeline. These facilities serve a large percentage of patients on Medicaid and Medicare, which pay low reimbursements to hospitals, making it difficult for them to break even.
by Molly Castle Work

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A year after violent attack, Sen. Hoffman says trauma lingers but he won't retreat from public life

A year after violent attack, Sen. Hoffman says trauma lingers but he won't retreat from public life

State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, faced political violence at their doorstep last year. A year after an assassination attempt, they say they hope to remain in public life, despite the risks to lawmakers and their families.
by Dana Ferguson

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In deeply Catholic central Minnesota, St. Cloud Diocese looks to reduce parishes, close churches

In deeply Catholic central Minnesota, St. Cloud Diocese looks to reduce parishes, close churches

The St. Cloud Diocese’s plan is a dramatic reshuffling of religious and community life in a part of central Minnesota with deep Catholic roots. Church officials say declining attendance and a shortage of priests are driving the changes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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