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Lawmakers discuss state oversight of rental housing following MPR News investigation
MPR News found problems tied to inspections and local political pressures that leave low-income renters in potential danger across greater Minnesota. Now, some state lawmakers and lobbyists say change is necessary.
North Mankato’s industrial park soon to be site of Amazon delivery hub
The project is expected to open in December. It’s anticipated to bring about 75 new jobs into the area. The delivery hub is dubbed a “last-mile” center, which means products shipped from Amazon’s larger facilities will be sent to the North Mankato center.
Eichorn pleads not guilty to federal solicitation charge
Former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn on Monday returned to court in St. Paul where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of trying to sexually solicit a minor during a brief arraignment hearing. Federal prosecutors allege that Eichorn, 40, exchanged explicit texts with a 17-year-old girl who turned out to be an undercover officer.