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Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs

Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs

Sen. Tina Smith, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since 2018, won’t try for another six-year term next year. An open seat could set off a scramble in both parties ahead of the midterm election.
by Brian Bakst

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Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the U.S. amid bankruptcy, 12 in Minnesota

Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the U.S. amid bankruptcy, 12 in Minnesota

Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — or more than half of its current nationwide footprint. That includes 12 of its 21 locations in Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota lawmaker wants statewide ban on new billboard signs

Minnesota lawmaker wants statewide ban on new billboard signs

Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, said the signs detract from the state's natural scenic beauty and pose a safety concern for motorists. Billboard companies say the bill would hurt local businesses and curtail First Amendment rights.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mobile pharmacy brings meds to Winthrop customers after losing brick and mortar store

Mobile pharmacy brings meds to Winthrop customers after losing brick and mortar store

Some Minnesota pharmacies are closing their doors because of lower reimbursement rates for prescription drugs and dwindling profit margins — especially for pharmacies with a large customer base on public insurance. 
by Hannah Yang

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Ramsey County benefits recipients struggle amid application backlog

Ramsey County benefits recipients struggle amid application backlog

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, applications for public assistance — like SNAP and Medicaid — have gone up in Minnesota. In Ramsey County, that’s led to a backlog, leaving clients with questions and without coverage while they try to find help.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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