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Minnesota News

MPR News is your go-to source for Minnesota news and stories.

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Lack of federal funding forces Minnesota to cancel an invasive moth spraying program

Lack of federal funding forces Minnesota to cancel an invasive moth spraying program

Spongy moths are an invasive defoliating pest that threatens the health of forests. The Department of Agriculture says there is only a short springtime window to spray against them, but because they haven’t received federal funds, they have to cancel.
by Mark Zdechlik

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St. Cloud school district voters approve $65 million for renovations, new athletic facility at Apollo HS

St. Cloud school district voters approve $65 million for renovations, new athletic facility at Apollo HS

Voters in the St. Cloud Area School District approved a levy referendum Tuesday for up to $65 million in improvements to Apollo High School. There were mixed results for other school referendums on the ballot in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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How a patchwork inspection system is leaving low income renters vulnerable

How a patchwork inspection system is leaving low income renters vulnerable

Like most of the country, cities across Minnesota are facing severe housing shortages. It’s caused cities to strike an uncomfortable balance between keeping renters safe and keeping them housed.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Sen. Smith introduces bill to ban copper mining near the Boundary Waters

Sen. Smith introduces bill to ban copper mining near the Boundary Waters

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota has introduced legislation to permanently ban mining for copper, nickel and precious metals over about 350 square miles within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota joins other states in push back on threats to cut school funding over DEI

Minnesota joins other states in push back on threats to cut school funding over DEI

Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools. State leaders in Minnesota and New York said they will not comply with an Education Department order to gather signatures from local school systems certifying compliance with civil rights laws.
by The Associated Press

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Real ID rules take effect in May; Minnesota officials say it’s time to apply

Real ID rules take effect in May; Minnesota officials say it’s time to apply

Starting May 7, travelers will need a Real ID or approved alternative to get through airport security. Officials say about 40 percent of Minnesotans have a Real ID. They’re encouraging everyone to get the necessary travel documents ahead of the deadline.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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