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Minnesota Republicans look to DOGE model for state government efficiency commission
The commission would consist of a panel of six citizens who would investigate fraud in state agencies and potential conflicts of interest in the Legislature. Three members would be appointed by Republicans and three by Democrats.
Police looking for teen suspects in Minneapolis robbery spree
Minneapolis police say a group of teens is likely responsible for a string of more than a dozen armed robberies on Sunday and Monday that included a carjacking. Four of the victims were pistol-whipped.
Walz announces remote work changes for Minnesota state agency employees
State agency employees will have to work in-person for at least 50 percent of scheduled workdays starting June 1. The policy change provides an exemption for employees who live more than 75 miles away from their primary work location.
Minnesota, 20 other states file motion to stop U.S. Department of Education closure
The move is part of a lawsuit with 20 other attorneys general filed after President Donald Trump announced plans to reduce the department’s workforce by 50 percent. Ellison says the court order is an attempt to stop mass layoffs and transfer of services at the education department.
As clock runs down on Alliance Bank Center, tenants begin to move out
Business owners at Alliance Bank Center will have to move to a new location or close their shops when the power shuts off at the end of the month.
Punk show mass shooting victims react as teen gets 23 years
A judge Monday gave 18-year-old Dominic Burris a 23-year sentence for the 2023 shooting on the city’s south side. The house was not only a residence for musicians but also an intimate performance venue known as Nudieland — a cornerstone of the Minneapolis punk scene.