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Woodbury takes on 'biggest capital project' ever: Rebuilding water treatment facilities after PFAS contamination

Woodbury takes on 'biggest capital project' ever: Rebuilding water treatment facilities after PFAS contamination

The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidance this week, reducing the threshold for some PFAS’ presence in drinking water, after more research uncovered the harmful “forever chemicals” can cause health problems at a much lower level.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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New Minnesota prescription drug board gets up and running but expects industry resistance

New Minnesota prescription drug board gets up and running but expects industry resistance

A new panel established by the state Legislature will soon begin its work to try to make prescription drugs more affordable for Minnesotans. It’s called the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota company illegally fired woman because she was pregnant

Minnesota company illegally fired woman because she was pregnant

A Minnesota company violated a woman’s civil rights when it fired her because she was pregnant. The Minnesota Human Rights Department called the action “blatant pregnancy discrimination.”
by Dan Gunderson

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Boil water advisory issued for western Minnesota city

Boil water advisory issued for western Minnesota city

According to an alert from Kandiyohi County, there was a loss of pressure in the water system in Raymond — and that might have allowed bacterial contamination to happen.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota Supreme Court grants quick review of voting rights law case

Minnesota Supreme Court grants quick review of voting rights law case

The state Supreme Court said it will decide the fate of a new voting rights law. It permits people with felony convictions to vote as long as they’re not behind bars.
by Brian Bakst

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Highs near zero during Frostival's first week

This week we’ll see highs near zero degrees with mostly cloudy skies and no snow expected. Wednesday’s high is forecast to be 5 degrees.

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Ahead of legislative session, Walz pitches $982 million in public construction projects

Ahead of legislative session, Walz pitches $982 million in public construction projects

The rollout sets the table for months of debate at the Capitol over a capital investment bill. Lawmakers said high inflation and tight budget forecasts led them to propose a slimmer proposal.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota equal rights amendment revamped to include protections for abortion, gender care

Minnesota equal rights amendment revamped to include protections for abortion, gender care

For years, supporters of the equal rights amendment have sought to include new protections in the Minnesota Constitution. With a new tweak, DFL leaders say this could be the year it moves to the ballot.
by Dana Ferguson

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