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In 2023, Hennepin County vowed to end chronic homelessness by now. What happened?
While the goal wasn’t met, agencies and advocates press on. What they’re up against: data-gathering problems, funding shortages, and the need to win the trust of the population they serve.
Hair salon economics: Less spending on cuts, colors, nails and massages indicative of slowdown
If you want to get a last minute hair cut and color in time for the holidays, you still might be able to get an appointment. That’s because hair stylists, who are usually booked well in advance during the holidays, are seeing their business slow.
Minnesota will pause new adult day care licenses through 2028 amid fraud concerns, citing rapid growth and low demand.
Minnesota attorney general announces settlement with Kia and Hyundai over stolen vehicles
Owners of several Kia and Hyundai models will be eligible for free anti-theft hardware upgrades in the new year, following a lawsuit settlement between the automakers and several states, including Minnesota. 
'It's hurting people': Minneapolis city official suggests alternatives to property tax increases
Property taxes are on the rise as commercial values decline in downtown areas, shifting the financial burden to homeowners. Steve Brandt, president of the Minneapolis Board of Estimation and Taxation, said increases property taxes every year is not sustainable and offered alternatives.
Social worker shares resources for families affected by Stewartville shooting
Heather Geerts, director of clinical services at Zumbro Valley Health Services, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about supporting the Stewartville community in the wake of a tragedy.
More than a dozen schools were among those canceling classes on Tuesday after receiving threats on social media. Authorities late Tuesday said a 16-year-old had been arrested in Eagan in connection with the threats.
‘Total sadness’: Stewartville High School shooting leaves community grieving
The small town of Stewartville in southeast Minnesota is grieving but trying to pull together in the aftermath of a shooting outside of the high school that left one student in critical condition and the alleged shooter dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.