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Minnesota House boosts lawmaker expense allowances

Minnesota House boosts lawmaker expense allowances

The bump in per diem aligns the Minnesota House with the Senate’s $86 per day allowance. Some lawmakers questioned the timing of the move.
by Brian Bakst

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ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herself

ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herself

Edwards, a 12-year-old singer and actor, testified at a Minnesota Senate committee hearing earlier this year in support of a bill protecting access to gender-affirming care.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Vikings to release running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons

Vikings to release running back Dalvin Cook for salary cap reasons

Cook, in just six years with the Vikings, reached third on the franchise all-time rushing list with 5,993 yards. He's fifth in rushing attempts (1,282) and fourth in rushing touchdowns (47).
by The Associated Press

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Party like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthday

Party like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthday

Celebrate the life and legacy of Prince on what would have been his 65th birthday at Paisley Park's “Celebration 2023.” Explore the significance of the number 7 in his history with live performances, panels and more.
by MPR News Staff and Nicole Johnson

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Choi: Ending low-level traffic stops hasn't led to more crime in Ramsey Co.

Choi: Ending low-level traffic stops hasn't led to more crime in Ramsey Co.

Ending traffic stops for broken tail lights and similar vehicle violations hasn’t led to more violent crime but has dramatically cut the racial disparities in police stops, John Choi, the county attorney, said Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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What should a post-2020 downtown Minneapolis look like?

What should a post-2020 downtown Minneapolis look like?

A working group formed by the mayor issued a report Tuesday on possibilities for Minneapolis’ downtown. The group outlined other ways to draw people back to downtown, including loosening liquor laws to allow open containers outside during events. 
by Jon Collins

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