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Socialism comes to the Minneapolis City Council

Socialism comes to the Minneapolis City Council

In an election year where Minneapolis voters returned an incumbent mayor to office and rejected a proposal to restructure the city’s public safety system, it might seem like the status quo triumphed. But voters also elected a block of young, diverse Democratic Socialists to the City Council for the first time in modern history.
by Grace Birnstengel and Jon Collins

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Minnesota lets public weigh in on adequacy of mining rules

Minnesota lets public weigh in on adequacy of mining rules

Minnesota regulators are accepting public comments on whether the state’s regulation of nonferrous mining would provide sufficient protection against environmental damage to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Ramsey County prosecutor joins Hennepin County attorney race

Ramsey County prosecutor joins Hennepin County attorney race

Saraswati Singh said a push for public safety, police accountability and a new need for racial equality are what got her to jump into the race to succeed retiring Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman. 
by Tim Nelson

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District lines unclear, candidates run for Legislature anyway

District lines unclear, candidates run for Legislature anyway

Legislative candidates are announcing runs despite uncertainty about district lines that will not be redrawn until February. Some candidates may end up not living in the districts they hope to represent.
by Tim Pugmire

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As St. Paul voters back rent control, developers pause projects

As St. Paul voters back rent control, developers pause projects

Last week, St. Paul voters headed to the polls to approve a rent control measure that caps rent increases at 3 percent per year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Carbon markets drive research in soil carbon storage

Carbon markets drive research in soil carbon storage

A growing number of agri-businesses are offering to pay farmers for practices that store carbon in the soil. But the cost of accurately measuring carbon in fields might be keeping farmers out of the market. Researchers are trying to improve the process.
by Dan Gunderson

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Democrats are seeking largest-ever investment in affordable housing

Democrats are seeking largest-ever investment in affordable housing

The biggest problem facing the housing market is that there just aren't enough homes for people to buy or rent. In the aftermath of the housing market collapse and financial crisis more than a decade ago, about half of home-building companies went out of business.
by Chris Arnold

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For first time, MnDOT puts up signs recognizing treaty boundaries

For first time, MnDOT puts up signs recognizing treaty boundaries

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is installing 12 signs to mark the boundaries of a treaty signed in 1854 by three tribal nations and the U.S. government.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota’s first all-women pro esports team wants to reshape gaming culture

Minnesota’s first all-women pro esports team wants to reshape gaming culture

The five-member VersionX team is looking to level the playing field in an industry dominated by men. Many female gamers have opted out of professional play due to online harassment and sexism. But VersionX players hope to reshape gaming culture and prove that there’s room for everyone in the sport.
by Hannah Yang

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