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“Minnesota’s lobbying disclosure laws have earned a middle-of-the pack grade of “C” from a national, nonprofit government watchdog group,” writes MPR News reporter Tim Pugmire. The Sunlight Foundation, based in Washington, D.C., released an update today of its state lobbying disclosure report card. The group evaluates the disclosure of lobbyist activity and compensation, expenditure transparency,…
Residents worry as pro soccer officials eye St. Paul Midway site
Just a few hundred feet from the potential stadium site, people who live nearby talked through the pros and cons of the development Tuesday night.
The program will cost about $8 million to launch, covered by an additional trash service charge for all residents in the city.
A new report on 'Teens, Technology and Friendships' from the Pew Foundation puts an unusually positive spotlight on the online lives of teenagers as they build friendships and connections in a digital world.
For the first time in this campaign, we'll see all the candidates debate serious issues, likely answering questions about national security, the economy, foreign policy — even the Planned Parenthood controversy that's been in the news.
Burgers and sidewalk chalk: North Mpls. neighbors spend the night out
The neighbors of the 3400 block of Knox Avenue call themselves one big family. They look out for each other, report suspicious activity and try to keep burglaries to a minimum.