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Eagan case of alleged 'grooming' patterns raises questions about school policies and systems
An MPR News investigation into a former high school music teacher raises questions about Minnesota’s system of laws and procedures designed to prevent inappropriate relationships between teachers and students.
County workers say SNAP halt will harm Minnesota families
Minnesota officials say residents who get food assistance won’t receive their benefits for November, as long as the federal shutdown continues. County workers say they’re now hearing from concerned enrollees in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Minnesota asks for public input on new climate action plan
Minnesota has a new draft for its climate action framework and wants the public to weigh in on how the state should approach addressing climate change in the years to come.
Minneapolis council members say administration withholding details of employee pay study
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Thursday to direct Mayor Jacob Frey’s administration to share a report detailing employee compensation with members of the council.  The Minneapolis city operations officer says the report can be shared privately with council members. However, they say the data are non-public.
Rising costs and fewer options for 2026 Minnesota Medicare plans
A combination of rising costs and fewer Medicare Advantage insurers is prompting an unprecedented number of Minnesotans to review their options for 2026. 
Feds: Ex-Minneapolis Chamber CEO stole Crimestoppers reward cash amid embezzlement scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted former Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jonathan Weinhagen on charges of stealing $200,000 from the organization, including $30,000 that the chamber put up as reward money following the shootings of three children in 2021.