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In central Minnesota, a family fearing deportation hides from ICE

In central Minnesota, a family fearing deportation hides from ICE

The number of federal immigration agents in Minnesota has dwindled in recent weeks, but many immigrants are still living in fear of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A Cold Spring family is among those whose lives were upended by the enforcement surge and haven't yet returned to normal.
by Kirsti Marohn and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Minnesota settlement with Lyft guarantees rideshares for people with a service animal nationwide

Minnesota settlement with Lyft guarantees rideshares for people with a service animal nationwide

A Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation concluded Lyft, whose drivers reportedly canceled rides on a person with a service animal, had violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Mayor Frey vetoes eviction notice extension, proposes $1 million in rental aid instead

Mayor Frey vetoes eviction notice extension, proposes $1 million in rental aid instead

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vetoed a proposal to extend the city’s eviction timeline. Instead, he proposed allocating $1 million in city funding to rental assistance as an alternative way to help residents pay their bills.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Proposed federal tax credit risks hanging up education debate at MN Capitol

Proposed federal tax credit risks hanging up education debate at MN Capitol

A Republican-backed federal tax and spending bill creates tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations, including those that provide tuition support for private schools. States have to opt in, and disagreement in Minnesota over the issue could block progress on other education measures in the Legislature.
by Dana Ferguson

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Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker

Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker

Minnesota could become the first state in the country to require security cameras in child care centers. There was an informational hearing in a House committee Tuesday on a bill sponsored by Republican state Rep. Nolan West. He joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain his need for more surveillance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Two Dakota nations sign cannabis compacts with state of Minnesota

Two Dakota nations sign cannabis compacts with state of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed two more cannabis compacts with tribal nations — the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the Lower Sioux Indian Community — bringing the total number of tribal‑state cannabis compacts to nine.
by Leah Lemm

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Minnesota Senate approves ICE-related rent assistance

Minnesota Senate approves ICE-related rent assistance

The measure would reallocate unused money designated for a court settlement to pay emergency rent relief to households in need. Its prospects in the House are murky.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition

Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition

A device that looks like a high-tech bowling ball that can be attached to power lines can open up excess capacity on electric transmission lines, paving the way for more solar and wind power — and cost savings for consumers. 
by Dan Kraker

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