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Democrats claw back education funding bill over end to unemployment benefits for school workers
One of the biggest parts of the state budget is in limbo. The stalled education bill comes as lawmakers enter the final weeks of the legislative session as time dwindles down to wrap a two-year budget.
As return-to-office policy approaches, Minnesota government workers see refined requirements
Starting June 1, more state workers will have to report to offices or job sites on a regular basis. It’s a change to pandemic-era flexibility around working requirements. But the policy has been slightly revised to offer more latitude.
Four dead, two injured in Minneapolis shootings that may be connected
Three people died and two others were seriously injured in a shooting late Tuesday in south Minneapolis. Just over 12 hours later, a man was fatally shot several blocks away, and authorities believe the two shootings may be connected.
Minnesotans’ feelings about Trump’s first 100 days in office range from alarm to optimism
As President Donald Trump reaches the milestone of his first 100 days in office, MPR News spoke with Minnesotans around the state about how they think his presidency is going so far.
Remains of long-missing Wisconsin woman found in St. Cloud
Shannah Boiteau was last seen alive on June 22, 2016, running from a vehicle driven by her boyfriend. A property owner found her skeletal remains in St. Cloud.
Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid
Todd Rapp, DFL analyst and longtime MPR News commentator, joined host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse the politics and predict what could be in store for Minnesota next year.
Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds
President Donald Trump’s attorney general and Homeland Security secretary are tasked with compiling a list of sanctuary states, cities and jurisdictions for punishment — and Minneapolis could be among them. Mayor Jacob Frey joined Morning Edition to explain his stance as the leader of a sanctuary city and how he’ll respond.
Highway reopened after fatal multi-vehicle crash along I-35W
A 67-year-old Brooklyn Park man is dead and five others sustained what the State Patrol described as non-life-threatening injuries during a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 35W southbound between U.S. Highway 10 in Shoreview and Mounds View and County Road I in Arden Hills Tuesday morning.