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Minnesota Republicans look to DOGE model for state government efficiency commission
The commission would consist of a panel of six citizens who would investigate fraud in state agencies and potential conflicts of interest in the Legislature. Three members would be appointed by Republicans and three by Democrats.
Special ed faces cuts as Minneapolis schools struggle to close $75M budget gap
District leaders had previously signaled school nutrition and special education would be affected by the cuts. The board’s finance committee Tuesday night said the total number of position cuts hasn’t been finalized. Protesters at the meeting pushed back on proposed cuts.
Police looking for teen suspects in Minneapolis robbery spree
Minneapolis police say a group of teens is likely responsible for a string of more than a dozen armed robberies on Sunday and Monday that included a carjacking. Four of the victims were pistol-whipped.
Walz announces remote work changes for Minnesota state agency employees
State agency employees will have to work in-person for at least 50 percent of scheduled workdays starting June 1. The policy change provides an exemption for employees who live more than 75 miles away from their primary work location.
U of M: Medical school class of 2025 could help shore up primary care gaps
On Friday, fourth-year medical school students across the country found out where they’ll be spending the next 3-7 years of their careers simultaneously. Of the 217 U of M near-graduates, 46 percent matched in a Minnesota residency program; 51 percent matched in primary care.
As clock runs down on Alliance Bank Center, tenants begin to move out
Business owners at Alliance Bank Center will have to move to a new location or close their shops when the power shuts off at the end of the month.
Punk show mass shooting victims react as teen gets 23 years
A judge Monday gave 18-year-old Dominic Burris a 23-year sentence for the 2023 shooting on the city’s south side. The house was not only a residence for musicians but also an intimate performance venue known as Nudieland — a cornerstone of the Minneapolis punk scene.