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Report finds Minnesota outpacing the country in carbon-free electricity

Report finds Minnesota outpacing the country in carbon-free electricity

For the fourth straight year, Minnesota produced more than half its electricity from carbon-free sources in 2023, helping lead to a 10 percent annual drop in greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector, according to a new report.
by Dan Kraker

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As Goodhue County shifts further right, compromise is harder to find

As Goodhue County shifts further right, compromise is harder to find

After years of feeling unheard by local officials, many conservative Republicans welcome the shift. Others say the trend is creating new political tension and polarization in a community where moderate conservatives once prevailed. 
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota GOP sees congressional nomination chases spill into summer after weekend conventions

Minnesota GOP sees congressional nomination chases spill into summer after weekend conventions

Minnesota Republicans will likely have to wait until August to settle on nominees in two congressional races, including one on the national radar and another involving a GOP incumbent, U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach. Those fractures emerged from weekend conventions. Meanwhile, Republicans have pinned their hopes on a political veteran for an open suburban seat.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Attorneys outline cases as first Feeding Our Future trial starts

Attorneys outline cases as first Feeding Our Future trial starts

Prosecutors say seven defendants schemed to steal $47 million from taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs by falsifying attendance rosters and food invoices. Defense attorneys said their clients were following the rules and feeding children.
by Matt Sepic

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Walz taps assistant commissioner to lead new child-focused department

Walz taps assistant commissioner to lead new child-focused department

Tikki Brown has been part of the team planning for the new department since it was announced in 2023. It’s set to open in July and oversee programs four young children currently divided up among four state agencies.
by Kyra Miles

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Child abuse charges dismissed against Red Lake woman

Charges have been dismissed against a Red Lake woman for alleged torture and malicious punishment of a child. Jennifer Stately was arrested last month after an Amber Alert was issued.
by Dan Gunderson

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New prosecutors will handle case against trooper charged in killing of motorist

New prosecutors will handle case against trooper charged in killing of motorist

A few hundred people rallied in support of Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan at the Hennepin County Government Center Monday while prosecutors asked for a short delay in order to add four new attorneys from an outside firm to join the case.
by Jon Collins

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Sen. Mitchell returns to Capitol as her arrest looms over session’s final weeks

Sen. Mitchell returns to Capitol as her arrest looms over session’s final weeks

Democrats suspended Sen. Nicole Mitchell from caucus and committee work following her burglary arrest last week but let her keep her floor vote, which maintains the DFL’s one-vote majority. That’s angered Senate Republicans.
by Dana Ferguson

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No Republican endorsement in the 7th Congressional District. Tad Jude gets nod in the 3rd

No Republican endorsement in the 7th Congressional District. Tad Jude gets nod in the 3rd

Republican delegates in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District failed to endorse a candidate Saturday. Delegates to the Republican 3rd Congressional District convention endorsed Tad Jude Saturday.
by Mark Zdechlik and MPR News Staff

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