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Small businesses that rely on Minnesota winters could be eligible for federal disaster assistance due to lack of snow

Small businesses that rely on Minnesota winters could be eligible for federal disaster assistance due to lack of snow

Small businesses that rely on Minnesota’s typically cold winters and count on snow to operate could be eligible for federal assistance after the region’s unusually mild winter. The governor’s office says it’s the first time it’s taken such steps because of a lack of snow.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Anna Haecherl

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Minnesota’s free school meals push driving big jump in breakfasts

Minnesota’s free school meals push driving big jump in breakfasts

State leaders say they were surprised by the higher-than-expected demand for meals and that the new effort is making a significant difference for students. DFL lawmakers are looking to spend more.
by Dana Ferguson

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Fed study finds Native borrowers pay more interest on home purchases than white borrowers  

Fed study finds Native borrowers pay more interest on home purchases than white borrowers  

New research released by the Center for Indian Country Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis blames a disproportionately broad use of home-only loans on reservations for higher costs for Native American homebuyers.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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What’s behind the women’s sports boom in Minnesota? An expert explains

What’s behind the women’s sports boom in Minnesota? An expert explains

Right now, Minnesota is in the midst of a women’s sports popularity boom. Nicole LaVoi, director of the Tucker Center, explains what led to the sudden burst of interest and a passionate fanbase for the gender that’s previously lacked mainstream media coverage.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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After Legionnaires’ outbreak, Grand Rapids will consider chlorinating water

After Legionnaires’ outbreak, Grand Rapids will consider chlorinating water

The outbreak has now sickened 15 people. Health investigators believe the source is the city’s water distribution system. Grand Rapids does not regularly disinfect its water supply with chlorine, which health officials say can help control Legionella bacteria.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Judge rejects wrongful death suit over Brooklyn Center police shooting

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a wrongful death suit filed by the mother of a man killed by Brooklyn Center police. Amity Dimock sued the Minneapolis suburb after police fatally shot her son, Kobe Dimock-Heisler, in August 2019.
by Matt Sepic

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