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Behind the data: A look at Minnesota counties that profited from tax forfeited properties
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this summer that counties can no longer profit from the sale of tax-forfeited properties. We analyzed data from the state’s most populous counties and found local governments pocketed millions.
Minneapolis awarded $20 million federal grant to improve traffic safety
The Biden Administration announced Wednesday the $20 million grant will pay for city safety measures at more than 500 intersections and for more protected bike lanes and pedestrian refuge islands.
Minnesota judge upholds new law speeding up voting rights restoration
An Anoka County District Court judge threw out a conservative group’s legal challenge to a law giving people with felony records quicker access to the voting booth. An appeal is planned.
'Interpretation is key': Professor weighs in on antisemitism claims at UMN
A University of Minnesota law professor and a former regent this week asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate alleged antisemitism at the university. It comes as conflicting ideas about what is antisemitic has universities across the nation struggling to strike a balance between free speech and protecting students.
Feds agree to draft new national recovery plan for gray wolves
A legal settlement approved by a federal judge requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a new national recovery plan for gray wolves.
Marvin Haynes on 19 years wrongfully convicted and what's next for him
Marvin Haynes walked out of a Stillwater prison on Monday a free man. A judge had vacated his conviction, for which he was serving a life sentence. He received the news on his birthday after fighting nearly 20 years to prove his innocence.
Minnesota postal carriers deliver concerns on workload, conditions as holiday season packages pile up
Holiday season is always a busy one for the nation’s mail carriers. But some Minnesota mail carriers say they’re being overworked as the Post Office takes on more business than it can handle.
'Too flaggy': Fourth graders sound off on Minnesota flag finalists
Before the year is out, Minnesota will have a new state flag. The debate went to a different forum: Jason Benjamin’s fourth grade class at Burroughs Community School in Minneapolis.