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Minnesota budget surplus jumps another $820M in new estimate
The state brought in more revenue from taxes and fees than forecast this spring and also spent slightly less than expected. The result: a surplus almost 50 percent larger than projected earlier this year, officials said Monday.
Protestors prepare for Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's visit to the U
Large protests organized by Students for a Democratic Society and the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee are planned ahead of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s lecture at the University of Minnesota on Monday. Barrett is the guest of the annual Stein Lecture.
Facing eviction, she reached out for help and found a new home
As eviction filings soar in Hennepin County, advocates say too many people are missing out on resources that can keep them in their homes.
Rally for Palestine draws thousands to Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis
Thousands of people gathered near Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis for a rally for Palestine. Organizers said they're concerned about a looming invasion of Gaza by Israel that they say could mean the deaths of scores of civilians.
4 injured in North Loop drive-by shooting
Four people were shot and injured near the 400 block of North Third Avenue early Sunday morning in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Allina Health doctors vote to unionize
Hundreds of Allina Health physicians have voted to be represented by a union, becoming what’s believed to be the largest group of unionized private-sector physicians in the country.