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Walz vetoes bill adding protections for Uber, Lyft drivers
Gov. Tim Walz vetoed a bill that would set a minimum wage and work rules for ride service drivers, saying it was not the right bill.
Floyd’s death shaped how these students look at their lives
Many students in Minnesota high schools today were in their early teens when George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer three years ago. A group of St. Louis Park High Schoolers met Thursday talk about how Floyd’s death has shaped their experiences.
 Paid leave is now Minnesota law: What you need to know
Minnesota joins about a dozen states with a guarantee to partially paid time off to bond with a new child, to care for a seriously ill relative or to deal with one’s own health problems. The leave benefit won’t kick in until 2026.
Minnesota Aurora shut out Rochester FC in season opener
The Minnesota Aurora kicked off their second season Wednesday night with a 5-0 victory over in-state opponent Rochester FC.
These two Twin Cities children of immigrants just won $90K scholarships
Philsan Isaak and Steven Truong are among 30 people nationwide to receive $90,000 scholarships as immigrant kids “poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field.”
Art Hounds: Bad sleep on Robert Street
Art Hounds recommend “Im/perfect Slumbers” at the M, photographs by Edward S. Curtis, and a new version of a Greek classic. 
How Minneapolis has changed three years after the murder of George Floyd
Floyd’s murder by a police officer in 2020 led to some initial discussions and proposals for significant changes to policing and reimagining public safety. Progress has been slow, but there are indications that — for better or worse — Minneapolis has been transformed by Floyd’s killing.