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Met Council hears concerns about Blue Line route in north Minneapolis and Crystal
On Wednesday, officials from Hennepin County and planners rode a bus along the latest planned route between Brooklyn Park and downtown Minneapolis. Along the way, they heard from local politicians, business owners and community activists who have different perspectives.
MnDOT puts name of new bike route up to public vote
Minnesotans have had the chance to weigh in on names for state snowplows — twice. Now the Minnesota Department of Transportation is giving the public the chance to pick from among five finalists for the name of a newly designated bike route across the state.
Minnesota given more than 700 acres near the St. Croix River
Hundreds of acres of woods and wetlands, including three miles of St. Croix riverfront, join preserved public land in an east-central state forest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Trust for Public Land announced Tuesday.
Minn. tribal leaders seek flexibility in tapping federal infrastructure aid
Eight leaders of American Indian bands in Minnesota pressed federal officials Tuesday about how they can best access a trove of funding for roads, sanitation, high-speed internet and more. Congress earmarked billions in the infrastructure law for tribal projects around the country, but some fear they’ll lack the wherewithal to put the money to use.
U.S. Steel to invest $150 million at Minnesota mine
U.S. Steel will spend about $150 million to upgrade one of its two Minnesota mines to produce a new kind of iron ore feedstock — pellets needed to supply the kind of mills that now dominate the nation’s steel industry.
Minnesota economic development agency adds new outreach office
A new unit at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development plans to work with populations that face more difficulty finding work or creating businesses.
Four Minn. cities get state money to study petroleum leak sites
Paynesville, Alexandria, Blaine and Foley will hire a consultant to analyze whether leaded gasoline contamination poses a risk to their water supply.
Group home closures put many disabled Minnesotans at risk, advocates say
More than 170 Minnesota group homes have closed since the fall, with staff shortages and wages largely to blame, advocates say. People rallied outside the governor’s residence Friday to press lawmakers to help.
More than just a game: Mpls. company strives to make culturally accurate, online learning tools
A Minneapolis-based company creates video games that have an educational purpose — teaching students math, science and language arts. The online games are available in English, Spanish, Lakota and Dakota. The creators of 7 Generation Games also combine learning with culture by working with different communities.