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Governor’s emergency powers could change after COVID-19 crisis

Governor’s emergency powers could change after COVID-19 crisis

An unprecedented use of executive authority during the COVID-19 pandemic has state lawmakers looking at a rewrite of the peacetime emergency powers law. Republicans are pushing for big changes, and Democrats say they are also open to an update.
by Brian Bakst

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MN Senate Republicans propose bonuses for long-term care workers

MN Senate Republicans propose bonuses for long-term care workers

State Senate Republicans outlined a proposal Thursday to spend $322 million on $1,000 bonuses to long-term care staff members who stay on in their current roles, as well as signing bonuses for those who decide to join the industry. The plan also calls for grants to cover costs of education and training.
by Peter Cox

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Move or move on? New districts put some incumbents in tough spot

Move or move on? New districts put some incumbents in tough spot

Dozens of pairings of Minnesota legislative incumbents are creating awkward situations at the Capitol, forcing some to face off with colleagues, to relocate or to retire. And those in that predicament have to decide soon. Sen. Julie Rosen, one of the Republican caucus’ most-senior members, said Thursday she would retire after being paired with a fellow Republican.
by Brian Bakst

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House panel advances bill to limit no-knock warrants

House panel advances bill to limit no-knock warrants

On the same day as Amir Locke’s funeral, a Minnesota House committee narrowly approved legislation to sharply limit police use of no-knock warrants.
by Tim Pugmire

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Delayed care during pandemic takes huge emotional toll

Delayed care during pandemic takes huge emotional toll

Throughout the pandemic, hospitals pulled back on elective procedures periodically because of a rush of COVID-19 patients and staff shortages. Those postponed treatments will take months to reschedule after the latest COVID wave subsides, leaving patients to cope with the emotional and physical toll of delaying their care.
by Brian Bakst and Catharine Richert

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Voting closes Thursday for teacher strikes in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Voting closes Thursday for teacher strikes in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Nearly 8,000 teachers and staff in the Minneapolis and St. Paul school districts may soon call a strike. Educational unions have been voting this week on whether or not to authorize walking off the job. Voting ends Thursday night. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Art Hounds celebrate Black history in image, story and song

Art Hounds celebrate Black history in image, story and song

St. Joan of Arc church marks 75 years of south Minneapolis life with a Black History Month concert called “Oh Let Us Build This Place.” A. Drew Hammond’s careful collages respond to historical and current events. The Cedar Commissions debuts new works of wide-ranging variety.
by Emily Bright

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Floyd killing: Ex-cop says he feared angering Chauvin might lead to firing

Floyd killing: Ex-cop says he feared angering Chauvin might lead to firing

Former Minneapolis officer J. Alexander Kueng told jurors at his federal trial Thursday he was still on rookie probation at the scene of George Floyd’s arrest in May 2020 and worried he could be fired if he displeased Derek Chauvin, his senior officer.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota rural hospital workers feel the strain as colleagues leave, COVID stays

Minnesota rural hospital workers feel the strain as colleagues leave, COVID stays

For nurses and other medical staff across rural Minnesota, it's work upon work as they struggle to manage through the pandemic. One north-central Minnesota hospital captures the challenges of trying to find new people to replace those leaving — an expensive and stressful effort as the pandemic hits year three.
by Catharine Richert

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COVID forces hard school choices for students with Down syndrome and their families

COVID forces hard school choices for students with Down syndrome and their families

The pandemic has forced some of Minnesota’s youngest and oldest learners with Down syndrome to miss out on in-person education and programs vital to their progress. School leaders say it’s an immense challenge to catch up on lost learning.
by Sarah Gelbard

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