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Minnesota voters strongly backed schools at polls

Minnesota voters strongly backed schools at polls

Of the 55 districts that asked local taxpayers Tuesday for more money to fund daily operations, three out of four got the OK, far above last year’s rate. Voters also agreed to keep many incumbent school board members.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Renters' advocates cheer Twin Cities voters' approval of rent control measures

Renters' advocates cheer Twin Cities voters' approval of rent control measures

It’s now illegal in St. Paul for residential landlords to raise their rent by more than 3 percent a year, after voters on Tuesday approved a rent control measure that’s among the strictest in the country. By the same margin, Minneapolis voters approved a ballot question that opens the door to rent control in that city.
by Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: It’s all about the dance

Art Hounds: It’s all about the dance

Art Hounds recommend performances by Threads Dance Project, Jagged Moves and Rhythmically Speaking.
by Emily Bright

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New chronic wasting disease test: Game-changer or unproven?

New chronic wasting disease test: Game-changer or unproven?

As Minnesota officials work to contain the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, research is developing new technology that can help track the disease. But there's disagreement over how and when to use the technology.
by Dan Gunderson

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Frey wins second term as Minneapolis mayor

Frey wins second term as Minneapolis mayor

Although he didn’t get enough first-choice votes to win outright, Mayor Jacob Frey prevailed in further vote counting in the city’s ranked choice system, the city’s elections office said Wednesday.
by Jon Collins and David H. Montgomery

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COVID-19 vaccinations for young children begin this week

COVID-19 vaccinations for young children begin this week

The rollout comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old. The decision comes at a critical time when many new cases of the virus are cropping up among school-age children. Gov. Tim Walz and state public health leaders are briefing reporters on the state’s plan to vaccinate younger Minnesotans.
by Catharine Richert

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St. Paul, Minneapolis voters back rent control

St. Paul, Minneapolis voters back rent control

Minneapolis voters on Tuesday gave the City Council the OK to put rent controls in place. St. Paul voters took it further, backing a ballot measure that will place a 3 percent cap annually on most rent increases.
by Jon Collins and MPR News Staff

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Judge denies release of GOP donor accused of sex trafficking

Judge denies release of GOP donor accused of sex trafficking

A federal judge has denied Minnesota Republican megadonor Anton Lazzaro's request to be released while he awaits trial, citing his attempts at obstruction in the case.
by Peter Cox

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