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Bills to end legacy college admissions, cut packaging waste move in Legislature

The state Senate higher education committee heard a bill Tuesday that would prohibit legacy admissions at Minnesota colleges and universities. And a bill advancing in the Minnesota Legislature aims to make all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2032.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota gun restriction legislation; Moorhead passes cease-fire resolution

A Minnesota public safety panel weighed a pair of proposals today that would let local governments restrict guns in public spaces. And a divided Moorhead city council last night approved a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.

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Cousins leaves Vikings for Falcons. Ticketing bill could help fans in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz is urging small businesses negatively affected by the lack of snow this winter in Minnesota to apply for federal assistance. A bill aimed at protecting consumers who buy online tickets to games and concerts is headed to the House floor. And Kirk Cousins is leaving the Minnesota Vikings for a big new contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
by Emily Bright

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No clear path for sports betting. Rural mental health support from ag dept

State lawmakers are grappling again this year with bills to legalize sports betting in Minnesota. And with new online trainings for faith leaders, state officials hope to better support mental health in rural areas.
by Emily Bright

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U of M president $1M salary; new report on rideshare drivers' pay

The incoming president of the University of Minnesota will make just over a million dollars in her first year on the job. Rebecca Cunningham's contract was approved unanimously by the U's Regents Friday. And how much should rideshare drivers get paid? That's been a subject of debate this week in Minneapolis, and there’s now new data to consider.
by Jeff Jones

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Wrongful death suit against Brooklyn Center police dismissed. Lawmakers table land transfer bill

A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death suit by the mother of a man killed by Brooklyn Center police. And after fierce testimony, state lawmakers decided to table a bill transferring land from the White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation.
by Alex Simpson

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Social equity in cannabis legalization; Minneapolis passes ordinance to boost rideshare drivers' pay

Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management proposed new legislation Thursday that aims to incorporate greater social equity to the state's approach to legalizing cannabis. And the Minneapolis City Council and mayor are at odds over an ordinance passed Thursday to boost pay and worker protections for rideshare drivers.
by Emily Reese

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Murray County tests ambulance telehealth support. Minneapolis considers rideshare policy

First responders in Murray County in southwest Minnesota can now have an extra set of eyes and ears with them during a crisis. And the Minneapolis City Council will consider a policy Thursday that would boost pay and benefits for rideshare drivers in the city.
by Alex Simpson

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Dean Phillips ends presidential campaign; state-level voting rights act moves forward

Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips ended his campaign against Pres. Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday, one day after poor showings in Super Tuesday states. And a Minnesota House Elections committee Wednesday advanced a state-level voting rights act.
by Emily Reese

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