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Minnesota employers can’t ask applicants about prior pay starting Jan. 1
A new state law will bar employers from asking about past pay and considering that information as part of the hiring process. The law’s supporters say it will help bridge wage gaps in Minnesota.
Walz family welcomes a new member, Honey the cat
Gov. Tim Walz adopts new cat Honey in the aftermath of missing first feline Afton.
North Dakota judge to decide whether to temporarily block part of abortion law that limits doctors
A North Dakota judge said Wednesday he will decide soon whether to temporarily block a part of the state's revised abortion laws so doctors can perform the procedure to save a patient's life or health.
Minnesota's population bounces back: 5 takeaways from latest census estimates
Minnesota is one of 11 states that gained population in 2023 after a decline in 2022. According to the latest figures, the state’s population is now nearly 5,738,000, growing by almost 24,000 from 2022 to 2023.