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What should a post-2020 downtown Minneapolis look like?

What should a post-2020 downtown Minneapolis look like?

A working group formed by the mayor issued a report Tuesday on possibilities for Minneapolis’ downtown. The group outlined other ways to draw people back to downtown, including loosening liquor laws to allow open containers outside during events. 
by Jon Collins

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Wisconsin's GOP-led Legislature to block meningitis vaccine requirement for students

Wisconsin's GOP-led Legislature to block meningitis vaccine requirement for students

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature plans to take the final step needed to stop Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration from requiring 7th graders be vaccinated against meningitis. The state Senate and Assembly plan to take action Wednesday that would block the proposal.
by The Associated Press

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Explainer: Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program

Explainer: Minnesota's new paid family and medical leave program

Minnesotans — regardless of where they work — will soon be covered under a new family and medical leave program that was signed into law this session.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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