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Minnesotans honor the state’s Japanese American veterans

Minnesotans honor the state’s Japanese American veterans

Fort Snelling was home to a linguistics school, where about 6,000 people were trained in Japanese language. Those linguists went on to break codes and serve on the front lines, a role military officials said was crucial in bringing the end to the war. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measure

Tensions flare at Minnesota Capitol as debates stretch on; DFLers say they’ll push ahead with ERA measure

In a sign of growing Capitol frustrations, House Speaker Melissa Hortman called for a snap vote after a long debate. Republicans say the move suppressed their voice. It could spell trouble for an orderly session end.
by Dana Ferguson

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Jurors in Feeding Our Future case see defendants’ long text trail

Jurors in Feeding Our Future case see defendants’ long text trail

Jurors in federal court in Minneapolis were shown hundreds of WhatsApp text messages in which operators of food distribution sites allegedly discussed how to divvy up money that they stole from government child nutrition programs.
by Matt Sepic

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A few things to know about the companies planning to replace or compete with Uber and Lyft

A few things to know about the companies planning to replace or compete with Uber and Lyft

If Uber and Lyft leave Minnesota, they will make room for several rideshare companies who have their eyes on the market. One new company has already announced its app is ready to go live and that they will be the first of the new services to start providing rides.
by Sarah Thamer

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For more than 25 years, Betty Folliard has pushed Minnesota to adopt the equal rights amendment

For more than 25 years, Betty Folliard has pushed Minnesota to adopt the equal rights amendment

Betty Folliard has had her eyes on the ERA prize since she began serving in the House in 1997. After leaving the House in 2003, Folliard has continued her quest to amend the state constitution.
by Regina Medina

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Minnesota semiconductor manufacturer awarded nearly $200 million in state, federal funding for expansion

Minnesota semiconductor manufacturer awarded nearly $200 million in state, federal funding for expansion

Bloomington's Polar Semiconductor is beginning a $525 million expansion that it says will double its output and create 160 new jobs. It’s slated to receive nearly $200 million in state and federal funding for the project.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Rochester Public Schools move to formalize procedure for helping transgender kids

Rochester Public Schools move to formalize procedure for helping transgender kids

Around the state, school districts have or are in the process of developing guidelines aimed at helping transgender and gender-nonconforming kids navigate school. One such district is Rochester, where new guidance issued last fall has led to contentious school board meetings.
by Catharine Richert

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Psychosis care model gives new hope to young patients

Psychosis care model gives new hope to young patients

Psychosis comes with a slew of treatment challenges. In the last decade, a new program model has seen success with treating patients as soon as they start showing symptoms. One Minnesota patient says this care is the reason he’s back on his feet and planning his future.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Rideshare drivers find themselves at similar crossroads 1 year after Walz veto

Rideshare drivers find themselves at similar crossroads 1 year after Walz veto

Rideshare drivers have been pushing for urgent action on driver pay and job security protections for the last year and a half. Lawmakers and the governor are facing pressure to strike a statewide deal or risk losing Uber and Lyft service starting in July.
by Clay Masters

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