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Higher business taxes kick in after unemployment talks collapse

Higher business taxes kick in after unemployment talks collapse

A failure by the Legislature to reach a deal on replenishing the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund means thousands of businesses are on the hook to pay higher taxes. 
by Brian Bakst

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Frey announces new search warrant policy in Minneapolis

Frey announces new search warrant policy in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey rolled out his proposal for a new policy for serving search warrants in the city, which includes a 20-second entry pause for daytime warrants and 30-second waits for nighttime searches, as well as use of additional ballistic protection.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota names reveal our connections, struggles for inclusion

In the first installment of MPR News’ series North Star Journey, editor Brandt Williams considers the power of changing and saying names from Bde Maka Ska to George Floyd.
by Brandt Williams

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital needs fall, viral spread recedes

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital needs fall, viral spread recedes

Minnesota’s path out of the pandemic continues to brighten, with just over 300 COVID-19 patients in the hospital now and known, active cases trending at a seven-month low. The fall-winter surge appears to be mostly over.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota public defenders reject state contract offer, OK strike

Minnesota public defenders reject state contract offer, OK strike

Better pay and working conditions were among the reasons why 470 public defenders and 200 support staff across Minnesota said they rejected the state’s offer and authorized a strike. Ten days of mediation must take place before they could walk off the job.
by Matt Sepic and The Associated Press

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War in Ukraine complicates war on climate change

War in Ukraine complicates war on climate change

Global leaders are calling for increased oil production outside of Russia at a time when scientists say the time to act on climate change is now.
by Paul Huttner

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Judge affirms that 61,000-acre Mille Lacs Reservation still exists. What does that mean?

Judge affirms that 61,000-acre Mille Lacs Reservation still exists. What does that mean?

Mille Lacs County plans to appeal the ruling, which it says creates uncertainty for nontribal members living within the reservation boundaries. But band officials say the ruling won’t change much for nontribal members.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Art Hounds: Harmonies and bright nature

Art Hounds: Harmonies and bright nature

This week Art Hounds recommend: Tawnee Corning’s psychedelic paintings explore humans’ connection with nature; the Shrieking Harpies improv their way through a new musical play weekly; and the Dollys perform roots music for Saturday’s brunch.
by Emily Bright

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Winter surge receding rapidly

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Winter surge receding rapidly

Minnesota’s pandemic path continues to brighten, with fewer than 400 COVID patients in the hospital now and known, active cases trending near a seven-month low.
by MPR News Staff

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