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Walz says he’s running again to block Trump policies from ‘seeping’ into Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz said he was well-positioned to lead the state through possible turbulence from federal policies after serving at the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. And he promised to push back on the Trump administration.
Morning Announcements for Sept. 18 and Sept. 19
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Native American elders celebrated in Richfield with proclamation, connection
A state proclamation marked the second Native American Elders Day this week. A gathering in Richfield brought people from across the state to celebrate elders and their contributions to Native communities and Minnesota.
Art Hounds: Two retrospectives and a comedic cabaret
This week, Art Hounds highlight a pair of retrospectives celebrating Minnesota artists and a name-themed musical comedy in St. Paul.
Morning Announcements for Sept. 16 and Sept. 17
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Wednesday, Sept. 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is giving out nearly $1 million in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across the state. The funding indirectly comes from tax revenue generated by the now legal sale of marijuana.