Advocates urge Walz to sign bill funding free college for former foster youthThe Fostering Independence Grant program currently funds free college for about 645 Minnesotans who were in foster care as teens. It’s in danger of taking a hit this fall if it isn’t given money to cover a budget shortfall due to unexpected demand.
As Walz signs $30 million for rural EMS, providers worry it’s not enoughRural providers of emergency medical services say they have a mismatch between their costs and reimbursements, so they turned to the state for help. A $30 million infusion is short of the request but could stave off some cutbacks.
Minneapolis City Council members celebrate statewide Uber/Lyft legislationSupporters say the new statewide law would increase driver pay by 20 percent. However, the per mile and per minute rates are lower than the levels included in the Minneapolis ordinance which would have gone into effect July 1.
It’s happening! Rare corpse flower is blooming, stinking up Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryPeople flocked to see the corpse flower inside the conservatory in St. Paul soon after it began blooming Thursday morning, as it will only emit its rotting smell for about 24 hours.
Inside Hmong Cornhole, the largest cornhole club in MinnesotaHmong Cornhole has strengthened the Hmong community’s social bonds in Minnesota and beyond, welcoming players of all backgrounds to participate in inclusive, weekly events and tournaments.
Roof Depot project faces new hurdle as state funding failsAmid Sunday’s frenzied end to the legislative session, several development projects around the state ended up without state funding they had anticipated. One of those was the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), making for a new hurdle in the years-in-the-making community project.
Hatchlings spotted on DNR FalconCam, new EagleCam in the worksThree of four falcon eggs laid this year in the livestreamed nest in St. Paul have hatched, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday. And an agency official says the DNR is also working to finalize the return of its popular EagleCam.
No charges in police use of force death of Willmar manA Kandiyohi County deputy will not be charged in the death of a Willmar man who died after being shot with a Taser as officers attempted to evict him from his apartment.
Play4min 12secLawmakers pass reforms to cut red tape for clean energy projectsClean energy developers and utilities have complained that the state’s permitting process is a roadblock to getting new wind and solar projects and transmission lines built. Now, reforms to streamline the projects and power lines Minnesota needs as it shifts to clean energy are in place.
Minnesota Poll Watch 2024To help keep our finger on the pulse of Minnesota’s elections this year, we are tracking poll results, fundraising data and forecasted election outcomes for Minnesota’s U.S. presidential race as well as the races for U.S. Senate and our eight seats in the U.S. House.
Play4min 10secArt Hounds: Bach on the road, BALLS Cabaret and ‘When Doves Choir’On Art Hounds this week: BALLS Cabaret is back every Sunday at Strike Theater! The Minnesota Bach Society’s Mini Mobile Concerts are in St. Cloud. And Choir! Choir! Choir! teaches the audience to sing Prince, in harmony, at First Avenue on June 1.
Police investigate potential bias motive in hit-and-run at Minneapolis mosqueThe Minneapolis Police Department arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run at a Minneapolis mosque. Police are investigating the incident as a potential bias crime.
Play3min 45secWolves lose close Game 1 to Mavericks 108-105 in Western Conference finalsThe Minnesota Timberwolves have a chance to get even in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Friday in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities rank among nation’s top park systemsResidents of St. Paul and Minneapolis have some of the best park access in the country, according to the Trust for Public Land’s 2024 rankings. Minneapolis ranked second, and St. Paul third, behind only Washington, D.C.
Play5min 55secSole GOP lawmaker on cannabis negotiating panel shares concerns about rolloutWidespread cannabis dispensaries are one step closer to reality after the Minnesota Legislature approved a bill speeding up the process for licensing. Rep. Nolan West has lingering concerns.
Remember last year’s Memorial Day travel jams? Chances are they will be much worse this yearHighways and airports are likely to be jammed in the coming days as Americans head out on and home from Memorial Day weekend getaways. AAA predicts this will be the busiest start-of-summer weekend in nearly 20 years.
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal chargesThe Federal Communications Commission has issued a $6 million fine against the political consultant who sent AI-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to voters ahead of New Hampshire’s presidential primary.
Justice Department says illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster and Live Nation drives up prices for fansThe Justice Department has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America and driving up prices for fans.
Mankato council incumbents all seeking reelectionAll three races for Mankato City Council seats this year will have an incumbent seeking reelection.
Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in showerTrain bassist and founding member Charlie Colin has died at 58. Colin’s sister confirmed the musician's death Wednesday to The Associated Press.