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2026.06.05

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:50:48 GMT

Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that.
Nearly 300 16- and 17-year-olds were married in Wisconsin over the past decade.
By Gus Pirlot, Wisconsin Watch
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/06/child-marriage-with-parental-consent-is-still-legal-in-wisconsin-republicans-have-blocked-democratic-efforts-to-change-that/

Waymo is on the roads, but some Minneapolitans are hoping to hit the brakes
Political leaders and others met at a forum this week to get out in front of the expected launch of Waymo’s driverless taxis.
by Trevor Mitchell
https://www.minnpost.com/metro/2026/06/waymo-here-but-some-minneapolitans-are-hoping-to-hit-the-brakes/ ( Read more... )

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2026.06.04

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:29:45 GMT

Minneapolis could soon see the rebirth of its bicycling ride share program
Nice Ride vanished from the streets in 2023, but it could soon be back with a boost from e-bikes.
by Bill Lindeke
https://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2026/06/minneapolis-could-soon-see-the-rebirth-of-its-bicycling-ride-share-program/

On HCMC’s list of financial troubles, generosity is a leading culprit
‘Charity care’ is fundamental to the hospital’s mission. But as costs climb, so do concerns about long-term sustainability.
by Maddie Robinson
https://www.minnpost.com/community-health/2026/06/on-hcmcs-list-of-financial-troubles-generosity-is-a-leading-culprit-charity-care-hennepin-county-medical-center/ ( Read more... )

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2026.06.03

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:03:37 GMT

How residential solar installers are weathering a downturn
by Brian Martucci
https://www.minnpost.com/newsletter/how-residential-solar-installers-are-weathering-a-downturn/

Cheeseheads? Nah. Minnesota hosts true fromagières.
At the American Cheese Society competition, hosted annually in Minneapolis, volunteers go home with samples. They’re pretty gouda.
by Sheila Regan
https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2026/06/cheeseheads-nah-minnesota-hosts-true-fromagieres-cheese/ ( Read more... )

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2026.06.01

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:39:28 GMT

Happy meteorological summer!

The rise and fall of Minneapolis-Moline
Created by a 1929 merger of three Midwest manufacturers, Minneapolis-Moline became one of the nation’s largest farm equipment companies and a major Minneapolis employer.
by Paul Nelson
https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2026/06/the-rise-and-fall-of-minneapolis-moline/ ( Read more... )

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2026.05.31

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:47:46 GMT

Could Trump’s Iran ‘excursion’ be a bigger global turning point than Vietnam?
The far shorter Middle East war has rapidly revealed the strategic weakness of US firepower in an interconnected world
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/may/31/donald-trump-iran-excursion-vietnam-war

‘It’s never enough’: young Americans struggle to build financial independence as cost of living spikes
A difficult job market and rising costs are making it harder for young adults to enter adulthood
Rainesford Stauffer
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/31/young-adults-financial-independence-affordability-crisis ( Read more... )

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2026.05.30

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:43:13 GMT

Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach
Plane landed in Wisconsin and ‘unruly passenger’ was taken into custody before flight continued to Minnesota
Edward Helmore
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/30/chicago-minneapolis-united-airlines-flight-diverted-attempted-cockpit-breach

Why $1bn in Balkans energy contracts are going to an obscure company connected to Donald Trump
Guardian investigation shows how US presidency blurs line between policy and enrichment of American ruling family and those around it
Tom Burgis in Sarajevo
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/30/why-1bn-in-balkans-energy-contracts-are-going-to-an-obscure-company-connected-to-donald-trump ( Read more... )

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2026.05.29

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:17:02 GMT

Australia announced it is suing 3M for more than $1 billion over contamination from PFAS “forever chemicals” used in firefighting foam at defense bases, accusing the company of withholding information about the risks posed by the foam, the Associated Press reported Thursday. via MinnPost
https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-business/australia-launches-record-1-4b-lawsuit-against-3m-over-forever-chemicals-at-defense-bases/

The Minnesota Reformer has a preview of the Minnesota Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor state conventions, which start Friday and run through Sunday. DFLers will gather in Rochester to review their platform and endorse candidates for November’s midterm elections while Republicans will head to Duluth to do the same. Via MinnPost
https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/05/28/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-dfl-gop-conventions-this-weekend/ ( Read more... )

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2026.05.28

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:38:03 GMT

O’Hara resignation unsettles already shaky ground for Minneapolis law enforcement
MPD chief’s abrupt departure lands amid an ongoing battle between Mayor Frey and the Council to confirm the city’s community safety commissioner.
by Trevor Mitchell
https://www.minnpost.com/metro/2026/05/oharas-resignation-unsettles-already-shaky-ground-for-law-enforcement-in-minneapolis/

What to know about Minneapolis acting police chief Katie Blackwell
Mayor Frey names Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell as interim police chief following the departure of former Chief Brian O’Hara.
by Megan Germundson
https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2026/05/what-to-know-about-minneapolis-acting-police-chief-katie-blackwell/ ( Read more... )

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2026.05.27

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:56:46 GMT

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after allegations he interfered with investigation
Cari Spencer
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/26/chief-brian-ohara-of-minneapolis-resigns-after-interference-with-investigation

Nonprofit fraud: Amid high‑profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on
The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.
By Sarah Webber, The Conversation
https://www.minnpost.com/national/2026/05/nonprofit-fraud-amid-high-profile-prosecutions-an-accountant-explains-whats-really-going-on/ ( Read more... )

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2026.05.26

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:21:00 GMT

Asylum approvals plummet at Fort Snelling immigration court as case numbers soar
A MinnPost data analysis reveals a collapsing approval rate driven by lightning-quick hearings, constantly changing legal standards, and an aggressive push to clear the docket.
by Shadi Bushra
https://www.minnpost.com/metro/2026/05/asylum-approvals-plummet-at-fort-snelling-immigration-court-as-case-numbers-soar/

As our infrastructure deteriorates and prices at the pump rise, elected officials are playing politics with gas taxes
Minnesota and the rest of the country need a more stable system to pay for roads.
by Bill Lindeke
https://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2026/05/as-our-infrastructure-deteriorates-and-prices-at-the-pump-rise-elected-officials-are-playing-politics-with-gas-taxes/ ( Read more... )

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2025.05.25

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:18:05 GMT

‘It’s Minnesota’s park’: High rollers and Tilt-A-Whirls, Valleyfair celebrates 50 years
Alex V. Cipolle and Jacob Aloi
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/25/valleyfair-amusement-park-in-shakopee-celebrates-50-years

Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks prompt raft of conspiracy theories in divided US
Ever-growing influence of social media and AI means such ideas spreading at faster rates than before, experts say
Edward Helmore
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/25/ebola-hantavirus-conspiracy-theories ( Read more... )

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2026.05.24

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:41:34 GMT

Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil
Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/24/red-river-valley-farmers-worry-as-strong-winds-cause-dust-storms-threaten-their-soil

'Long Leif' siblings go indoors as Detroit Lakes troll artist stages first museum exhibit
The Associated Press
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/23/long-leif-siblings-go-indoors-as-detroit-lakes-troll-artist-stages-first-museum-exhibit ( Read more... )

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2026.05.23

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:26:49 GMT

‘Every health facility said they were full’: alarm over rapid spread of Ebola in DRC
New strain of virus, aid cuts and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreak
By Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and Prosper Heri Ngorora in Goma
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/23/ebola-virus-spread-drc-democratic-republic-of-congo

Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC
Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede responders
Kat Lay Global health correspondent
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/22/suspected-ebola-cases-triple-in-a-week-as-who-warns-of-rapid-spread-in-drc ( Read more... )

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2026.05.22

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:57:23 GMT

Ramsey County deputy Chadd Muellner is facing two felony counts of engaging in electronic communication relating to or describing sexual conduct with a child after sending explicit messages and photos to people he believed were children, according to court documents filed Thursday and cited by WCCO-TV. Via MinnPost
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/ramsey-county-deputy-charges-explicit-messages-with-children/

Authorities with the FBI are searching for a Minnesota man they say evaded arrest by jumping from a fourth-story balcony Thursday, according to KARE 11. Muhammad Abdulqadir Omar, one of 15 defendants charged in connection with sweeping fraud indictments tied to state programs, was shown appearing to limp past surveillance cameras in video played by authorities at an FBI press conference announcing the charges. Via MinnPost
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/fraud/2-minneapolis-men-indicted-in-36-million-medicaid-housing-fraud-scheme/89-1314717e-8ffe-491f-bb66-829019fddf73?tbref=hp ( Read more... )

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2026.05.21

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:54:15 GMT

How to cover a Legislature that does its business in private
by Matthew Blake
https://www.minnpost.com/newsletter/minnesota-legislature-transparency-covering-session-business-in-private/

As fire crews extinguish the remaining hot spots in the Flanders wildfire, investigators with the Department of Natural Resources say they have located the fire’s origin and identified people of interest who could face criminal charges, MPR News reported Wednesday. Via MinnPost
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/20/dnr-identifies-starting-location-people-of-interest-connected-to-flanders-fire ( Read more... )

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2026.05.20

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:58:33 GMT

This supersized heat pump will heat and cool a whole St. Paul neighborhood
by Brian Martucci
https://www.minnpost.com/newsletter/this-supersized-heat-pump-will-heat-and-cool-a-whole-st-paul-neighborhood/

Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill banning prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket from operating in the state, making Minnesota the first state to do so, NPR News reported Tuesday. In response to the new law, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against the state Tuesday to block it, according to a press release from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Via MinnPost
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/nx-s1-5821265/minnesota-ban-prediction-markets ( Read more... )

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2026.05.19

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:05:49 GMT

WHO considers use of experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC
WHO chief said he was ‘deeply concerned’ after at least 500 suspected Ebola cases and 130 deaths reported in outbreak of Bundibugyo strain
Kat Lay in Geneva
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/19/ebola-outbreak-drc-who-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-deeply-concerned

‘It’s heartbreaking’: panic in eastern DRC over return of Ebola
Residents of Ituri province fear spread of disease and economic impact of outbreak six years after the last
Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and Prosper Heri Ngorora in Goma
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/18/ituri-eastern-drc-ebola-outbreak-panic-fear ( Read more... )

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2026.05.18

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:40:36 GMT

Minnesota deploys national guard to help fight wildfires in northern region
Tim Walz, the state’s governor, calls blazes ‘unpredictable and fast-moving’ as dry, windy weather fuels them
Marina Dunbar
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/17/minnesota-national-guard-wildfires

HCMC bailout fine print, the bonding bill, and a last push to police the immigration police: What the Minnesota Legislature accomplished in its final hours
Bills were not printed in time for public debate. But legislative leaders point to achievements on hospitals, bonding, and fighting fraud.
by Matthew Blake
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/05/hcmc-bailout-fine-print-the-bonding-bill-and-a-last-push-to-police-the-immigration-police-what-the-minnesota-legislature-accomplished-in-its-final-hours/ ( Read more... )

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2026.05.17

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:25:20 GMT

As DFL sit-in ends, Minnesota lawmakers yet to vote on key issues before Sunday
Peter Cox and Cait Kelley
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/16/minnesota-lawmakers-race-to-pass-bills-before-end-of-session-on-sunday

Duluth Dylan Fest celebrates city’s most famous native son’s 85th birthday
Dan Kraker
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/17/duluth-dylan-fest-celebrates-citys-most-famous-native-sons-85th-birthday ( Read more... )

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2026.05.16

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:55:30 GMT

Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves
Gardeners across the country are flocking to climate-resilient native plants as concerns about extreme heat, flooding, and pollinators grow.
by Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Grist
https://www.minnpost.com/environment/2026/05/once-dismissed-as-weeds-native-plants-are-now-flying-off-the-shelves/

Report: Most of Minnesota’s public drinking water systems met safety standards in 2025
Kirsti Marohn
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/16/report-most-of-minnesotas-public-drinking-water-systems-met-safety-standards-in-2025 ( Read more... )

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2026.05.15

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:58:19 GMT

Hennepin County Property Tax is due today.

Hennepin County Medical Center is a winner in the legislative deal Tim Walz announced Wednesday. Here is what else to know.
The agreement includes $1.2 billion toward infrastructure and nary a word about guns and ICE.
by Matthew Blake, Brian Arola and Maddie Robinson
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/05/hennepin-county-medical-center-is-a-winner-in-the-legislative-deal-tim-walz-announced-wednesday-here-is-what-else-to-know/ ( Read more... )

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2025.05.14

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:18:24 GMT

The Minnesota House passed a bill Tuesday placing restrictions on social media accounts for children 15 and younger, WCCO-TV reported. Some of the safety features in the bill include requiring parental consent for children signing up for social media accounts; setting privacy settings to the strongest levels by default; prohibiting targeted ads; and limiting addictive features such as infinite scrolling and video autoplay. Via MinnPost
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-approves-bill-social-media-children/

“This bill is going to do a lot to protect our kids, and there’s a lot more going forward that we can do,” Rep. Peggy Scott, R-Andover, said. In a letter to a House committee, NetChoice, a group representing tech companies like Meta and Google, argued that Minnesota’s bill puts “minors’ sensitive data at risk,” and infringes on the First Amendment rights of users as well as the social media platforms themselves. Via MinnPost
https://netchoice.org/netchoice-testimony-in-opposition-to-minnesota-hf-4138/ ( Read more... )

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2026.05.13

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:46:41 GMT

Heat pumps are extremely efficient. But can they save money?
by Brian Martucci
https://www.minnpost.com/newsletter/heat-pumps-are-very-efficient-but-can-they-save-money/

In the fight to get more discounts on prescription drugs, Minnesota hospitals score a win. Maybe.
DFLers accuse Lisa Demuth of holding up a bill that the pharmaceutical industry fiercely opposes.
by Matthew Blake
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2026/05/discounts-on-prescription-drugs-minnesota-hospitals-score-a-win-maybe/ ( Read more... )

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2026.05.12

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:58:18 GMT

Hennepin County property tax is due May 15th.

US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices
Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highest jump since 2023
Gaya Gupta
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/12/us-inflation-april-iran-war ( Read more... )

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2026.05.11

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:41:20 GMT

Less than half of kindergartners in the north-central Minnesota city of Menahga are vaccinated for measles, reports the Minnesota Star Tribune. Statewide the measles vaccination rate for kindergartners is 86%, compared to 92% nationally. In Menahga it’s 49%. Via MinnPost
https://www.startribune.com/in-one-small-minnesota-city-less-than-half-of-kindergartners-are-vaccinated-for-measles/601601089

No going topless at the beach in Blaine, reports Bring Me The News. Despite a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling declaring breasts don’t constitute indecent exposure, the Blaine City Council decided to pass an ordinance disagreeing with that and updating its own nudity law. Via MinnPost
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/blaine-updates-nudity-law-following-minnesota-supreme-court-decision ( Read more... )

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