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Documenters report: New track & field coming to Camden High School

In a brief meeting, the Planning Commission approved permits for the new facility. They again postponed a vote on the new Democracy Center, which will now be considered at the June 22 meeting. The pos...

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Documenters report: Minneapolis school board approves budget for next school year

With almost no discussion, the board passed resolutions on school transformation, the proposed new building for Anishinabe Academy and the budget for next year. The post Documenters report: Minneapoli...

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Lowlights and glimmers of optimism from a new St. Paul housing study

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis offers complex findings from an analysis of the city’s much-debated housing policies. The post Lowlights and glimmers of optimism from a new St. Paul housing s...

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D.C. Memo: Postal service seeks voter lists from states — or else

Minnesota is among several states suing the USPS, which says it won't deliver mail-in ballots without the lists. Plus: Finstad, Emmer and other GOPers are demand that Walz, Ellison resignations. The p...

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‘I was scared.’ Minneapolis anti-violence workers enter ‘trauma season’ still reeling from ICE shootings.

In the months following the city's federal upheaval, including the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, some outreach groups have changed how they are preparing for summer violence. The post ‘I was scared.’ ...

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On Flag Day, consider America’s ongoing experiment

The hope has always been that the red, white and blue could someday create enough room for all of us to live and work and breathe in a country large enough to contain disagreement without demanding ex...

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Where legislatures lag, local officials are stopping data centers altogether

In Missouri and many other states, regulatory efforts have been stymied. That’s prompting fierce debates in city council chambers. The post Where legislatures lag, local officials are stopping data ce...

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Minnesota lawmaker attacks: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to Hortman killings, Hoffman shootings

Boelter admitted killing Melissa and Mark Hortman and shooting John and Yvette Hoffman in a deal that calls for two life terms plus 40 years. The post Minnesota lawmaker attacks: Vance Boelter pleads ...

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Asleep at the White House

An original editorial cartoon by Steve Sack, like this one on a sleeping President Donald Trump, will publish on MinnPost each Thursday. The post Asleep at the White House appeared first on MinnPost....

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Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis $700M, city estimates

The updated estimate covers a longer period and includes losses to residents and businesses along with money the city spent in response to the federal immigration operation. The post Operation Metro S...

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Remembering Jefferson’s Quran as the nation turns 250

From its beginnings, America extended religious freedom to people of all faiths. Today that promise is especially urgent for American Muslims. The post Remembering Jefferson’s Quran as the nation turn...

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Documenters report: Minneapolis City Council committee weighs ShotSpotter contract extension

The Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee postponed a vote on the contract. Some members said they want more information on alternative approaches before taking a vote. The post Documenters rep...

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Three books with Minnesota connections unearth family stories, deliver historical truths

Powerful, personal research drive ‘Without Terminus,’ ‘My Father Against the Nazis’ and ‘The Home of the Drowned.’ The post Three books with Minnesota connections unearth family stories, deliver hist...

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Documenters report: County moves to revive Hennepin Healthcare Board by January

The new board will consist of 11-15 members, including two commissioners and at least nine external individuals. The post Documenters report: County moves to revive Hennepin Healthcare Board by Januar...

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State says that Medicaid providers can get funding as they appeal disenrollment

Minnesota disqualified 3,411 care providers last week in an effort to claw back federal Medicaid funds. The post State says that Medicaid providers can get funding as they appeal disenrollment appear...

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As immigration courts narrow legal pathways, ‘refugee roulette’ still favors Russian asylum seekers

The U.S., including Minnesota, has a long history of taking in Russian dissidents dating back to the Cold War. The post As immigration courts narrow legal pathways, ‘refugee roulette’ still favors Rus...

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How a film festival can strengthen connections and bridge divides

Hosting a film screening as part of Minnesota's Better Together Film Festival may seem like a small act, but that's how resilient communities are built. The post How a film festival can strengthen con...

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University of Minnesota, Fairview finalize deal

The agreement secures funding for the University of Minnesota Medical School and a $1 billion investment by Fairview in its campus facilities. The post University of Minnesota, Fairview finalize deal ...

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Tickets now available to the public for Treatment or retreat? The future of addiction care in Minnesota

Join Andy Steiner and Katy Armendariz for a conversation about the future of addiction treatment in the state The post Tickets now available to the public for Treatment or retreat? The future of addic...

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Roller derby was already queer-friendly. Then it got more inclusive.

Years before trans athletes in sports embroiled national politics, roller derby — the five-player high-contact sport with punk rock nicknames — tackled the question of who could play. The post Roller ...

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Wisconsin’s prison population is heading toward a record high. Track the trend here.

Wisconsin's prison population is heading toward a record high, driven in large part by a surge in the number of women behind bars. The post Wisconsin’s prison population is heading toward a record hig...

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This wind-powered green ammonia plant could be a gateway to buffering Minnesota farmers from volatile fertilizer prices

A project at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center seeks a cleaner, homegrown alternative to imported fertilizer. The post This wind-powered green ammonia plant could b...

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DOJ won’t seek death penalty in Hortman assassination

The U.S. Department of Justice says the death penalty does not apply in the case against Vance Boelter. Plus: AFL-CIO kicks off convention in Minneapolis; black bear killed in Austin; corpse flower bl...

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Are we doomed to disagree? Not if we truly value diverse opinions

To most effectively navigate a complex world, Minnesotans who lean liberal need to hear and engage with those who lean conservative. The post Are we doomed to disagree? Not if we truly value diverse ...

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House Oversight Committee accuses Walz, Ellison of ‘fueling’ Minnesota’s fraud explosion

Committee head James Comer also asked Vice President JD Vance to continue to investigate Minnesota’s social service programs. The post House Oversight Committee accuses Walz, Ellison of ‘fueling’ Minn...

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Farmers Union Agency Earns Make More Happen™ Award for Supporting The Open Door

Community Support Helped Double Donation by Voting Online ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 4, 2026) – Liberty Mutual has officially awarded Farmers Union Agency (FUA) a 2026 Make More Happen™ Award for its […] Th...

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Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease

An infectious disease doctor explains why the 2026 tick season may be especially severe and how to protect against Lyme disease. The post Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to st...

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Member tickets available for Treatment or retreat? The future of addiction care in Minnesota

Join MinnPost reporter Andy Steiner and Katy Armendariz in conversation with metro editor Leah Fabel about the future of addiction treatment in the state. The post Member tickets available for Treatme...

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Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)

A new report finds that for every dollar invested in parks, cities reap $3 in economic benefits. Here's how. The post Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money) appeared fir...

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University of Minnesota entertains $30.5M bid for Les Bolstad Golf Course

Plus: Whistleblower report revels more about former Chief Brian O'Hara's alleged misbehavior; Columbia Heights looks to remove license plate readers; a grand Grand Old Day; Robbinsdale deals with PFAS...

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The Minnesota Legislature threw HCMC a lifeline. Other hospitals remain in critical condition.

A much-needed bailout at Minnesota’s landmark hospital left little room for others in need of funding. The post The Minnesota Legislature threw HCMC a lifeline. Other hospitals remain in critical cond...

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How Melissa Hortman invested in the humanity of a political opponent

The late speaker and Lisa Demuth modeled the kind of deliberate investment in their relationship that is too often missing in political life. The post How Melissa Hortman invested in the humanity of a...

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Documenters report: Minneapolis school board considers new public comment guidelines

The proposed guidelines would give priority to current students, caregivers and staff. The post Documenters report: Minneapolis school board considers new public comment guidelines appeared first on M...

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Appleton prison seeks job applicants amid renewed federal interest in facility for immigrant detentions

The 1,600-bed facility has long been eyed to help the Trump administration enforce its immigration policies. The post Appleton prison seeks job applicants amid renewed federal interest in facility for...

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Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin

Outraged Minnesotans with loved are demanding accountability over the state's Republican Party holding a public prayer for the former police officer in prison for murdering George Floyd. The post Minn...

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D.C. Memo: GOP Senators turning on Trump

Republican lawmakers reject Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, seek bipartisan votes to curb president's war powers. Plus: No plan for further Twin Metals review; a reader writes on polls, and more. T...

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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 driverless taxis. The post Waymo is on the roads, but some Minneapolitans are hoping to hit the brak...

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With flashy confidence, Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles makes seamless entry to WNBA

In her first month, the rookie point guard is drawing comparisons with WBNA greats. The post With flashy confidence, Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles makes seamless entry to WNBA appeared first on MinnPo...

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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. The post Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts t...

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