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Despite House nod to end Minneapolis 2040 lawsuit, bill ‘up in the air’ in Senate
The city’s comprehensive plan is caught up in a legal dispute, and a senator’s own legal troubles are holding things up at the Legislature.
The Glean: Latest headlines from around Minnesota
State Sens. Mitchell and Gruenhagen face ethics panel
Plus: St. Paul City Council wants bodycam footage from the shooting of a suicidal woman; Gobert wins fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award; Minnesota Book Awards winners; and more.
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Meet the graduating class of 2024 … the Class of COVID
Just as this year’s graduating seniors expected to enter high school in 2020, doors closed and laptops opened as schools pivoted to remote work to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But how are these students doing now?
University of Minnesota studies reveal disparities in intimate partner violence between rural and urban areas
Rate of abuse shown to be slightly higher in rural areas, a problem magnified by a lack of screening and resources.
Weekend Picks: Barcelona Flamenco Ballet at Granada; Halloween, Alaska performs at the Dakota
Plus: MIZU + OHYUNG at The Cedar; Ghoulish Delights brings the suspense; Tara Costello explores memory in Rosalux exhibit; and more.
Sure, he’s visiting Minnesota, but can Donald Trump win it?
The former president lost the state in both of his previous presidential bids.
Closed-door negotiations could make tribal nations major players in Minnesota’s new cannabis market, even off reservation
Legislative sponsors anticipated a larger tribal role but are anxious for results of compact talks between Walz and tribes.
Amid growing misinformation, climate education advocates push for more school instruction
A bill that requires Minnesota schools to teach about climate justice won’t advance this year, but advocates say they’ll keep trying.
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Commentary and opinion
Proposed ban on book bans in Minnesota is a solution in search of a problem
DFL-backed legislation is based on the claim that literature suppression is on the rise. That’s a stretch.
We have a roadmap for achieving 100 percent clean energy in Minnesota by 2040
Passage of the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act would help to get us there.
Plans for Minnehaha Falls park remodel underway
City officials are treading carefully as they weigh modifications to the popular site.
Lawmakers should craft a gaming plan with racetracks, tribal casinos and local charities in mind
The broadest benefits will come from state policy that brings all of these parties together.
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