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Gov. Walz Signs Bill Codifying Abortion Rights In Minnesota Law
"The message that we’re sending Minnesota today is very clear. Your rights are protected in the state."
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How Did Renewables Fare During Winter Storm Elliott?
A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and North American Electric Reliability Corporation inquiry into the system’s performance is ongoing.
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USDA To Use Outdoors Recreation To Boost Economy Around National Forests, Grasslands
The program’s goal is to boost both environmental stewardship and economic benefit.
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Former Minneapolis Police Officer Charged With Assaulting Jaleel Stallings
The charges are just the latest fallout from the Stallings case, which also led to a $1.5 million city settlement.
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You Were Right, And They Were Wrong: The Year In Commentary
The Minnesota Reformer published more than 200 guest commentaries in 2022.
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A Cancerous Year
"I was extremely excited to start working at the Reformer this summer. Then, I got cancer."
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Child Poverty Rates Highest In States That Haven't Raised Minimum Wage
Congress had the opportunity to expand the child tax credit before the end of the year, but lawmakers did not arrive at a deal.
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2022 In Review: Labor Strife, Wage Theft And Rent Control Repercussions
"It was an exciting year to cover labor, especially in Minnesota, with its high union participation rate and low unemployment rate."
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2022: Right-Wing Fights, Election Deniers, Brady Violations, Police PTSD, 3M Chemicals
The Minnesota Reformer recaps the year.
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Study: Minnesota Renters Didn't Report Surge Of ‘Informal Evictions' During Moratorium
The findings suggest landlords largely adhered to both the spirit and letter of the law while the eviction moratorium was in effect.
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Minnesota Reformer: Some Modest Reforms To Improve Minnesota Democracy
The state once again led the nation in voter turnout last month.
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Gov. Tim Walz Appoints Six New Commissioners
Among the noteworthy appointments: outgoing state Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth, as Minnesota’s next commissioner of revenue.
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Retiring Hennepin County Attorney Says Minneapolis Police Lied About Jaleel Stallings Case
Mike Freeman says he erred in prosecuting Jaleel Stallings.
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Analysis: What Marijuana Regulators Could Learn From Minnesota's Municipal Liquor Stores
The local government-run establishments, which include both bars and liquor stores, made $37 million in profits in 2021.
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Minneapolis Councilman Jamal Osman Apologizes For Anti-Gay, Antisemitic Posts
Osman took to Facebook in October 2012 to argue in favor of a proposed constitutional amendment that would have banned gay marriage.
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3M To Stop Making ‘Forever Chemicals'
The company announced in a press release that its decision was based on careful consideration of "the evolving external landscape."
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Congress Rolls Out $1.7 Trillion Spending Deal In Race To Friday Deadline
It is likely to be the last significant piece of legislation lawmakers will push through during the 117th Congress.
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State Office Building Has Safety Hazards, Few Disability Accommodations
Lawmakers heard testimony from officials who manage the 90-year-old building and its various “band-aid” fixes to various infrastructure.
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Amazon Workers Launch Union Drive At Minnesota Fulfillment Center
Union organizers at the warehouse are collecting union cards for Amazon Labor Union Minnesota.
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White House Resumes Handing Out Free COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
The program will allow each household to order four free COVID-19 tests.