Saint Paul, MN|News|
States With High Fertility Rates May Get More DOT Cash: Where MN Ranks
U.S. states producing more babies may soon get more federal transportation funding amid historically low birth rates.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
- Southwest Minneapolis, MN
Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
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Eden Prairie, MN|News|
Brainwave Scam Funded Couple's Eden Prairie Mansion, Girlfriends: Feds
Prosecutors said the couple overbilled Medicare and other insurers for brainwave treatments, or "neurofeedback therapy."
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Escalating Trade War With China Puts These Key MN Exports At Risk
China recently raised duties on U.S. goods to 84 percent, and President Donald Trump hit back with a 125 percent tariff on Chinese imports.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
MN Trooper Crashes Responding To Wrong-Way Driver; Child Critical
A trooper was heading to a wrong-way crash when he collided with one of the vehicles involved, authorities said.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Ex-MN Teacher Gets 6 Years For Sending Child Porn To Undercover Agent
Daniel J. Janke, 54, was also ordered to pay $18,000 in special assessments that benefit minors directly impacted by these types of offenses
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
MN Sues Trump Administration Over $914K In Education Funds
The U.S. Department of Education already approved the distribution of the money in contention, but reversed course under President Trump.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Over 350 Minnesota Workers Affected By April WARN Layoffs
Four major WARN notices were filed in just nine days, signaling over 350 job cuts mostly centered in the Twin Cities metro area.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
'Delete And Don’t Respond': MN Drivers Warned About New Text Scam
MnDOT says these messages are fake, and clicking the links could put your personal and financial information at risk.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Here's Why The Tornado Sirens Just Went Off In Minnesota
Tornado sirens just went off all across Minnesota.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Here's How Much You Need To Make To Buy A Home In WI, Study Says
The income needed to buy a typically-priced home in Wisconsin has jumped over 54 percent since 2020, according to the study.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Here's How Much You Need To Make To Buy A Home In MN, Study Says
The income needed to buy a typically-priced home in Minnesota has jumped over 43 percent since 2020, according to this study.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
New Dashboard Tracks What Federal Programs Trump Is Slashing In MN
Cuts to health, agriculture, and mental health services are already hitting Minnesota, and this state tool tracks what's being lost.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
These Are The Best Restaurants In The Twin Cities, New List Says
Eater Twin Cities this week released its list of "best new restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul right now."
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
These WI Stores Will Be Open On Easter, But Many Others Will Close
Hours may vary by chain, so it’s a good idea to call ahead to verify your local store’s hours.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
These MN Stores Will Be Open On Easter, But Many Others Will Close
Hours may vary by chain, so it’s a good idea to call ahead to verify your local store’s hours.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
MN Moms Could Benefit As Bill Brings Birth Centers Into Parity
A bill moving through the Minnesota Legislature could be a game-changer for families who choose to give birth in licensed birth centers.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Feds: MN Paving Firm Faked Test Results, Owes $1.3M
Of the $1,295,610 civil settlement, the U.S. government will receive $660,761, and the State of Minnesota will receive $634,849.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Ex-Dean At St. Kate’s Admits To Funneling University Funds To Lover
Laura Jean Fero will avoid jail and pay $25,000 in restitution after diverting $400K to her boyfriend’s firm while dean of nursing.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Tariff Costs Force MN Company To Walk Away From $160K China Shipment
The news comes just days after the Army veteran–turned–entrepreneur was named Minnesota’s Small Business Person of the Year by the SBA.
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Saint Paul, MN|News|
Mexican Cartel-Backed Drug Dealers Busted In Quiet Minnesota Towns
The Sureños, a cartel-linked gang from California, played a key role in a Minnesota drug network now at the center of federal charges.
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