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What Minnesotans Can Expect if Walz Becomes Vice President
Minnesota has a unique history of producing vice presidents.
Minneapolis Now One of Worst Cities in Entire Country For Housing Shortages
The study argues that areas with more zoning laws have a greater housing shortage.
Medical Debt Relief On the Horizon in Minnesota
The Minnesota Debt Fairness Act will ban medical providers from withholding care from patients with unpaid medical bills.
Minneapolis Advertising Blitz Aims to Attract Police Officers After Mass Exodus (Video)
Mayor Jacob Frey and city of Minneapolis officials announced a new police recruitment campaign reaching a range of 300 miles after losing more than 300 officers since 2020.
Minnesota Governor Announces $25M ‘Tourism and Talent’ Marketing Campaign
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced a Star of the North campaign to attract visitors worldwide and recruit talent.
Tests: Minnesota Student Grades Down Since 2019
The Minnesota Department of Education released the 2023 statewide assessment results.
Minnesota’s Fatal Overdoses Jump 327% in 11 Years
And the number is likely to climb.
Minneapolis City Council Passes Rule; Ride-Share Company ‘Determining’ Future
The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance that ride-share companies say will force them out of the city because of increased costs and regulations.
Walz: Up to $1,300 Tax Rebates for Minnesotans Start This Week
Starting this week, Gov. Tim Walz says more than two million, one-time tax rebate payments up to $1,300 per family will be sent to Minnesotans through September.
Lawsuit: Minnesota Courts Delay Making Civil Lawsuits Public
A new 19-page lawsuit says Minnesota court administrators are delaying notice of civil lawsuit case proceedings to media and members of the public.
This is the Least Expensive Housing Market in Minnesota
As of May, the median list price in Minnesota's cheapest housing market was $119,725, compared to the statewide median list price of $409,950.
Minnesota Department Announces Roll-Out of Loans Laws
The Minnesota Department of Commerce is implementing laws that legislators passed this spring and Gov. Tim Walz signed in May.