Minnesota
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Legislation aimed at stopping MN employers from misclassifying workers
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a measure which would force employers to properly classify certain trade union workers and others as employees rat…
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Pushback vs. pushback: MN parents respond to political forces in education
Minnesota's largest school district is at the center of a budget controversy tied to the recent wave of school board candidates fighting diversity pro…
Can taller cover crops help clean the water in farm country?
By Brian DeVore for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News…
More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Wet weather this spring has improved drought conditions in Minnesota and southern Canada. However, experts remain on alert for increased wildfire …
New data illustrates turnover trends among local election administrators
Local offices around the country that help administer elections have seen higher rates of turnover in the past two decades. Newly compiled data show …
Midwest communities embrace unique musical instrument
By Kate Mothes for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collab…
Measuring long-term impact of Simpson trial on media literacy
O.J. Simpson's death has the nation looking back on the infamous murder trial that resulted in his acquittal. Experts say one of the lasting impacts …
EPA finalizes national standard for PFAS in drinking water
Minnesota is the site of a high-profile drinking-water contamination case linked with so-called forever chemicals and advocates are hopeful residents …
MN plan would overhaul its recycling approach
Minnesota ranks high for its recycling rate, but it still has a waste problem, putting more pressure on local governments. A plan in the …
During tax time crunch, multilingual sites in MN pitch in
Minnesotans who haven't completed their tax returns yet might be fretting about meeting the April 15th deadline. For those facing language barriers …
Mpls. funding fight underscores larger school budget pain
From expiring pandemic aid to declining enrollment, school districts in Minnesota face financial pressure and public school advocates and community …
Tragedy has MN lawmakers focused on straw purchases for guns
Minnesota lawmakers return this week following an Easter break. They're expected to resume talks on a gun-safety proposal seeing renewed urgency…