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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 …
Los sitios multilingües en Minnesota colaboran durante la crisis fiscal
Los habitantes de Minnesota que aún no han completado sus declaraciones de impuestos podrían estar preocupados por cumplir con la fecha l…
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 …
MN tinkers with policy to speed up wind and solar projects
Minnesota has about 15 years to achieve its mandate of 100% carbon-free electricity from utilities. To get there, clean energy voices say the …
MN sees spike in complaints related to homeowner insurance claims
While there's snow in the immediate forecast, the spring storm season has arrived in Minnesota and state officials said with complaints related to …
In making MN roads safer, law change sought for safety course
Traffic deaths are trending higher in Minnesota this year after a decline the previous year. Groups pushing for safer roads are convinced a small …
MN transportation sector could be next in line for carbon-free standard
Minnesota already has a law calling for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Now, there's a similar plan for transportation, and a legislative …
Indigi-Baby: MN project gets infants off to a wholesome start
By Jay Gabler for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collabo…
MN considers 'organizing' protections for renters
Minnesota lawmakers face growing calls this session to boost access to affordable housing and there is a proposal to lend a voice to existing renters …
MN food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Food shelves across Minnesota continue to adapt to record demand, that isn't showing any immediate signs of slowing down. This month, Hunger …
MN rolls out new electric-vehicle rebates
This week, the state of Minnesota began a new rebate program for electric vehicle purchases. Officials say a third of the funding set aside for the …
MN coalition: Give residents a voice in phasing in clean heat sources
A regulatory hearing dealing with energy policy does not seem like a setting for most Minnesotans but a new coalition is recruiting voices who want af…