Minnesota
Friday, May 9, 2025
Mighty Mississippi in MN gets extra shield thanks to land deal
The Mississippi River is the drinking water source for 20 million people and its starting point in northern Minnesota has new protections following co…
Thursday, May 8, 2025
For MN, SNAP benefits reach farmers markets, other parts of economy
Congressional Republicans are poised to move forward with a proposal that would bring major cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
MN finally gets federal aid for heating bill program but issue is not settled
For now, Minnesota officials say panic has eased over federal funding for a program helping low-income households with their energy bills but there …
Nearly half of MN school libraries lack licensed media specialist
Minnesota law requires K-12 school libraries to be staffed by a licensed media specialist but survey results indicated almost half of districts have d…
Monday, May 5, 2025
Checking underneath the 'family wellness' hood
May is Family Wellness Month, and Minnesota households are encouraged to work on goals beyond the surface level of success. One expert said family …
Coalition wants to end 'forced labor' in MN prisons
A Minnesota proposal is in the works that supporters say would end forced labor in correctional facilities. They note the 13th Amendment was adopted …
Grill cleaning can be a dirty mess, but for air quality, it doesn't have to be
The unmistakable smell of hamburgers or steak on outdoor grills will soon be making its way through Minnesota neighborhoods and with the weather warmi…
USDA moves may compromise safety for MN meatpacking workers
By Whitney Curry Wimbish for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Coll…
As May looms, MN lawmakers contend with added budget wrinkles
Minnesota lawmakers have a few weeks left to wrap up their legislative session on time. A new state budget tops the list of remaining tasks, with …
Federal cuts bring abrupt halt to community peacebuilding in Minneapolis
Violence prevention groups said building trust in vulnerable neighborhoods is key to their success but a global humanitarian organization worries abou…
MN town practices art of love, one letter at a time
By Alana Horton for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Colla…
MN fire chiefs lean on ads, targeted messaging to boost depleted ranks
In many small Minnesota communities, city hall windows display "firefighters wanted" posters. Lack of interest is a reality local fire chiefs have to …