Minnesota
Friday, January 27, 2023
MN Navigates School Funding as Poll Shows Support for More Aid
A Minnesota House committee heard testimony Thursday about the governor's proposed spending plan for education. As these talks unfold, public polling …
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Measuring Paid Leave Access in Rural MN
Researchers have said rural communities face a host of unique challenges, and access to paid leave is one of them. Advocates hope the needs of rural …
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
News Literacy Week: Keeping Up the Fight Against Misinformation
Today is the start of National News Literacy Week, and according to a Minnesota expert, trust in the media remains low. But there are still plenty of …
MN Group Applauds Funding for 'Unarmed Civilian Protection'
Humanitarian groups, including one based in Minnesota, pointed out global conflicts have been pervasive in recent years. And in those trouble spots…
MN Puts Proposed "100% Carbon-Free" Goal on Fast Track
Minnesota has surpassed the goals it set more than a decade ago for renewable-energy standards. But as the climate crisis grows larger, there's a …
Report: Mental-Health Workforce Has Capable Help Waiting in Wings
Like many other states, Minnesota has its share of provider gaps when it comes to mental-health care, and a new report cited steps Congress and other …
MN Warehouse Workers: Unsafe at Any Speed?
Consumer demand for delivery companies like Amazon is not going away. But some people in Minnesota want more protections for workers filling orders …
Bill to Prevent Price Gouging in Emergencies Surfaces in MN
From supply shortages at the start of the pandemic to recent inflation spikes, consumer prices have sometimes been linked to claims of price gouging…
MN Part of Push to Expand Access to Voting
State legislatures across the country have reconvened, with many expected to take up election policy, including Minnesota. At the state Capitol…
MN Debates Drivers' Licenses for Undocumented People
It's been two decades since Minnesota stopped allowing undocumented people to apply for a driver's license. But there's renewed momentum in the …
Fewer Women Enroll in College; Racial Equity a Factor
Higher education experts say a concerning trend has emerged in the pandemic - declining college enrollment among young women. Those pushing for …
MN Sets Application Rules for Carbon Pipeline Review
Minnesota regulators are putting together plans to review a proposed carbon pipeline for the western part of the state. A meeting held Thursday set …