MN: Consumer
Picture becomes clearer on drug cost savings for older Minnesotans
Consumer advocates have long detailed how older adults struggle to manage the cost of their medications but hope is emerging in Minnesota and elsewher…
MN's new free tuition program resets higher ed path for tribal students
Indigenous populations have long faced barriers in pursuing higher education and Minnesota's new free college tuition program could help put some of t…
MN livestock producers may take concerns to the polls
Concerns about consolidation in the meat industry could drive livestock producers to the polls. Just four companies process about 85% of American …
With help of federal aid, MN 'green building' projects take flight
The federal Inflation Reduction Act just turned two years old. Those tracking its implementation said when you peel back the layers, a lot is taking …
MN farmers feel left out by new 'Right to Repair' law
The fall harvest is around the corner and Minnesota farmers hope their equipment holds up. Advocates said a new state law, intended to level the …
Report: Many Minnesotans squeezed by housing costs
Newly released data in Minnesota underscores what housing assistance groups have been preaching - it's become increasingly difficult for many people t…
With new home energy rebates on horizon, MN wants to emphasize equity
Minnesotans this month have a chance to share their thoughts on how the state should distribute home energy rebates. With federal incentives coming …
Pie-in-the-sky listings? Paying rental application fees for an out-of-reach unit
Data is scarce, but Minnesota housing advocates say in a tough rental environment, applicants sometimes fork over screening fees for a unit they …
Roof repair grants could keep MN insurance claims from spiraling out of control
Minnesota is part of a patchwork of states trying to reimagine storm preparedness, by making roofs on homes stronger - before winds and hail fueled …
Can e-bikes become a carbon reduction force?
Tomorrow Minnesota will reopen online applications for electric bike rebates. Environmental advocates are closely watching consumer demand for …
Watchdog hopes MN flood victims keep shady contractors at bay
Communities across Minnesota, especially in its southern half, have been responding to flood emergencies, and consumer protection groups are urging …
MN farmers push for more protection from corporate agriculture in Farm Bill
With a September deadline looming for Congress to finish work on renewing the Farm Bill, Minnesota family farmers are pushing for more regulations to …