Minnesota
Friday, March 15, 2024
MN debates jobless benefits for striking workers
Minnesota is among the states taking a closer look at extending unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike. A bill making its way through the …
Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens CWD worries in MN
By Jim Robbins for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service …
Galvanizing efforts to prepare more builders and designers in MN
Representatives from the building and design trades will gather this weekend to showcase their professions to Minnesota youth. Organizers want to …
MN standards program could deter wage theft in construction trades
Non-union construction workers rallied in the Twin Cities on Thursday over renewed concerns about wage theft. In the push to build more affordable …
Midwest network of regenerative farmers is rethinking chicken
By Twilight Greenaway for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publi…
Voting rights restoration highlights Super Tuesday vote in MN
More than a dozen states hold presidential primaries on this Super Tuesday. Minnesota is among them, and the election is seen as a big opportunity …
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 …
In advancing clean energy, MN coalition wants power lines along highways
By Frank Jossi for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Joyce Foundation-Public News Ser…
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 …
Tax prep services for low-income Minnesotans short on volunteers
Minnesotans with low to moderate incomes can turn to free services to help get their tax returns ready to file but some programs are saying a lack of …
MN public safety agencies reeling from weekend tragedy
The risk first responders face is getting renewed focus following the fatal shooting of two police officers and a paramedic in Minnesota. Amid …