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MnDOT launches Name a Snowplow contest

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has launched its "Name a Snowplow" contest, according to a press release.

By James Ledbetter | Dec 27, 2020

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Additional federal unemployment payments on the way for Minnesota residents

Minnesota residents can soon expect to see their extended federal jobless benefits roll in, and some may have already started seeing the additional $300 on their unemployment payments.

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 29, 2020

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Minnesota wind farm plans could disrupt views for South Dakota residents

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 28, 2020

South Dakota residents concerned about the impact on their pristine, lakeside views are raising opposition to a proposed wind farm across the state border in Minnesota.

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Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

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Dahms on funding bill's failure to reach floor for vote: 'The disabled are of infinitely more worth than zoo animals'

By Kimberly James | Aug 12, 2020

Though the Minnesota Senate unanimously advanced Senate File 12, providing $30.4 million in aid to disability service providers, the House DFL Majority did not bring the bill to the floor for a vote.

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Unemployment claims drop, still remain higher than usual

By James Ledbetter | Aug 3, 2020

Minnesota’s unemployment claims dropped slightly from the last week of July, but the claims still remain above 323,000.

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Four grants awarded to build, maintain critical infrastructure in rural Minnesota

By Kimberly James | Jul 23, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $153 million to help rural communities across the nation build and improve critical facilities.

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May unemployment rate rises to 9.9%

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 1, 2020

Minnesota's unemployment rate rose to 9.9% compared to April's seasonally adjusted rate of 8.7%, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

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Health insurance provider offers reduced payments due to pandemic

By Kyla Asbury | May 25, 2020

A non-profit health insurance provider is providing premium payment discounts because of COVID-19, Bring Me the News reported.

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Thousands of Minnesota employees claim they were illegally forced to pay union dues

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 4 years ago

Roughly 8,000 public sector employees in Minnesota are being represented in a class action suit against two labor unions for forcing them to pay union fees as a condition for unemployment.

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Minnesota farmers forced to euthanize livestock due to COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | May 6, 2020

Minnesota’s top agriculture official said farmers are having to kill off their livestock of hogs and chickens.

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Minnesota passes Rural Finance Authority funding bill to help farmers

By Carrie Bradon | Mar 31, 2020

Although Minnesota House Democrats previously voted to block a bipartisan bill that would have directed funds to the Rural Finance Authority, the fund has been replenished.