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MinnPost analysis: Cities, suburbs helped ensure housing density measures’ defeat despite broad support
The issue highlighted how the politics over local control can play out in unpredictable ways.
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100 new miles of protected bike lanes for St. Paul
Plus: A Lino Lakes development proposal that includes a mosque gets push-back; lifetime gun bans in Minnesota aren’t always lifetime; UnitedHealth CEO made $25 million in 2023; and more.
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Culturally specific maternal health care for Black and Indigenous women key to reducing harm for birther and child
A survey revealed that more than half the respondents — all Black birthing females in Minnesota — cited discrimination as having a negative effect on their health.
Community mourns beloved north Minneapolis restaurateur Sammy McDowell
The beloved owner of Sammy’s Avenue Eatery died unexpectedly Sunday.
Providing some care for the caregiver
Project between U of M, White Earth Nation aims to support people who watch over those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The U’s men’s gymnastics team is thriving … just without the U
Three years after the University of Minnesota eliminated its century-old men’s intercollegiate gymnastics program, a different sort of program lives on – something between NCAA Division I and club.
Weekend Picks: Richard II at the Guthrie; Independent Book Store Day; Barbara Cohen and Little Lizard
Plus: Erica Spitzer Rasmussen’s “Dress Codes” exhibit at St. Catherine’s University; groove to PaviElle French at Icehouse; Dreaming Our Futures in Rochester; and more.
Amid PFAS concerns, Blaine City Council approved $12 million in property tax abatement for new artificial turf fields
Some on the council and residents have voiced concerns about the potential for forever chemicals in the synthetic turf.
Commentary and opinion
The role of peer counselors in addiction recovery is more essential than ever
Proposed legislative changes could lead to fewer of these mentors, taking hope away from people with few other options.
Senate should confirm agency heads – but time is wasting
Commissioners Strommen, of the DNR, and Kessler, at the MPCA, have shown they are ready to tackle some of Minnesota’s biggest climate and environmental issues.
Five years in, Allianz Field parking shuttle predictions were wrong, but more can be done
Litter and speeding are still problems. On the other hand, fans are supporting local businesses within a large radius of the stadium.
Inclusion is a key ingredient for successful businesses
As Minnesota businesses deal with an historic workforce shortage, embracing DEI work is more important than ever.
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