@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNESOTA HEMP INDUSTRY FACES DECEMBER DEADLINE
New federal THC limits could disrupt products, jobs and businesses. Retailers are already cutting orders.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialEDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS INTRODUCES METAL DETECTORS
New screening measures raise questions about campus security, student privacy and daily school procedures.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialSAINT PAUL EXAMINES DRIVERLESS VEHICLE RULES
City leaders are reviewing safety, accessibility, labor and privacy issues. No commercial service has been authorized.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialXCEL SEEKS HIGHER MINNESOTA ELECTRIC RATES
The utility wants increases for 2027 and 2028. State regulators must review the request before rates are finalized.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SAFETY SHAKE-UP
Council leaders propose eliminating a central safety office. Mayor Frey warns of risks. Hearing October 27.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNEAPOLIS HALTS SCHOOL CLOSURES
The board unanimously stopped plans to close up to 16 schools for 2027–28. Enrollment and budget challenges remain.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialFEDERAL TAKEOVER OF RED LAKE CHILD WELFARE
Officials allege serious failures involving child deaths. Red Lake Nation disputes the action and has appealed.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialGAY BOWL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP COMES TO BLAINE
The Twin Cities host the tournament for the first time as LGBTQ+ flag football teams and allies compete October 8–11 at the National Sports Center.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialJUNETEENTH MINNESOTA ROYAL COURT JOINS CANCER AWARENESS EVENT
The Royal Court joins Saturday's free Minneapolis event on breast, prostate and colon cancer prevention.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialSTAUBER AND SWANSON CLASH IN DULUTH DEBATE
The MN-08 candidates disputed Boundary Waters mining, affordability, immigration enforcement and Stauber's past remarks about Minnesota.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialELLISON AND SCHUTZ CLASH IN ATTORNEY GENERAL DEBATE
Minnesota's AG candidates disputed Medicaid fraud prosecutions, federal immigration enforcement, lawsuits against Trump and financial conflicts of interest.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialHMONGTOWN MARKETPLACE FACES $6.6M FORECLOSURE LAWSUIT
Saint Paul's cultural and business hub remains open as a legal dispute raises concerns for longtime vendors.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialM STATE PLANS TO CLOSE DETROIT LAKES CAMPUS
The campus could close in summer 2028 or later, raising questions about student access, employee transitions and regional workforce training.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNESOTA SCHOOL FUNDING AMENDMENT ON NOV. 3 BALLOT
Voters will decide whether to increase distributions from the Permanent School Fund without raising individual taxes. A blank vote counts against the amendment.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMINNESOTA STUDENTS REMAIN BELOW 50% PROFICIENCY IN READING AND MATH
New 2026 test results show fewer than half of MN students meeting state standards. The new reading test establishes a fresh baseline.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialFEDERAL MEDICAID CHANGE CUTS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SOME MINNESOTANS
A federal change is affecting Medical Assistance eligibility in Minnesota. Who could lose coverage and what should recipients know?
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialMEDICAID CHANGE CUTS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SOME MINNESOTANS
A federal change is affecting Medical Assistance eligibility in Minnesota. Who could lose coverage and what should recipients know?
@hgenews.bsky.socialA girl nearly died after drinking raw milk. The state did little to punish the unlicensed farmer who sold it.
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@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialFIRST NEW TACONITE MINE IN 50 YEARS STARTS DIGGING | Mesabi Metallics has begun extracting ore near Nashwauk, with its $2.5 billion processing complex expected to start producing pellets in October.
@minneapolimedia.bsky.socialCOUNCIL PAUSES $5.9 MILLION CRISIS-RESPONSE HANDOFF | Minneapolis delayed replacing Canopy Roots after members demanded clearer answers about service continuity, workers and court-ordered police reforms.