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“I only work and work, and I can’t do anything else because I need to recover economically. I am the only one who is here with my daughter,” Alexa said in Spanish. “This is how many of us are.” ...via @19thnews.org
Single mothers lost months of income hiding from ICE — and now can’t afford to renew immigration papersThey survived ICE's takeover in Minneapolis. But now their DACA protections are set to expire, leaving dozens scrambling.www.minnpost.com
Another great article by @blindeke.bsky.social @minnpost.bsky.social. Thanks for the shout out, Bill! And that particular photo really brings home the point lol www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Did Minneapolis’ ugliest building have to be this bad?An unholy storm merging a disdain for the past with an embrace of poor taste left downtown’s streets bereft.www.minnpost.comUpper Mississippi River communities are exploring new ways to court tourists and introduce new lifeblood into the area. ...via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Tourism, entertainment give towns along Mississippi River a rebootThe Great River Road, an artery running from Minnesota to Louisiana, is providing a lifeline to small towns.www.minnpost.comThe Republican-endorsed candidate for state auditor has embellished his record in an attempt to draw a contrast with his competitor. His campaign has promised to clarify the exaggerations.
The Republican-endorsed candidate for auditor claimed to be a ‘certified fraud examiner.’ He is not.State auditor candidate Nate George has a prolific list of jobs, military service and credentials, but he’s also embellished his resume.www.minnpost.com
"Nothing says 'pennant race' less than a bunch of mediocre teams chasing postseason, and it didn’t take a seam-headed savant to predict the lack of excitement around this flawed, uninspiring Twins team," writes Pat Borzi.
Regardless of how the team fares in July, the Twins organization needs to invest in winningAs first steps, the Twins needs to reject trade offers and extend the contracts of veterans Ryan Jeffers and Joe Ryan.www.minnpost.comWill the Minnesota Legislature break out of its log jam? Here's an early look at the state's most competitive battlegrounds.
Red state? Blue state? Here are the races that will likely determine party control at the Minnesota LegislatureRematches abound in suburban nail-biters, plus coin-flips from Moorhead to the Iron Range.www.minnpost.com"If the new mayor can streamline the Department of Safety and Inspections to allow for both large-scale and small-scale investments, it would be a big shift for St. Paul’s business culture," writes @blindeke.bsky.social.
St. Paul tiptoes toward reforming its safety inspections processIf it streamlines its frustrating inspections system, St. Paul will make it easier for businesses to open and expand.www.minnpost.comSome Twin Cities EMS workers say they feel pushed to the brink and are calling for new leadership, staffing ratios aligned with increasing demands and greater investment in mental health supports.
Too few workers, too many emergencies, take toll on EMS providers’ mental healthHennepin County's union representing paramedics and EMTs voted ‘no confidence’ in EMS leadership amid multiple concerns.www.minnpost.comThe new unit will mix biofuel derived from crops, animal byproducts and even used cooking oil with jet fuel distilled from petroleum.
How Minnesota aims to become a global hub for sustainable aviation fuelUnlike some green-coded industries, sustainable aviation fuel production enjoys bipartisan support from state and federal lawmakers.www.minnpost.com
and I read this today and decided to bike them, and oh. just a delight to bike, and sit, and oh. this is why biking & walking is great.
Bill LindekeI wrote about the new parks and trails on the North Minneapolis stretch of the Mississippi. They are amazing! www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Welcome to the latest whiplash from Tim Connelly’s annual summer jubilee, writes Britt Robson.
Will Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball trade unlock the next level of superstardom in Anthony Edwards?One of the best pure point guards in the NBA, LaMelo Ball is expected to help elevate Ant, Gobert.www.minnpost.comJustin Vernon of Bon Iver will perform as 'Bon' Dylan. @sheilaregan.bsky.social has a rundown of what else to expect at this year's Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival.
Bon Iver, at Eaux Claires, to perform Bon Dylan. And yes, that’s spell-checked.After an eight year hiatus, Eau Claire's Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) is hosting Eaux Claires music festival this summer.www.minnpost.com“I truly do love my job in the Senate, but I love my state more than any job and I believe that we can get to a better place,” Klobuchar said. “I don’t like the status quo.”
Klobuchar vows to be a transformative governor as she vies for Walz’s seatRunning against fraud and for ‘affordability,’ Amy Klobuchar said it was time to leave the U.S. Senate for home.www.minnpost.comThe new single-issue voter? After striking out at the local and state levels, activists who oppose data centers are looking to the fall elections to slow down developments.
Data centers in Minnesota: The next big election issueAfter striking out at the local and state levels, activists against data centers are looking to elections to slow down developments.www.minnpost.com
