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Minnesota Senate Wraps Session with 'A-Grade' Claim Amidst Key Accomplishments and Unresolved Debates

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minnesota Senate concluded its 2026 legislative session with Majority Leader Erin Murphy asserting an 'A-grade' for the chamber's performance, despite end-of-session frustrations and several high-…

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Minnesota Sees Economic Boom from Data Centers Amid Energy Concerns

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

Minnesota is experiencing a significant economic boost from the burgeoning development of hyper-scale data centers, which are bringing thousands of jobs and substantial property tax windfalls to local…

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Minnesota DHS Faces Federal Payment Threats Amid Medicaid Provider Woes

Written: Friday, July 24, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is navigating significant federal scrutiny and the threat of substantial payment withholding, as state lawmakers pressed officials during a July 1st he…

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Senate advances literacy aid reform bill amid district funding concerns

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota Senate on March 25 advanced a bill that would overhaul how the state distributes literacy funding to schools, shifting from a performance-based model to one focused on student need. The…

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Minnesota Senate examines food crisis amid federal cuts

Written: Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Minnesota Senate held a hearing on October 7 to discuss escalating food insecurity in the state, where food shelf visits have nearly tripled since 2020 and federal funding cuts threaten to worsen…