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Minnesota makes child grooming a felony crime

Story Date Aug 2, 2026

Minnesota's new law making child grooming a felony takes effect August 1st, closing legal gaps that previously allowed adults in positions of authority to prey on children without serious consequences…

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Senator Says Nuclear Question Looms Over Minnesota's 2040 Clean Energy Mandate

Meeting May 29, 2026Story Date Jul 28, 2026

As the Senate session closed, Sen. Nick Frentz said Minnesota's path to zero net emissions likely runs through nuclear power, while new data center rules aim to blunt costs for ratepayers.

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Press Conference: New Law Criminalizing Acts of Grooming Set to Take Effect - 07/31/26

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Press Conference: New Law Criminalizing Acts of Grooming Set to Take Effect - 07/31/26

Published: Saturday, August 1, 2026

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