Hennepin County

Hennepin County Advances Net-Zero Goals with Carbon Sequestration and Waste Mitigation Efforts

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

The county board approved a new initiative to measure land-based carbon emissions and offsets, reinforcing its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, alongside ongoing waste management disc…

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Hennepin County Grapples with Minneapolis Waste Agreement Amid Policy Conflict

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Commissioners debated the City of Minneapolis's continued use of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, citing a direct policy conflict and environmental concerns regarding alternative disposal methods.

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Hennepin County Seeks Input on Metropolitan Workforce Development Strategy

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

An updated regional plan under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act aims to bolster job training and employment services across a six-county metropolitan area, with Hennepin County playing a p…

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Minnesota House

Proposed State Park Faces Funding Challenges, Seeks Clear Operational Framework

Meeting Oct 14, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Lawmakers and officials at a Minnesota House meeting emphasized the critical need for dedicated, ongoing financial appropriations and unambiguous management responsibilities for the prospective Hortma…

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Minnesota House Addresses Critical Issue of Severing Joint Contracts for Deed in Domestic Abuse Cases

Meeting Jul 30, 2026Story Date Sep 27, 2026

Lawmakers in Minnesota are considering measures to provide a vital legal pathway for survivors of domestic abuse, allowing them to sever financial ties to abusers through joint property agreements.

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Minnesota House Advances Bill to Strengthen Firearm Removal from Abusers

Meeting Jul 30, 2026Story Date Sep 24, 2026

House File 4075 aims to bolster protections for domestic violence victims by strengthening mechanisms for removing firearms from individuals subject to protective orders.

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Minnesota Senate

Minnesota Counties Decry Unsustainable Waiver Case Management System, Seek Reforms

Meeting Sep 10, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Local officials and state agencies are calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the current flat-rate reimbursement model for waiver case management, citing overwhelming caseloads and uncompensated wor…

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Provider Revalidation Backlog Disrupts Care for Minnesotans with Disabilities

Meeting Sep 10, 2026Story Date Oct 16, 2026

Thousands of Minnesotans, including children receiving autism treatment and individuals needing private duty nursing, have experienced severe interruptions to essential care due to state revalidation…

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