Olmsted County Board

Homestead County Officials Explore Energy Future Amidst Infrastructure Upgrades

Meeting Jul 7, 2026Story Date Aug 27, 2026

County commissioners recently engaged in national discussions on energy production challenges and clean energy mandates while overseeing local gas utility improvements.

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County Approves Easements for Merc Gas Line Upgrade at Graham Park

Meeting Jul 7, 2026Story Date Jul 28, 2026

Commissioners unanimously reserved right-of-way along County Road 146 while granting Merc utility easements for interior park streets, ensuring future relocation costs fall to the utility.

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Minnesota House

Minnesota House Bolsters Domestic Violence Protections with Expanded Arrest Powers

Meeting Jul 30, 2026Story Date Aug 7, 2026

Legislators in the Minnesota House of Representatives recently advanced measures granting law enforcement expanded authority for warrantless arrests in misdemeanor domestic violence cases, aiming to e…

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Minnesota passes sweeping domestic violence protection package

Story Date Aug 1, 2026

The Minnesota House approved a comprehensive package of domestic violence legislation effective August 1st that strengthens protections for survivors and gives law enforcement new tools to intervene i…

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Minnesota panel approves bridge project, cuts $6.1M in environmental funding

Story Date Aug 1, 2026

The Minnesota House's environmental funding commission unanimously approved releasing 4.6 acres of protected land in Renville County for a structurally deficient bridge replacement on July 30, while a…

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Minnesota Senate

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

Meeting May 19, 2026Story Date Jul 24, 2026

Lawmakers approved significant spending on infrastructure, housing, and healthcare, yet critical issues like gun violence prevention remained contentious, prompting calls for greater transparency in t…

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