Minnesota
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Health Coverage 101: Early research, expert guidance keep pitfalls at bay
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating health insurance options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
MN Part of Nationwide Burst of Clean-Energy Jobs
Federal data show much of the U.S. is seeing job growth for the clean energy sector, and Minnesota is no exception, as new regional numbers confirm …
Amid Nationwide Surge in Child Poverty, MN Mitigation Plan Takes Flight
Policy experts are reacting to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, showing the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%. In …
Rural Advocates Don't Want to Lose Community Improvement Momentum
Recent policy decisions are being carried out to improve the lives of Minnesota's rural communities. A national coalition says despite the progress…
MN Faces Calls to Investigate Prison Conditions
Prison reform advocates in Minnesota continue to speak out following a lockdown at the correctional facility in Stillwater. People incarcerated …
Assessing Need for School Counselors Amid SRO Debate in MN
Minnesota lawmakers could soon be called into special session in response to a controversy over school resource officers. The situation has prompted …
MN Delegation Brainstorms on Climate Solutions After Puerto Rico Trip
Next week, elected officials in Minnesota, along with Latine and environmental organizations, will gather to discuss a recent delegation trip to …
With Winter Around the Corner, MN Enhances Weatherization Efforts
The application period is now underway for Minnesotans who'll need help with heating bills this winter. The Energy Assistance Program also paves the …
Expert: Unaddressed Hearing Woes Could Make School Life Miserable
Parents in Minnesota have been feverishly helping their kids get ready for the new school year. A health expert says if hearing has been an issue for …
MN Implements 'No-Cost Meals' for All Students
With back-to-school season here, Minnesota is implementing no-cost meals for all students, regardless of family income. As districts prepare…
EPA Criticized After Passing on New Regulations for Factory Farms
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will hold off on imposing new regulations dealing with factory farms amid concerns about their li…
New MN Law Gives Skeletons of Buildings a Green Makeover
Just like electric vehicles and solar farms, the bare bones of a large building can be environmentally friendly if constructed with certain supplies…