March 3, 2023

Two Harbors again debates Lighthouse Point development

For more than twenty years, Todd Ronning has served as one of the volunteer lighthouse keepers at the Two Harbors Lighthouse, built in 1892 on […]
March 2, 2023

‘It’s not dead.’ Where repealing Minnesota’s Social Security tax stands at the Legislature

The governor doesn’t like the idea. Neither does the Speaker of the House. And the Senate Majority Leader is certainly not a fan. So that […]
March 2, 2023

Microsoft's new AI chatbot has been saying some 'crazy and unhinged things'

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft corporate vice president of modern Llife, search, and devices speaks during an event introducing a new AI-powered Microsoft Bing and Edge at […]
March 1, 2023

Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end

Additional benefits during the pandemic helped SNAP recipients reduce hunger and buy more expensive, healthy food. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Millions of Americans will have less […]
March 1, 2023

Ag Department sees need to support local food in Minnesota

Farmers markets and local food networks aren’t new to Minnesota. But the movement gained momentum during the pandemic — and a partnership of more than […]
March 1, 2023

Lifeline or logistical problem? Paid leave debate unfurls at Capitol

First-term Sen. Nicole Mitchell picked a meaty topic for her first community forum as a legislator: The Woodbury DFLer offered a rundown and sought feedback […]
February 28, 2023

What’s one of Minnesota’s biggest sources of revenue? The federal government of course

WASHINGTON — Businesses, universities and other entities in the state are profiting from doing business with the federal government, especially with the Pentagon. According to […]
February 28, 2023

Minnesota’s budget surplus grew to $19 billion, but new law requires accounting for inflation

Had Gov. Tim Walz’s budget office presented the latest economic and revenue forecast one week ago, it would have reported a $19 billion revenue surplus. […]
February 27, 2023

State economists: Minnesota finances stable with record-breaking surplus intact

Minnesota’s budget office reported Monday that the state’s record-breaking surplus is slightly less record-breaking than it was in November — that the previous surplus of […]
February 26, 2023

Black farmers worry new approach on 'race neutral' lending leaves them in the shadows

Lateef Dowdell watches the sunrise from what remains of land once belonging to his uncle Gil Alexander, who was the last active Black farmer in […]