Minnesota
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Growing veggies with a side of solar cuts emissions, boosts land access
The arrival of fall has farmers transitioning to the harvest season, but what if some gathered their crops with rows of solar panels right alongside …
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
MN labor groups rally with auto workers
Thousands of U.S. auto workers remain on strike, and the walkout is being felt in Minnesota. A rally was scheduled this morning in the Twin Cities …
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Wanted: Younger workforce ready to learn about climate jobs
If states like Minnesota are going to meet their climate goals, experts say younger workers will need to step into the roles to make it happen - like …
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 …
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 …