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What we know about a Minnesotan's possible hantavirus exposure

State health officials say they’re monitoring a Minnesotan who may have been exposed to hantavirus. The person was briefly in contact with a cruise s…

4 weeks ago

Minnesota Now: May 13, 2026

A Minnesotan may have been exposed to hantavirus. The Minnesota Department of Health is monitoring this person for symptoms. The state epidemiologist…

4 weeks ago

Bison Festival celebrates release of herd that helps prairie habitat thrive

Every spring, a herd of bison stampede onto prairieland in the St. Croix River Valley. This Saturday, the Bison Festival at the Belwin Conservancy in…

4 weeks ago

Passage of Minnesota prediction market ban sets stage for likely lawsuits

Websites like Kalshi and Polymarket have unleashed a new era of betting on sports and current events. Minnesota lawmakers Tuesday passed a bill banni…

4 weeks ago

Electric vehicle sales in Minnesota are losing steam. Could gas prices change that?

Gas prices are continuing to climb. On Wednesday, according to AAA, the average price in Minnesota was $4.15. It’s averaging even higher in the seven…

4 weeks ago

Minnesota Now: May 12, 2026

State lawmakers passed a bill creating a new Office of Inspector General aimed at combating fraud. Once Gov. Tim Walz signs the bill, the state will …

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Grandfather of Aniya Allen seeking justice in unsolved killing, 5 years later

This spring is five years since a tragic series of shootings on the north side of Minneapolis. Three children were hit by stray bullets within weeks …

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Why developers are building more luxury single-family rental homes in Minnesota

In some Minnesota suburbs, a new kind of housing development is beginning to take shape: entire neighborhoods of newly built single-family homes desi…

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A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is facing a new legal challenge after the federal government sued the state over its climate deception lawsu…

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State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

Marquee fraud prevention legislation is on its way to Gov. Tim Walz’s desk to be signed into law.

A bill creating an Office of Inspector General recei…

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