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Did a state agency allow Minnesota Satanists to put up a holiday display at the Minnesota State Capitol?
Read More: Did a state agency allow Minnesota Satanists to put up a holiday display at the Minnesota State Capitol?Yes. The Minnesota Department of Administration issued a permit for a “Holiday Display” at the Minnesota State Capitol by Cerberus Ministries, a group of Minnesota Satanists. A phoenix with an inverted pentagram hanging above it – a known symbol of Satanism – is on display through Dec. 27. Despite in-person and social media protests, state…
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Minnesota breweries looking to appeal to younger customers
Read More: Minnesota breweries looking to appeal to younger customersAs production at craft breweries declines, Minnesota brewers expanded the range of beverages and events they offer to attract younger generations. That means less beer and more nonalcoholic drinks, cannabis beverages, and canned cocktails, as well as events where individuals would be comfortable in a taproom by themselves, like silent book clubs. Craft brewers throughout…
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Cooperative makes push for more solar in west-central Minnesota
Read More: Cooperative makes push for more solar in west-central MinnesotaTwo nonprofit groups have teamed up to help a solar cooperative get off the ground in west-central Minnesota. The West Central Initiative and Solar United Neighbors are leading the Lakes & Prairies Solar Co-op as it takes sign-ups through the end of March with plans to begin rooftop projects in the spring and summer. Solar…
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Minnesota Republicans elect Alex Plechash as party chair
Read More: Minnesota Republicans elect Alex Plechash as party chairAlex Plechash ousted Minnesota Republican Party chair David Hann during a state central committee meeting on Saturday, reports KARE 11. Donna Bergstrom will remain deputy chair. During a Sunday appearance on Face the Nation on CBS, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said the presidential pardoning process “cries out for reform,” saying she didn’t agree with President Biden’s…
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Minnesota promised free college tuition, but hefty costs remain
Read More: Minnesota promised free college tuition, but hefty costs remainEditor’s note: This story is a collaboration between MinnPost and Open Campus, with support from Ascendium Education Group. It was co-published with The Chronicle of Higher Education. Minnesota this year has wiped out tuition bills for thousands of students applying to its public colleges. But big costs remain for some families. That’s because paying for…
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Minnesota regulators approve controversial carbon pipeline
Read More: Minnesota regulators approve controversial carbon pipelineVia KARE11: “A board of Minnesota regulators granted approval to a controversial carbon capture pipeline that has long drawn the ire of rural environmentalist groups.” MPR reports as more students qualify for services, Minnesota special education costs are climbing rapidly. Recently released state budget data shows a forecast of special education services to rise by…
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How to prevent violent acts like the shooting of a Minnesota CEO
Read More: How to prevent violent acts like the shooting of a Minnesota CEOCityscape | Twin Cities urban geographer Bill Lindeke weighs in on city life, transportation, planning and more in his column delivered to your inbox weekly. The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson isn’t just the loss of one life. It shattered families, broke trust, and left a void in our community. Having lived and worked…
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Is child care in Minnesota unaffordable for many state residents?
Read More: Is child care in Minnesota unaffordable for many state residents?Yes. Child care centers in Minnesota are unaffordable for many state residents. The benchmark for child care affordability set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is 7% of annual household income. A 2023 Child Care Aware report estimated that a “married-couple family” in Minnesota with a median income of $138,780 spends 11.2%-14.5%…
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Trump, GOP electoral wins boost mining prospects in Minnesota
Read More: Trump, GOP electoral wins boost mining prospects in MinnesotaWASHINGTON — Minnesota’s mining industry is looking forward to president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next month, which will usher in a reversal of policies that will allow Twin Metals to renew efforts to mine copper, nickel and other precious minerals in what opponents call environmentally sensitive land. For years, Twin Metals has strived to locate its…
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A bright future for Minnesota news
Read More: A bright future for Minnesota newsLocal news is in crisis. News outlets across the nation are downsizing or shuttering altogether, leaving many communities without local coverage. But despite this national trend, I’m thrilled to share that MinnPost is growing in 2025. We’ll be adding more talented reporters to our team who can pursue the stories that matter to Minnesota. And…
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Blake Lively accuses director, co-star of “It Ends with Us” of sexual harassment, smear campaign
Actress Blake Lively accused “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexually harassing her and seeking to smear her reputation after she spoke out about a “hostile work environment” that nearly derailed the film. In a legal complaint filed this week, Lively alleges she raised concerns about inappropriate behavior by Baldoni, who…
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Sacramento deputies arrest man on suspicion of beheading baby son
A Sacramento County father has been arrested on suspicion of beheading his 1-year-old son, sheriff’s officials said. Andrey Demskiy, 28, was arrested and booked Friday on felony charges of murder, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, and corporal injury on a spouse in connection with the child’s death, according to…
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