The Star Tribune is reporting Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have not been seen together in public in seven weeks due to an alleged rift following Walz’s failed vice presidential run.
“Others who spoke on condition of anonymity said the Walz team was not pleased at steps Flanagan had taken to assume the governorship, conferring with potential key hires and preparing for a possible run herself in 2026.”
Star Tribune reports a federal complaint has been filed against the Rochester School District by Parents Defending Education who say “RPS violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by offering scholarship and networking opportunities only to people of color.”
MPR reports on the long-lasting impacts of the Rapidan Dam failure including concerns of elevated levels of sediment heading downstream.
Fox9 reports the first suspected case of bird flu was reported in Barron County, Wisconsin.
Em Cassel at Racket has all you need to know about northeast Minneapolis’ newest galaxy bar that “reminds you there’s still room for innovation in restaurants, and that while it may feel like there’s nothing new under the sun, the right group of creative people can still genuinely surprise.”
[Subscribers only] Post Bulletin is reporting a federal judge dismissed six of Rochester City Council Member Molly Dennis’ complaints in a discrimination lawsuit, allowing the remaining three to remain.
“The remaining three claims revolve around allegations that Dennis was denied access to public services based on needs connected to her attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis and that she allegedly faced retaliation after seeking accommodations for her disability.”
Duluth News Tribune reports Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday taxpayers who qualify for the Child Tax Credit can now receive advance payments.
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