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Tanner Curl has been at MinnPost for eight years, the last five as executive director. He will take on a new role at a youth development nonprofit. www.minnpost.com/inside-minnp...
Tanner Curl to leave MinnPost; 2026 executive director search set
He has been at MinnPost for eight years, the last five as executive director, and will take on a new role at a youth development nonprofit.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Tanner Curl has been at MinnPost for eight years, the last five as executive director. He will take on a new role at a youth development nonprofit. www.minnpost.com/inside-minnp...
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed with overwhelming support in both chambers, was a rare example of a successful “discharge petition.” Also in today's D.C. Memo: Trump ‘traitors’ rant draws rebuke; Ellison to lead attorneys general group: www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2025...
Rare success of 'discharge petition' emboldens Democrats
Minnesota’s Democrats and Republicans, who agree on very little, agreed on the release of information on Jeffrey Epstein.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed with overwhelming support in both chambers, was a rare example of a successful “discharge petition.” Also in today's D.C. Memo: Trump ‘traitors’ rant draws rebuke; Ellison to lead attorneys general group: www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2025...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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To a city wonk, these moves to make more money without loading the average resident with higher property taxes are called “diversifying your revenue.” www.minnpost.com/metro/2025/1...
Minneapolis tax board has big ideas for lowering property taxes - MinnPost
If Minneapolitans want to know if property taxes stand a chance of coming down in future years, they should pay attention to the board.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
To a city wonk, these moves to make more money without loading the average resident with higher property taxes are called “diversifying your revenue.” www.minnpost.com/metro/2025/1...
Ana Radelat reports on how Minnesota's lawmakers are weighing in on the Epstein files bill. The legislation was supported by all of Minnesota’s House members, both Republicans and Democrats: www.minnpost.com/national/was...
House votes to force Justice Department to release ‘Epstein files’
But Minnesota lawmakers seeking information about the Epstein case are concerned it may not see the light of day.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Ana Radelat reports on how Minnesota's lawmakers are weighing in on the Epstein files bill. The legislation was supported by all of Minnesota’s House members, both Republicans and Democrats: www.minnpost.com/national/was...
Whether they supported the legislation or not, Minnesota’s lawmakers won approval of a modest amount of money for local projects in the bill that reopened the federal government last week. www.minnpost.com/national/was...
Bill to reopen government includes a few Minnesota earmarks - MinnPost
But with a broken appropriations process, few additional local projects are likely to get funding – and another shutdown is looming.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Whether they supported the legislation or not, Minnesota’s lawmakers won approval of a modest amount of money for local projects in the bill that reopened the federal government last week. www.minnpost.com/national/was...
The new, free resource helps educators, school nurses and families discuss periods in age-appropriate, culturally-appropriate ways. www.minnpost.com/race-health-...
New toolkit aims to help educators demystify menstruation - MinnPost
The new, free resource helps educators, school nurses and families discuss periods in age-appropriate, culturally-appropriate ways.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The new, free resource helps educators, school nurses and families discuss periods in age-appropriate, culturally-appropriate ways. www.minnpost.com/race-health-...
In Minnesota, schools have lost funding for programs that supported the K-12 special education teacher workforce, the studying of aging, and academic pursuits of first-generation and underrepresented students, among other things. www.minnpost.com/state-govern...
MN lawmakers spotlight impact of canceled higher education grants
At a hearing Thursday, college and university representatives talked about the grants that were cut and the impact.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In Minnesota, schools have lost funding for programs that supported the K-12 special education teacher workforce, the studying of aging, and academic pursuits of first-generation and underrepresented students, among other things. www.minnpost.com/state-govern...
In a city with an economic interest in the prison’s viability, ICE’s eyeing of Appleton to scale up President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration is stirring up conflict about what it would mean both locally and regionally. www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...
Appleton residents weigh value of potential ICE detention center
Appleton’s private prison, once the town's biggest employer, has sat unused for 15 years. The Trump administration might have plans for it.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In a city with an economic interest in the prison’s viability, ICE’s eyeing of Appleton to scale up President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration is stirring up conflict about what it would mean both locally and regionally. www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...
Give to the Max Day is next week Thursday, but you can donate today to help us get a head start on our $25,000 goal. Help fund our local news coverage with a donation right now. minnpost.fundjournalism.org/support/?cam...
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Give to the Max Day is next week Thursday, but you can donate today to help us get a head start on our $25,000 goal. Help fund our local news coverage with a donation right now. minnpost.fundjournalism.org/support/?cam...
The end of the 43-day federal government shutdown does not end the fighting over food stamps, with millions of dollars at stake. Ana Radelat reports on what that means for Minnesota: www.minnpost.com/national/was...
Minnesota faces USDA sanctions for releasing SNAP benefits - MinnPost
The end of the 43-day federal government shutdown does not end the fighting over food stamps, with millions of dollars at stake.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The end of the 43-day federal government shutdown does not end the fighting over food stamps, with millions of dollars at stake. Ana Radelat reports on what that means for Minnesota: www.minnpost.com/national/was...
Minnesota’s booming industry of intoxicating products made by hemp, including beverages and gummies, is reeling from the ban on their products that is making its way through Congress in a bill that would reopen the federal government. www.minnpost.com/national/was...
Shutdown bill a blow to MN hemp-derived THC industry - MinnPost
The marijuana and alcohol industries successfully lobbied Congress to shut down a hemp-based competitor they complain is unregulated.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Minnesota’s booming industry of intoxicating products made by hemp, including beverages and gummies, is reeling from the ban on their products that is making its way through Congress in a bill that would reopen the federal government. www.minnpost.com/national/was...
Wren Warne-Jacobsen reports, a levy that passed with nearly two-thirds support will allow St. Paul Public Schools to avoid potential cuts to arts and language support resources: www.minnpost.com/education/20...
St. Paul voters delivered on school district’s ‘big ask’ - MinnPost
Referendum that passed with nearly two-thirds support will allow St. Paul Public Schools to avoid cuts to arts and language support.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Wren Warne-Jacobsen reports, a levy that passed with nearly two-thirds support will allow St. Paul Public Schools to avoid potential cuts to arts and language support resources: www.minnpost.com/education/20...
Colleges in rural areas of Minnesota are rolling out EV programs in response to workforce needs. Brian Arola reports: www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...
More Minnesota schools are training mechanics on electric vehicles - MinnPost
As more electric vehicles hit the road in Minnesota, colleges in rural areas of the state are rolling out EV programs in response.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Colleges in rural areas of Minnesota are rolling out EV programs in response to workforce needs. Brian Arola reports: www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...
With demand rising and tax credits expiring, the utility wants to rapidly expand the batteries and solar it’s building near the shuttering Sherco coal plant. This story was originally published by @canarymedia.com www.minnpost.com/energy/2025/...
Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in MN - MinnPost
With demand rising and tax credits expiring, Xcel wants to expand the batteries and solar it’s building near the closing Sherco coal plant.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
With demand rising and tax credits expiring, the utility wants to rapidly expand the batteries and solar it’s building near the shuttering Sherco coal plant. This story was originally published by @canarymedia.com www.minnpost.com/energy/2025/...
Sometimes ‘you need to speak up about national issues, because it affects us all,’ a winning candidate said. Affordability is one of them. Brian Arola reports: www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...
Greater Minnesota elections carried the whiff of national politics - MinnPost
Sometimes ‘you need to speak up about national issues, because it affects us all,’ a winning candidate said. Affordability is one of them.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Sometimes ‘you need to speak up about national issues, because it affects us all,’ a winning candidate said. Affordability is one of them. Brian Arola reports: www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...
Today in reporter Ana Radelat's latest D.C. Memo: Ken Martin takes a victory lap. Plus: The GOP shrugs off Tuesday’s election results; a judge orders the Trump administration to immediately release full SNAP funding; and more. www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2025...
D.C. Memo: Ken Martin takes a victory lap
Plus: The GOP shrugs off Tuesday's election results; a judge orders Trump administration to immediately release full SNAP funding; and more.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Today in reporter Ana Radelat's latest D.C. Memo: Ken Martin takes a victory lap. Plus: The GOP shrugs off Tuesday’s election results; a judge orders the Trump administration to immediately release full SNAP funding; and more. www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2025...
What could the beer industry’s push against THC-infused beverages mean for Minnesota: Ana Radelat writes “Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison raised eyebrows for his support of a campaign to outlaw THC products that are ‘intoxicating.’” www.minnpost.com/national/was...
Beer makers join THC pushback, threatening lucrative MN industry - MinnPost
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison raised eyebrows for his support of a campaign to outlaw THC products that are ‘intoxicating.'
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November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
What could the beer industry’s push against THC-infused beverages mean for Minnesota: Ana Radelat writes “Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison raised eyebrows for his support of a campaign to outlaw THC products that are ‘intoxicating.’” www.minnpost.com/national/was...
How did Tuesday's election impact the balance of power in the Minnesota Legislature? Matthew Blake dives in: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...
Special elections don't shift split House and DFL-controlled Senate - MinnPost
Tuesday's election indicated the 2026 Minnesota Legislature will be basically identical to the 2025 Minnesota Legislature.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
How did Tuesday's election impact the balance of power in the Minnesota Legislature? Matthew Blake dives in: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...
Minneapolis moderates and progressives both spun election results in their favor, but the real winner might be the status quo. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
Frey’s election win comes with progressive City Council – again
Minneapolis moderates and progressives both spun election results in their favor, but the real winner might be the status quo.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Minneapolis moderates and progressives both spun election results in their favor, but the real winner might be the status quo. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
This may be the trippiest tour of a church you can find on the entire continent. “Luminiscence,” the trippy, hyper-saturated, fully-immersive light show set to classical music’s greatest hits, is making its North American debut in Minneapolis. www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...
‘Luminiscence’ makes its American debut at Basilica of St. Mary - MinnPost
After sweeping through 13 European cities, the trippy, hyper-saturated, fully-immersive light show set to classical music reaches Minneapolis.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This may be the trippiest tour of a church you can find on the entire continent. “Luminiscence,” the trippy, hyper-saturated, fully-immersive light show set to classical music’s greatest hits, is making its North American debut in Minneapolis. www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...
Unofficial results show that 147,702 people, or 55% of registered voters, cast ballots in Tuesday’s municipal election, up from 54% in 2021. www.minnpost.com/metro/2025/1...
Minneapolis voters break record for turnout in municipal election - MinnPost
Unofficial results show that 147,702 people, or 55% of registered voters, cast ballots in Tuesday's municipal election, up from 54% in 2021.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Unofficial results show that 147,702 people, or 55% of registered voters, cast ballots in Tuesday’s municipal election, up from 54% in 2021. www.minnpost.com/metro/2025/1...
Her is the first woman to lead the city and will work with a St. Paul City Council made up of all women. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
In St. Paul upset, voters pick Kaohly Her over Mayor Melvin Carter
Her is the first woman to lead St. Paul and will work with the City Council made up of all women. Carter had sought a third term.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Her is the first woman to lead the city and will work with a St. Paul City Council made up of all women. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
After two rounds of voter tabulation, Frey hit the 50%-plus-one mark sending him back to the mayor’s office. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
Jacob Frey re-elected as Minneapolis mayor, over Omar Fateh
After two rounds of voter tabulation, Frey hit the 50%-plus-one mark sending him back to the mayor's office.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
After two rounds of voter tabulation, Frey hit the 50%-plus-one mark sending him back to the mayor’s office. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
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Minneapolis, while you're waiting for results, check out these great photos that @minnpost.bsky.social visual journalist Ellen Schmidt took around town today: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
Photos: Voting in Minneapolis - MinnPost
MinnPost visual journalist Ellen Schmidt captured some Minneapolis voters at polling stations across the city on Election Day.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Minneapolis, while you're waiting for results, check out these great photos that @minnpost.bsky.social visual journalist Ellen Schmidt took around town today: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...