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Minn. House Backs Nursing Home Pay Hike
The Minnesota House has voted to give nursing home workers in the state a 5-percent pay increase. The pay hike is included in a broader, $6 billion a year budget for health and human services programs that the House passed Friday night by a party-line vote of 73-61. It’s one of the biggest chunks of state spending and includes funding for services for the poor, elderly and disabled.
MN Has Most Expensive Gas In The Nation
Minnesota’s No. 1 in the nation, in a category few are rejoicing over. The Twin Cities’ average price for gas is the most expensive in the nation at $4.32 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.com. Chicago is second ($4.28), Honolulu is third ($4.25) and Santa Barbara is fourth ($4.17).
Klobuchar Seeks Energy Dept. Help Over High Gas Prices
As gas prices in Minnesota reached record high prices of about $4 per gallon, Sen. Amy Klobuchar called on the Department of Energy to take action. The gas price spike came after the closure of oil refineries in the Midwest for maintenance.
Gas Prices Increase 30 Cents, Hit $4.19 In Twin Cities
“When did that happen?” is the question most motorists are asking Wednesday, after seeing the latest price for a tank of gas.
Hennepin Co. Residents Recycle More In 2012
Thanks to significant improvements in waste reduction and recycling programs, residents of Hennepin County increased their recycling efforts to 43 percent in 2012.
HIV Cases Rise In Minnesota In 2012
Minnesota health officials say the number of HIV cases reported to the state increased 8 percent in 2012 compared to the previous year.
Report: STD Cases Rising In Minnesota
Reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have increased in Minnesota, according to a report from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minn. Traffic Deaths Up In 2012, First Increase In 5 Years
For the first time in five years, traffic deaths in Minnesota are up — roughly 6 percent since 2011.
Wait, How Much Will Be Spent On Pet Halloween Costumes?
It’s not just kids who will be showing up at your door in costume this Halloween.
High Corn Prices Could Make Bacon More Expensive
A shortage down on the farm could lead to a price spike for a popular breakfast-time staple. This summer’s record drought has hurt many crops like corn. And pigs eat corn, making them more expensive to raise.
Mpls. Mayor Rybak Proposes 1.7% Property Tax Increase
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is proposing a 1.7 percent property tax increase as part of his budget talks on Wednesday.
Report: Minnesota STDs Hit New High In 2011
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Health shows sexually transmitted diseases hit a new high in the state in 2011.
Heroin-Related Deaths Increase In Hennepin County
Hennepin County authorities say the number of heroin-related deaths increased dramatically in 2011.
Early Warm Weather Means Early Allergies
From the sounds for sniffles and sneezes, you can hear: Spring is in the air! Along with our earlier-than-normal spring, allergy symptoms are appearing earlier, too.
Penny For Your Thoughts: Stamp Prices Go Up 1 Cent
First-class stamp prices jumped up a penny on Monday.
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