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MN State Emergency Director Advises Preparedness After OK Tornado
Minnesota’s State Emergency Director is advising preparedness in Minnesota after Oklahoma’s tornado.
1-Party Rule Clearly Alters State Course In Minnesota
Here’s where Minnesota Democrats and Republicans agree: The just-finished legislative session sent the state and its government on a dramatically different course than it traveled the last couple of decades.
Medtronic To Cut 500 Jobs In Minnesota
Medical device maker Medtronic will cut 500 jobs in Minnesota, as part of an overall elimination of approximately 2,000 jobs worldwide. A Medtronic spokeswoman said 65 percent of the job cuts have already occurred. The rest will be eliminated in the current fiscal year.
Minn. Session ’13: What Got Done, What Didn’t
Minnesota state lawmakers promised when the legislative session began that their top priority was setting a new state budget. To that end, they produced a $38.3 billion two-year spending plan that hikes taxes on top income earners and on cigarettes, and distributes hefty spending increases to public schools, freezes tuition at state colleges and steers new money to job-creation programs.
New Minn. Taxes To Get More Scrutiny Next Year
Top Minnesota lawmakers purposely delayed the start of a new sales tax on warehousing services until next April in case they need to revise or undo it before then. The storage service tax, which doesn’t apply to mini-storage rentals, became a point of dispute.
When Was The Last Extremely Powerful Tornado In MN?
It’s been more than 20 years since the last extremely powerful tornado hit Minnesota. It was in 1992 in the community of Chandler. The weather service estimated winds of 260 miles per hour. They rated it “F5.”
St. Paul Man Charged In Sister-In-Law’s Brutal Beating
A St. Paul man is accused of severely beating, slashing and possibly raping his sister-in-law, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.
Best Places For Bridesmaid Dresses For Every Budget In Minnesota
Finding a dress style that compliments your bridesmaids and works with your personal style is a tall order, but luckily there are several great stores to check out around the Twin Cities to find the perfect dresses.
Start Seeing Women Motorcyclists, Including Amelia
When you’re out driving, you’re more and more likely to see women on motorcycles. In the last 10 years, the number of women riding motorcycles in Minnesota has grown more than 58 percent — from 31,576 riders in 2002 to 53,784 in 2012. And one of the brands that is seeing the most growth is the one that is considered the most masculine — Harley Davidson.
Minn. Legislature Backs Excuse-Free Absentee Votes
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that lets anyone vote by absentee ballot without being forced to provide an excuse.
Blaine Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Girlfriend To Death
A 55-year-old Blaine man has been found guilty of first-degree murder (with a past pattern of domestic abuse) in the stabbing death of his girlfriend, the Anoka County Attorney’s Office announced Monday.
Fire Damages Hangar At South St. Paul Airport
A fire damaged a hangar the South St. Paul Airport Monday morning.
Expert: Gas Prices Have Peaked
Want to hear some good news about gas prices for a change? It looks like gas prices in the Twin Cities have peaked.
Minn. House Finally Passes Day Care Union Bill
The Minnesota House has passed a bill that allows a union drive among home day care providers and personal care attendants after about 10 hours of debate strung out over more than two days.
Body Found Inside Towed Car Near Downtown Mpls.
Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered inside a trunk of a car at a tow lot near downtown Minneapolis Monday morning.
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