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Minnesota Reformer

17
Jun
Is Tim Walz running for president? No, but he’s up to something with this national politicking.

Is Tim Walz running for president? No, but he’s up to something with this national politicking.

So, what’s next? A Biden cabinet position seems possible, perhaps at the Department of Veterans Affairs, or Education or Agriculture.
4 min read
16
Jun
This week’s record-breaking air pollution, in one chart

This week’s record-breaking air pollution, in one chart

This summer’s smoke is being driven by a Canadian wildfire season that’s started much earlier than usual, and which is expected to last until the fall or winter.
2 min read
09
Jun
Reps. Emmer, Stauber imply Trump indictment timed to Biden bribery allegations

Reps. Emmer, Stauber imply Trump indictment timed to Biden bribery allegations

Emmer, who is the House majority whip and third-ranking House Republican, told Minnesota conservative talk radio host Jon Justice on his show Friday that Trump’s indictment “stinks to high heaven.”
2 min read
08
Jun
Former Gov. Arne Carlson is 88 and battling a massive mining conglomerate

Former Gov. Arne Carlson is 88 and battling a massive mining conglomerate

While PolyMet opponents cheered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision this week to revoke a key permit for the mine — a huge setback for the project, but not a death knell — Carlson urges caution.
8 min read
08
Jun
For climate and clean water, state agencies need Walz to lead

For climate and clean water, state agencies need Walz to lead

With new direction from Gov. Walz, state agencies could change course and require rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution from nitrogen.
4 min read
05
Jun
How Minnesota will spend $1 billion on housing

How Minnesota will spend $1 billion on housing

Lawmakers also directed tens of millions of dollars more toward homelessness prevention and housing stability initiatives, which include rental assistance.
4 min read
04
Jun
Gregg Mast: Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot

Gregg Mast: Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot

By Gregg Mast, Minnesota Reformer In my two decades of working in the clean energy industry and engaging with the
4 min read
04
Jun
The cost of managing Minnesota’s deer: 33 million bucks

The cost of managing Minnesota’s deer: 33 million bucks

The bulk of the appropriation — $17 million — comes from the DNR’s “deer management account.” By law, money in that fund can only be spent on deer management and habitat improvement.
2 min read
04
Jun
What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 education bill

What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 education bill

The Minnesota Legislature during the 2023 session passed a sweeping education bill that boosted public spending for schools by nearly $2.3 billion.
6 min read
01
Jun
What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill

What’s in Minnesota’s 2023 tax bill

The tax bill includes a child tax credit and a working family credit, which is aimed at low-income families. The size of each depends on income.
6 min read