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The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a woman who exposed her breasts in a Rochester parking lot in 2021. Olmsted County prosecutors charged Eloisa R. Plancarte with a misdemeanor after Rochester police responded to a complaint about a woman walking around topless nea...
The nips have been freed, kinda.
St. Paul, Minnesota Wild scale back plans for Xcel Energy Center revamp to $488M
What's more, the city and team are drastically reducing their request for state funding, down from the $394.6 million suggested in March to just $50 million in Thursday's proposal.
Rally at the state capital tomorrow
May 1 International Workers Day Rally and March Rally 4:30pm March 5:30pm Minnesota State Capitol For Immigrant Rights and Workers Rights Initiated by MIRAC, MN Workers United, MN Immigrant Movement, Asamblea de Derechos Civiles, Kalpulli Ketzal Coaltlique, MN8, CAIR-MN, MFT, Indigenous Protector Mo...
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Walz casts doubt on environmental safety of mining near Boundary Waters | The governor said technology to prevent pollution from copper-nickel mining isn’t ready.
The governor said technology to prevent pollution from copper-nickel mining isn’t ready.
Workers at the Science Museum of Minnesota made HISTORY winning their first-ever union contract 👏
Solidarity, persistence help workers at the Science Museum of Minnesota win a historic contract.
Elon Musk's social platform X sues Minnesota over law banning political deepfakes
The social media platform X, run by Elon Musk, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Minnesota law barring the use of deepfakes to influence an election.
MN Republicans introduce vaccine criminalization bill drafted by Florida hypnotist
The Minnesota Republicans sponsoring the bill include Shane Mekeland (Clear Lake), Krista Knudsen (Lake Shore), Assistant GOP Floor Leader Walter Hudson (Albertville), Jeff Dotseth (Silver Township), Tom Murphy (Underwood), Pam Altendorf (Red Wing), Keith Allen (Kenyon), and Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore Isaac Schultz (Elmdale). Several have also sponsored a marginally less extreme bill (HF 3152) that would make administering mRNA vaccines a misdemeanor subject to a $500 penalty.
End Slavery in Minnesota Bill Advocates for Fair Wages in Prisons
Minneapolis, MN — On February 25, 2025, the Minnesota Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee hosted a panel discussion on Ending Slavery in Minnesota led by Marcia Howard, President of the Federation of Teachers Local 59 and ex-prison labor workers. According to panelists, an incarcerated worker ...
Proposed law seeks to end a community solar program geared toward lower-income Minnesotans that opponents say it has outlived its usefulness.
cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/25654955
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Vue Lee spent $133 less on his electric bill this February than he did in February 2024.
The savings mean a lot to Lee. He lives in Brooklyn Park and has what he calls a “typical Asian family,” with an adult daughter and grandchildren also living under his roof. The extra money can go to groceries or family fun.
“I can spend more on the grandkids,” Lee said.
Broken Scales: Seeking Justice for Philip Vance
Philip Vance’s life was set on the scales of justice, said a volunteer with the Free Philip Vance team in a new analysis piece breaking down Vance's conviction.
Immigrant Rights Leader Jeanette Vizguerra Detained by ICE, Community Holds Vigil Outside GEO Center
Longtime immigrant rights leader Jeanette Vizguerra was arrested by ICE on Monday. A vigil is being held Tuesday evening.
This Minneapolis small business saved someone dying from an overdose
Employees at Smitten Kitten found a woman unresponsive in her car after an overdose. After the owner of the business administered seven doses of naloxone, she survived.
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On one of the first warm days in Minneapolis this year, the doors were propped open in most businesses near the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue. That’s why employees at the store Smitten Kitten were able to notice a woman slumped over in her parked car outside the shop.
Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn arrested on suspicion of soliciting a minor
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Minnesota Republican Sen. Justin David Eichorn has been arrested on suspicion of solicitation of an underage girl for sex.
Co-Author of "Trump Derangement" bill arrested for soliciting a minor
Bloomington police say state Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, was arrested around 6 p.m. Monday for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. House and Senate Republican leaders called for Eichorn to step down.
At any given time, dozens of people watch the 24/7 livestream showing the northern Minnesota cats in their heated home as they sleep, eat and play alongside the birds and other wildlife that move on and off the screen.
