News
Walz proposes drought relief for farmers
DFL Gov. Tim Walz is proposing a $10 million relief package for farmers harmed by this year’s drought conditions.
Minnesota Public Radio, Author at Albert Lea Tribune
Health Updates
‘It’s hard to show up’: New wave of COVID-19 cases frustrates, angers health workers
Nurse Jessica Mistic was among the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine last winter, after nearly a year battling on the front lines of the ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 2:33 pm
News
$64 million in COVID-19 grants available for Minnesota small businesses
A 10-day window opened Monday for applications for a new state program that offers grants to Minnesotan-owned small businesses that suffered economic hardship because of ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 2:46 pm
Education
Minnesota judge skeptical about push for school mask mandate
By Brian Bakst, Minnesota Public Radio News A lawsuit seeking required masking in schools statewide got a skeptical response Thursday from a judge who said ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, September 9, 2021 3:15 pm
Health Updates
Latest COVID surge strains central Minnesota hospitals
The latest surge of COVID-19 cases is straining hospitals in central Minnesota, where vaccination rates trail other parts of the state.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, September 6, 2021 4:11 am
News
As Line 3 nears completion, pipeline battles far from over
By Kirsti Marohn Minnesota Public Radio News Over a thousand people filled the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul last week and ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 10:55 pm
News
Climatologist: Fast rain may cause more problems than help
By Cathy Wurzer and Matt Mikus Minnesota Public Radio News It may be pouring rain in parts of central Minnesota and the southern part of ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 27, 2021 5:47 pm
Health Updates
New survey finds white unvaccinated Minnesotans strongly against shots
At least 70% of white Minnesotans have gotten at least one COVID-19 shot, but among those who remain unvaccinated, 51% say they definitely won’t be ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 20, 2021 4:54 pm
News
Under fire, Minnesota GOP chair Carnahan steps down
A week after a close associate was indicted on charges of sex trafficking of minors, Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan has resigned her post. ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 20, 2021 4:39 am
Health Updates
USDA announces $500 million grant initiative for rural health care expansion, support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will send up to $500 million for rural Minnesota health care providers, facilities and clinics to expand operations.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:28 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Grand jury indicts Minn. GOP operative on child sex trafficking charges
A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted Republican political operative Anton J. Lazzaro on child sex trafficking charges.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:23 pm
News
Much of Minnesota sees rain, but not enough to break drought
Much of Minnesota saw rain this weekend — heavy in some places — but weather experts say it’s not enough to break through the drought ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, August 8, 2021 7:57 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
‘We’ve had enough’: Law enforcement frustrated by continued speeding
Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Gordon Shank was cruising on westbound Interstate 94 outside of downtown St. Paul when he spotted someone to pull over.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 9:00 pm
News
Lawmakers face tough math on who to pay, how much for pandemic pay plan
Minnesota lawmakers debating how to financially reward pandemic heroes discovered Tuesday how hard it will be to stretch the available dollars when one worthy sector ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 5:24 pm
News
Watch Olympians with Minnesota ties: Here’s the early-week lineup
Minnesota athletes continue to compete against the tough global competition in the Olympic games, and three Minnesota athletes claimed medals over the weekend.
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 2, 2021 6:17 pm
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