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Minnesota Rural Electric Association: Power reliability likely will be impacted by new state legislation

(St. Paul, MN) -- Rural Minnesota electricity providers are sharing concerns after a recent report indicates state residents could feel the impacts of severe winter weather on power in their homes, if supply is not managed properly. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) shared a report released by the North American Reliability Corporation regarding serious weather

Minnesota lawmakers send recreational marijauana bill to Governor's desk for signature

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota Lawmakers are working on a compromise on possession limits ahead of possible recreational marijuana legalization. A House proposal allowed 1.5lbs and the Senate allowed up to 5lbs if residents grew the plants at home. A House-Senate Conference Committee revised the proposal to a 2lb limit. The revision also decriminalizes possession, expunging

Paid family and sick leave could soon be reality for Minnesotan's

The Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee Wednesday approved a measure that would give Minnesota workers up to 12 weeks paid family leave.

Stearns County Sets Legislative Priorities Ahead of Minnesota Session

(KNSI) - The Stearns County Board of Commissioner's held a special meeting this week to discuss what the count...

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Minnesota Lawmakers OK $217M Financial Relief Package

Minnesota Lawmakers OK $217M Financial Relief Package The funds are designed to serve as a stopgap measure until the federal government passes a relief bill of its own. Minnesota State Capitol building Shutterstock Minnesota lawmakers on Monday night signed off on a $216.5 million relief package to help small businesses hit hard by the pandemic and subsequent shutdowns. The news provides a welcome sigh of relief for many business owners, though lawmakers have acknowledged that the package will only serve as a temporary stopgap measure until federal financial aid comes through. Then there’s some uncertainty about when funds will reach businesses. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rep. David Baker, R-Willmar, said that some of the money may not be distributed until early next month.