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How, exactly, does one define when a smell is not just bad, but "interferes with the enjoyment of life?” Lawmakers and state regulators are trying — at least in the Twin Cities metro area.

Minnesota has inched closer to universal access to high-speed internet in recent years, fueled by state and federal money.

Across Greater Minnesota, many cities and towns face a lack of housing and struggle to boost inventory to meet demand for homes.

A small state grant program is getting a $100 million boost to help local and tribal governments prepare for increasingly extreme weather.

A small MPCA grant program is undergoing a massive expansion. It’s one of the biggest environmental and climate initiatives at the Legislature this year.

With Wednesday’s ruling, the Supreme Court sent the crucial permit for the NewRange mine, formerly PolyMet, back to the MPCA.

Reporter Walker Orenstein and freelance contributor Pat Borzi were also honored for reporting in politics and government and sports, respectively.

Plans are afoot to revamp and reinforce parts of its Bean and Bear section and two other popular loop hikes. Minnesota lawmakers this year approved $565,000 for the work.

Plus hot dogs on the lake, a greenway to St. Paul, and the struggles of the Mpls crisis response team in today's Flyover news roundup.

This week’s roundup shows that COVID continues to wane in Minnesota, with low levels detected in wastewater plants throughout the state. In light of recent news we also take a look at firearm death rate and a new report showing a big increase in nonresident abortions in Minnesota last year.