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Apr 29 2024
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The biggest hurdle facing Minnesota's possible Uber/Lyft deal
A sign directing travelers to the Uber/Lyft pickup zone at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Photo: Kyle Stokes/Axios State negotiators have made progress toward keeping Uber and Lyft in the Twin Cities, but one friction point remains: whether Minneapolis should still be able to set its own driver pay rules. Why it matters: Both rideshare companies have threatened to stop or
AxiosMay 08 2024
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Minnesota Timberwolves playoff defense draws lofty comparison to great Detroit Pistons teams
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the darling of the NBA playoffs through the first third of games thanks to the sheer star power of guard Anthony Edwards and the team's tenacious defense which is drawing lofty comparisons to the best Detroit Pistons' teams ever already. Minnesota leads the defending champion Denver Nuggets, 2-0, in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. The
Detroit Free PressMay 15 2024
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Nikola Jokić erupts for 40 points as Denver Nuggets take 3-2 series lead over Minnesota Timberwolves
Newly crowned three-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Nikola Jokić put on a show and proved why he is the rightful recipient of the award in the Denver Nuggets’ 112-97 playoff victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The Serbian big man, who received his third MVP trophy ahead of the game, registered 40 points, 13 assists – with zero turnovers – and seven rebounds to lift Denver
CNN DigitalMay 08 2024
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Minnesota makes ticket transparency law, cracking down on hidden costs and re-sellers
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Complaints among music fans have far outnumbered the number of seats available in even the biggest venues, especially during the frenzy for Taylor Swift tickets. Minnesota lawmakers heard the noise and passed two bills, including the aptly-named house file 1989 — a
CBS News (Online)Apr 19 2024
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Taste of Minnesota to offer meals, music and a zipline
Attendees of the Taste of Minnesota festival will be able to smell sugary and savory foods and hear jazz music from the sky this year, or at least from 30 feet above the ground. The returning Taste of Minnesota event will feature the usual attractions — food and music — but it also comes with a 300-foot zipline across Washington Avenue S. The two-day event with free admission will feature
Star TribuneApr 24 2024
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Minnesota state lawmaker ‘absolutely’ denies burglary accusation
A Minnesota state lawmaker denied a burglary charge she got following her arrest Monday in the city of Detroit Lakes in a post on Facebook. “Like so many families, mine is dealing with the pain of watching a loved one decline due to Alzheimer’s and associated paranoia,” Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) said in a post on Facebook on Tuesday. “Over the weekend, I learned of medical information which
The HillMay 10 2024
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Flying new colors: Minnesota's redesigned state flag to make its debut at the State Capitol
After decades of flying, Minnesota's flag will be lowered from the State Capitol building on Saturday for the last time. It will make way for the state's new flag to take its place at government buildings in St. Paul, a stripped down design featuring a blue abstract shape of Minnesota, the North Star and solid block of light blue to represent Minnesota's many lakes, rivers and streams. The
Star TribuneMay 12 2024
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Nationwide warrant issued for female Minnesota teacher, 24, accused of criminal sexual conduct with student in classroom
The latest alleged teacher sex scandal involves a 24-year-old instructor from Minnesota, who is reportedly "on the run." A nationwide warrant has been issued for the former teacher accused of criminal sexual conduct with an underage student in a middle school classroom. Caitlin K. Thao, of St. Paul, was recently charged in Ramsey County District Court with third-degree criminal sexual conduct
The BlazeApr 23 2024
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Minnesota state senator charged with burglary of stepmother's home
April 23 (UPI) -- A first-term Minnesota state senator on Tuesday was charged with first-degree burglary after allegedly breaking in to her former stepmother's house in Detroit Lakes.
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, a 49-year-old Democrat from Woodbury, was arrested early Monday morning after police officers responded to the call before 5 a.m. local time.
United Press InternationalApr 18 2024
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Minnesota added thousands of jobs, workers in March
Minnesota added about 11,000 jobs and more than 3,000 workers in March, an uptick that marks continued recovery from the losses of the pandemic. The strong state jobs report mirrors last month's national picture, when more than 300,000 new jobs exceeded expectations and signaled the U.S. economy has stayed resilient in the face of inflation of interest rate hikes. "March was a great month all
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