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In population chase, Minnesota fares better than most neighbors
Minnesota’s population grew by an estimated 33,000 people from July 2018 to July 2019, according to new U.S. Census Bureau figures. But will it be enough to save all eight of the state’s U.S. House seats?
Debate over wine and beer in grocery stores to resume in 2020
A long-running debate over wine and beer sales in grocery stores is expected to pick up again in the new year after some big brewers said they will stop making 3.2 beer. Minnesota is now the last state where the weaker brew is sold.
Tracing your family's roots may soon get a lot more expensive
Access to some genealogical records kept by the U.S. government may get a lot more expensive, especially for those seeking family records for immigrants from the late 1800s to mid-1900s.
Rep. John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer
Congressman John Lewis of Georgia announced Sunday that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, vowing he will keep serving and fight the disease with the tenacity with which he battled racial discrimination and other inequalities dating to the civil rights era.
Supporters hope federal family leave law will pump up state effort
A new law guarantees paid parental leave to federal employees. Backers of a Minnesota plan to require private employees to offer leave for dependent care say that could give momentum to their cause.