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December 21, 2023 5:18 PM

Minneapolis looks to fund climate action through minor hike in gas and energy bills

Anyone getting gas and electricity service in Minneapolis will see an estimated one dollar increase in their bills come next year. It’s a part of the city’s Climate Legacy Initiative and officials say it will raise an additional $10 million each year starting in 2024 for climate action.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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December 21, 2023 4:25 PM

Appetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classics

The Red Nose Room at the Red Cow in Uptown has ten different drinks to help you celebrate the season. There are classics with a festive spin and some new concoctions. Red Cow’s Beverage Director Ian Lowther shared some tips and ideas for those looking to recreate these drinks at home or for a holiday party.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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December 21, 2023 3:27 PM

Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Camp Nenookaasi is forcing city leaders to find solutions to an already complicated set of public health and public safety issues involving opioid use and homelessness.

by Melissa Olson

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December 20, 2023 3:28 PM

Palestinian Minnesotan and Twin Cities rabbi call for civil dialogue

A Twin Cities rabbi and a Palestinian Hopkins resident led a community conversation about the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza Tuesday night.

by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Megan Burks

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December 20, 2023 3:12 PM

Art Friend: Our arts critic takes a teacher to see a subversive piece at the Walker

MPR News’ Art Friend goes to an art exhibition at the Walker Art Center to explore and reflect on the dynamic and politically charged artworks from the Eastern Bloc, particularly struck by Gyola Konkoly's "Bleeding Monument" and its themes of resilience and transient beauty.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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December 20, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing

Minnesota’s move this year to offer free breakfast and lunch to all kids regardless of family income is driving huge new demand for meals. But it’s now expected to cost the state about $175 million more than expected over the next four years. Here’s why.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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December 19, 2023 5:54 PM

Flag expert calls new Minnesota state flag ‘outstanding,’ top 10 in the country

Minnesota officially has a new state flag, but how does it compare to other flags? According to a vexillologist, one of the best in the country.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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December 18, 2023 2:04 PM

4 things to know ahead of Feeding our Future fraud trial next month

Sharon Ross operated a nonprofit in St. Paul called House of Refuge Twin Cities. Prosecutors contend that Ross, 53, took more than $2.4 million from federal child nutrition programs starting in late 2021.

by Matt Sepic

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December 15, 2023 4:45 PM

Here’s the final overall design for the new Minnesota state flag — but tweaks are expected

The State Emblems Redesign Commission selected a new design to replace the state’s current flag in May, barring a veto from the Legislature. The pick came after months of deliberation and narrowing down the field of more than 2,000 submissions.

by Dana Ferguson