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UPDATE: Albert Lea school board takes Minnesota state flag discussion off agenda
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (134+ words) (ABC 6 News) " After a hot button issue seemed it would be up for discussion at the upcoming Albert Lea school board meeting, the board announced Monday it would take it off the agenda. On Monday, April 6th, Albert Lea School Board…...
New lawsuit challenges Minnesota's paid leave program
1+ week, 6+ day ago (197+ words) New lawsuit challenges Minnesota's paid leave program'kaaltv.com New lawsuit challenges Minnesota's paid leave program (ABC 6 News) " A new lawsuit is challenging provisions to Minnesota's new Paid Family Medical Leave Program that the Minnesota Private Business Council claims are unconstitutional....
Minnesota suing DOJ, DHS for refusing to share evidence in Metro Surge shootings of Good, Pretti
1+ week, 6+ day ago (495+ words) (KSTP) " The State of Minnesota has taken the rare step of suing the federal government for refusing to cooperate in three shootings involving immigration agents in January. The lawsuit, which includes Attorney General Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty…...
Minnesota Program Integrity Director releases roadmap for fighting fraud
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Fighting fraud in Minnesota has a new roadmap after the Walz-appointed Program Integrity Director, Tim O'Malley, released his plan to address the statewide issue Monday morning. The plan consists of nine "pillars" the state government can focus on,…...
SBA halts over $5.5 million in federal funding to Minnesota, Loeffler says
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) (ABC 6 News) " The U.S. Small Business Administration is halting some of its federal funding to the State of Minnesota, according to Administrator Kelly Loeffler. In a letter to Governor Tim Walz, Loeffler stated that over $5.5 million in federal annual support is…...
New Minnesota laws for 2026 range from employment to elections and more
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Several new laws set to take effect in Minnesota next year will effect everything from the workplace to the ballot box and beyond. The new laws are set to take effect on January 1st, 2026. They will set new requirements…...
House Oversight Committee expanding investigation into Minnesota fraud
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (335+ words) (ABC 6 News) " On Monday, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the committee is expanding its investigation into fraud in Minnesota.According to a release from the committee, it is examining the extensive money laundering…...
Minnesota DEED responds to Labor Department's investigation into state's unemployment insurance program
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (95+ words) (ABC 6 News) " The U.S. Department of Labor is launching what it calls a "targeted review" of Minnesota's Unemployment Insurance Program. Related: U.S. Department of Labor to conduct fraud investigation into Minnesota Unemployment Insurance program It comes following recent reports of widespread fraud…...
AG Ellison issues consumer alert regarding Minnesota Rusco's abrupt closing
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is alerting Minnesotans harmed by the abrupt closure of Minnesota Rusco after 70 years in business. Related: Minnesota Rusco suddenly closes after 70 years in business, offers statement The alert relays options that consumers may…...
Sudden oak death detected in Minnesota
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (161+ words) (ABC 6 News) " For the first time ever, a pathogen causing "sudden oak death" has been detected in Minnesota.The tree disease has devastated forests up the West Coast for decades. Researchers with the University of Minnesota say it was detected…...