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Demand for emergency shelter remains high in Twin Cities even as beds are added
Shelter staff said a bed reservation system in Hennepin County typically fills up within an hour of opening each morning. The post Demand for emergency shelter remains high in Twin Cities even as beds are added  appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 30, 2026
Minnesota should stop importing failed policy experiments like a climate superfund law
Similar climate laws in other states have been rejected in federal courts. The post Minnesota should stop importing failed policy experiments like a climate superfund law appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 30, 2026
Paychecks aren’t going as far. More Americans say they trust Democrats to help.
People, especially women, are stressed about paying for everything, from groceries and housing to healthcare and retirement, according to new polling from The 19th and YouGov. The post Paychecks aren’t going as far. More Americans say they trust Democrats to help. appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 30, 2026
Sahan Journal founder Mukhtar Ibrahim launches Somali American media company
The veteran journalist and entrepreneur is building The Somali Brief into a "social-first" news organization that will paint a fuller picture of the lived experiences of Somali Americans. WCCO’s Ubah Ali will join as the outlet’s lead reporter. The post Sahan Journal founder Mukhtar Ibrahim laun
Block Auditor · September 30, 2026
What makes Demuth run: The unlikely rise of a category-defying politician
GOP gubernatorial candidate Lisa Demuth came to politics late in life, but she's a natural at message discipline, if not policymaking. The post What makes Demuth run: The unlikely rise of a category-defying politician appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 30, 2026
When you don’t know a hawk from a hawkeye
Eric Schmitt is mad north-north-west. Plus: everybody must get merged; banning rainbows; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post When you don’t know a hawk from a hawkeye appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 30, 2026
Single moms are the community experts Minnesota needs
The support system created by the Jeremiah Program shows single mothers that they aren't facing their challenges alone. The post Single moms are the community experts Minnesota needs appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Crypto ATM scams have wreaked havoc in Wisconsin. A new law is helping change that, but did it go far enough?
Wisconsin opted not to ban the kiosks like some states, but police and regulators say the restrictions are already having a positive effect. The post Crypto ATM scams have wreaked havoc in Wisconsin. A new law is helping change that, but did it go far enough? appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Artscape on the road: Visiting artist Andy DuCett’s homage to Winona
The Minneapolis-based artist’s love for the city comes through in ‘Home(town),’ now featured at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. The post Artscape on the road: Visiting artist Andy DuCett’s homage to Winona appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
The walkover districts: Uncontested Minnesota Legislative races tilt strongly in DFL’s favor
A limited candidate pool may help the GOP direct its resources to the most competitive races — but also hurt the party's statewide results. The post The walkover districts: Uncontested Minnesota Legislative races tilt strongly in DFL’s favor appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Bigfoot is blurry, and that’s extra scary
Plus: Two lawsuits challenging transgender rights; man, don't share your bodycam footage; and more in your Minnesota news roundup. The post Bigfoot is blurry, and that’s extra scary appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 29, 2026
Documenters report: County board says continuing property tax increases aren’t sustainable
Commissioners warned property tax increases can't permanently make up for the massive cuts from the federal government. The post Documenters report: County board says continuing property tax increases aren’t sustainable  appeared first on MinnPost .
Block Auditor · September 28, 2026