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Commerce Commissioner Arnold says Minnesota has $106 million to assist with energy bills, urges...
The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Wednesday announced that Minnesotans can access greater financial assistance and newly expanded protections to keep their lights on...
Brainerd facility to serve as alternative care site as COVID-19 cases rise in Minnesota
Governor Walz on Wednesday announced a second skilled-nursing facility, Good Samaritan Society – Bethany in Brainerd, would act an alternative care site as part...
Philando Castile Relief Foundation donates $50,000 to clear school lunch debt
A nonprofit founded in memory of Philando Castile has donated $50,000 to settle debt families still owe to the school lunch program of the...
Green Cards for Liberians: U.S. Immigration coming to Brooklyn Park on Sunday
The December 20, 2021 deadline for Liberians living in the US who qualify for permanent residency to apply for a green card under the...
The next Minneapolis City Council set to be majority people of color
By Tom Gitaa and Al McFarlane
The nation’s eyes were on Tuesday’s Minneapolis municipal elections for a ballot measure that sought to create a new...
Where and how to vote in Minneapolis and St. Paul on Tuesday, November 2
Below is a guide Mshale staff has put together if you haven’t yet voted early by 5 p.m. today (Nov. 1) in the Minneapolis...
Minnesota Governor Walz and former Gov. Pawlenty receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty were joined by the state's Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in...
Biden unveils new Covid vaccine, testing requirements for travel into U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Children under 18 and people from dozens of countries with a shortage of vaccines will be exempt from new rules that...
Brooklyn Park announces hire of city’s first racial equity and diversity manager
The City of Brooklyn Park announced Tuesday that the city has hired its first racial equity, diversity and inclusion (REDI) manager.
Dr. Marcellus Davis, until...
Rep. Ilhan Omar joins chorus of “Jacob Must Go”
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has become the latest high profile elected Minnesota official to call on Minneapolis voters to get rid of current Mayor Jacob...
Gov. Walz to Minnesota Kids: Get vaccinated, receive $200 and chance at $100,000 scholarship
Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota on Monday announced a new $200 vaccine incentive aimed at 12- to 17-year-olds and a chance for them to...