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New law aims to make voting easier for college students
A law passed by the Minnesota Legislature will provide more polling places on college campuses.
The Glean: Latest headlines from around Minnesota
St. Paul iron foundry to ramp up operations after judge strikes down order from MPCA
Plus: Global tech outage disrupts flights at MSP; Uptown businesses push back on planned homeless shelter; new Minnesota flag makes its debut in space; and more.
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‘Hoax’ to ‘America First’: Trump reframes views on climate change
His break from the Paris accord inspires other populist leaders, while his reshaping of the federal courts and environmental rollbacks affect the air, water, wetlands and public lands, disrupting efforts to counter climate change.
New painting program teaches the art of fatherhood
Fathers of Minneapolis Public Schools students can enroll in artist Sean Garrison’s class exploring the art of fatherhood through painting and community.
‘The Survival of Our Lives’: Accessible voting event encourages disability community to make their voices heard
The event had various components – a presentation on accessible voting, demonstrations of accessible ExpressVote ballot machines and two video kiosks
Advocates fear Minnesota students will again be subject to restraint used on George Floyd
Representatives of kids with disabilities, children of color say task force is shutting down discussion of guidelines for cops in schools.
What you need to know about Project 2025
A 920-page policy blueprint contains the Heritage Foundation’s vision for a second Trump administration — with impacts on women, LGBTQ+ rights, families, education and the workforce.
Is the Amtrak Borealis train really profitable?
The new route from St. Paul to Chicago had a good first month, but most of what’s been reported beyond that is wild hyperbole.
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Commentary and opinion
Dear Republic, about that court ruling on presidential immunity …
Even in ancient Rome, executive power was not without limits.
Cultural change, civil rights and Vietnam War angst
That stash of old letters I found reminded me of a lot — including the lost art of putting words to paper.
An ambitious to-do list for enhancing the ‘Good Life’ in a ‘State That Works’
Part X: Reappraising Minnesota … the conclusion
Can humanity address climate change without believing it? Medical history suggests it is possible
There are many similarities between early debates over the existence of microbes and current debates over the existence of global warming.