The CCPO urges local residents to attend a public hearing to discuss police oversight, while MSP Airport transitions to GPS-based navigation and seeks public input on noise concerns.

Minneapolis lawmaker advocates for Temporary Protected Status for Ecuadorians due to a surge in asylum cases. A resolution will be presented to the federal government for consideration.

The Saint Paul Police Department is intensifying speed enforcement this summer, starting on Cretin Avenue, focusing on traffic law adherence for safety.

Rideshare drivers in Minnesota will receive a 20% pay raise under a new agreement ensuring Uber and Lyft continue operations, with bipartisan support for the legislation to be signed soon.

The Minnesota Senate narrowly passed an education finance bill backed by Sen. Mary Kunesh, aiming to boost school funding and enhance educational equity. It now awaits Gov. Walz's signature.

Minnesota's Senate passed HF 4757, introduced by Senator Lindsey Port, to establish a comprehensive cannabis agency, aiming to regulate the industry, expunge past convictions, and ensure equitable market access.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to ban the 'gay and trans panic defense' in legal cases, adding protections for LGBTQ+ individuals against discriminatory violence.

Minnesota's emergency services were granted a $30 million aid package, initiated by Senator Grant Hauschild, to alleviate financial stress, particularly in Greater Minnesota, and to fund a new "Sprint Medic" program in Northeast Minnesota.

Minnesota's Senate approves bipartisan agriculture budget bill, SF 4942, focusing on water quality, food access, farmer assistance, and education initiatives.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to tackle copper wire theft, which Senator Sandy Pappas championed. If signed by the governor, it will require sellers to have a license, targeting illicit sales and hoping to keep public utilities intact.

The Minnesota Senate passed the Omnibus Human Services budget bill, securing $42.1 million for support services across Minnesota, in a bipartisan 53 to 13 vote.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signs legislation to eliminate undisclosed "junk fees," promoting transparency in pricing.

Morrison County officials have a busy week planned with meetings including a county board meeting, library session, emergency communications, and conservation discussions.