Minnesota Senate unanimously passes legislation, authored by Senator Kupec, to update broadband installation requirements with a focus on safety and labor standards, effective January 1, 2026.

Bloomington to hold a hearing on small business support via City Code amendments on May 8, offering in-person, virtual, and phone participation options.

Minnesota Senate passes a bill allowing cities to create social districts for outdoor alcohol consumption, aiming to boost community connections and local economy.

Senators Hauschild and Farnsworth secured an amendment to extend 26 weeks of unemployment benefits to 600 laid-off Iron Range miners during a Senate debate.

Mayor Reinert of Duluth discusses plans for the Lester Golf Course as a year-round recreational space after community consultation and the work of the Lester Golf Working Group.

The Minnesota Senate passed a bipartisan budget bill aimed at enhancing job creation and economic growth, with provisions for workforce development, community investment, and support for education and health care sectors.

The Minnesota Senate approved a labor rights bill, hailed by Senator McEwen, aiming to bolster worker protections and funding key departments. It includes mental health initiatives and clarifies break times.

Senator Liz Boldon and 30 Minnesota lawmakers urge protection of Head Start programs against proposed federal cuts in a letter to their federal delegation.

The Senate passed a Jobs and Labor Omnibus Budget bill, Senate File 1832, which aims to boost Minnesota's workforce and economy with new initiatives, including those by Senator Pha.

Sherburne County is inviting public input on Boulder Creek Wine Bar's application for on-sale and off-sale wine licenses, with a hearing scheduled for May 6th.

Minnesota's Senate passed Senate File 2511, a liquor policy that allows cities to create social districts where alcohol can be consumed outdoors. The bill aims to boost local economies and support small businesses.

The Morrison County Board of Commissioners announces a week of public meetings, discussing topics from urban planning to education, emphasizing transparency and community involvement.

The St. Paul BZA will review important variance requests, including housing and educational projects, at an upcoming meeting with input from the public encouraged.