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YouTube video by MinnPost Northfield skateboarding community thankful for Minnesota Legislature funding to expand park

We reported on eight skate park projects that have received funding from the Legislature. We also made a short video.

Concern about Uptown’s changing face is familiar and overwrought Yes, the critical Minneapolis retail and entertainment hub is suffering. But the key to its future isn’t recreating the past.

Is Uptown dead? Long live Uptown? Another great piece by @blindeke.bsky.social.

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Undocumented health care could stop some DFLers' budget votes Some DFL lawmakers said they felt betrayed by legislative leaders' budget compromise that phases out MinnesotaCare for undocumented adults.

"A bipartisan budget requires compromises, and each leader will have to sell those compromises to their caucuses. As the scene Thursday showed, some compromises will be harder for legislators to digest than others."

Then, "Walz addressed the elephant in the room – or rather, right outside of it."

Budget breakthrough? What MN lawmakers did and didn't do Explaining Thursday’s State Capitol budget news amid the bipartisan boasting and a frenzied pushback in Gov. Tim Walz's office.

Yesterday's budget compromise "is especially impressive, the governor said, 'at a time of chaos and dysfunction at the federal level.

'I think the country would be appreciative of this, because it can still work. Democracy is hard, but it can still work.'

And then chaos and dysfunction happened."

Julius Randle proving his worth in the Timberwolves playoff run Randle delivered a premiere performance in Game 3 Saturday against the Warriors, as the team hopes to go up 3-1 tonight.

Should we start calling him Julius the Juggernaut?

#nba #timberwolves #warriors #playoffs

Race for Angie Craig’s seat is heating up and expected to sizzle Two DFLers are already battling it out in the swingiest district in Minnesota, and other Democratic and GOP candidates are in the wings.

Craig’s decision to run for retiring U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s seat prompted the Cook Political Report to change its rating of the 2nd District seat from “safe Democrat” to “likely Democrat,” which makes the race more competitive for the GOP.

Minnesota Medicaid explained: health costs and what could change Medicaid helps cover health costs for roughly 1.2 million people in Minnesota, but federal cuts could mean major changes.

Continuing with our coverage of Minnesota Medicaid, MinnPost data journalist Shadi Bushra put together this explainer with interactive visuals.

'Always maximize federal dollars': Minnesota's Medicaid history Federal cuts could unspool Minnesota's generous health care program, which has opted to expand Medicaid multiple times.

Minnesota has long been a national leader in helping its residents access health insurance. But the state squeezing all it can from Medicaid dovetails with spiraling costs in long-term care. It also makes Minnesota vulnerable if Trump and a GOP-controlled Congress cut Medicaid dollars.

Despite objections, Minneapolis police scanners are going silent In encrypting scanners, the Minneapolis Police Department says it will fill the gap in transparency with an online incidents dashboard.

The Minneapolis Police Department will start using encrypted scanners, meaning news media and members of the public won't be able to listen in real time.

Trump 2.0: How the president’s first 100 days have impacted Minnesota - MinnPost Tariffs, the clawbacks of federal funding and an immigration crackdown have hit the state’s economy and policies.

It's been 100 days since the second Trump administration took office. Since then, tariffs, the clawbacks of federal funding and an immigration crackdown have hit the state’s economy and policies. Our reporters break down some of the effects on Minnesota: www.minnpost.com/national/202...

Editor creates an AI executive who is "an expert at building and scaling digital media companies." Decides within minutes that the AI is "one of the most knowledgeable and energetic colleagues" he's ever had. Asks the AI to create a headshot of itself. It does. He sexually harasses it immediately.

Don’t lose your keys, Minnesotans – they might soon be illegal - MinnPost A state law slated to go into effect in July bans the manufacture and sale of items containing small amounts of lead – like your brass keys.

Imagine losing the key to your house, your business, or your car – then finding out you can’t legally replace it in Minnesota.

Man shot Monday morning while driving on I-94 in Minneapolis - MinnPost A man was shot while driving on a highway in Minneapolis Monday morning, and authorities are unsure if he'll survive.

In this afternoon’s Glean:
• Man shot Monday morning while driving on I-94 in Minneapolis
• Around 500 Minnesota state employees protest more in-office work
• Hockey equipment in North America facing 25% tariff
• Minnesota’s law schools see surge in applications; and more buff.ly/4M62Vr4

The exoneration of Edgar Barrientos-Quintana may be the first in the country related directly to the involvement of the television show “The First 48.” buff.ly/94QUrhF

Does Minnesota have more than 10,000 lakes? - MinnPost The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources defines a lake as a body of water with an area of at least 10 acres.

Fact Brief: Does Minnesota have more than 10,000 lakes? buff.ly/fh0EeN9

Cage coaches have little standing to gripe about player transfers College basketball coaches have been leaving programs for greener pastures for years. Now players are following suit.

OPINION | Marshall H. Tanick

“The players, freed from restrictions by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on federal antitrust grounds four years ago, are only doing what their coaches have done for years…” buff.ly/WEBELGy

How federal money flows into Minnesota for health care and more The largest share of federal money distributed in Minnesota comes from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Minnesota Department of Health received some tough news last week: The feds were cutting $226 million in federal health care funds to the department, grants the state was awarded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. buff.ly/DB4BZdN

Women’s Advocates shelter for survivors of domestic violence In the early 1970s, women across Minnesota calling a legal information telephone line told staffers that they were experiencing physical abuse from their partners.

In 1971, a group of St. Paul women began gathering to explore social and political issues. At a meeting, attorney Delores Orey discussed the lack of public information about marital separation. buff.ly/MdVw77G

U.S. Bank exec. said to have been on Brooklyn Park plane crash U.S. Bank officials … believe the bank's vice chair, Terry Dolan, was killed in the Brooklyn Park plane crash on Saturday.

In this morning’s Glean:
• U.S. Bank exec. believed to have been on the plane that crashed in Brooklyn Park
• Delta plane en route to Minneapolis from Reagan has close call
• international U of M student detained by ICE; and more buff.ly/qkuM1ke

State Grant program is an investment that should be protected It’s the bedrock of college access for thousands of Minnesotans. The Legislature has a chance to fully fund it.

OPINION | Catherine Maun, Augsburg University director of financial aid student services

“As a college student, I relied upon the State Grant over 20 years ago, and the students I have the privilege to work with rely upon it today.” buff.ly/KrelaDN

Walz sales tax proposal hits consumers while sparing businesses The governor's budget proposal calls for a sales tax when Minnesotans pay for accounting, banking, financial brokerage or legal services.

Gov. Tim Walz wants to tax people when they get financial and legal advice, a proposal that critics say hurts vulnerable residents while leaving businesses unscathed. buff.ly/p4hcwss

Proposed cut to Medicaid in Minnesota is $1.5 billion The proposed cut to Medicaid in Minnesota is $1.5 billion a year from an annual budget that, as of 2024, stands at roughly $18 billion.

In this afternoon’s Glean:
• Proposed cut to Medicaid in Minnesota is $1.5 billion
• UnitedHealth scrubs DEI mentions from corporate website
• Legislative bill would outlaw cat declawing
• Falcon Heights to charge for fair parking; and more buff.ly/x2KfbNj

The Democrats need a new opposition strategy - MinnPost Employing a whistleblower to counter misinformation and a visionary to inspire action would be a good start.

OPINION | James Pence, Alexandria

“The democracy train is barreling down the wrong track at full speed, Democrats, and not far down the line the bridge over the ravine has been washed out. You need to divert the train soon…” buff.ly/1uakC8U

Ukrainian-born artist YEV honors his homeland with music, hope Inspired by the strength of resistance, Minnesota musician’s self-titled album is an ode to all who “stand in the face of great oppression.”

While the war in his homeland rages far away from his peaceful basement apartment and rehearsal space in New Brighton, Ukrainian-American songwriter/musician YEV keenly feels the plight of his people. buff.ly/W5SEWMf

Does Minnesota have toll roads? - MinnPost Motorists pay a fee that ranges from 25 cents to $8 to use express lanes on some highways that run through the Twin Cities.

Fact brief: Does Minnesota have toll roads? buff.ly/JUPB7Mp

Trump backs Hegseth after Signal chat snafu The incident created havoc for the Trump administration, with some lawmakers calling for the Forest Lake High graduate's resignation.

In this week’s D.C. Memo:
• Trump backs Hegseth after Signal chat snafu amid calls for his resignation
• Klobuchar upbraids the GOP
• Iron Range mining gets a boost
• More federal cutbacks; and more buff.ly/K6MdmnK

In this morning’s Glean:
• Fort Snelling Immigration Court feeling the effects of Trump administration deportation plans
• State workers protest return to in-person work order
• Teacher charged after stepping on student’s back; and more buff.ly/8D1mzfc

Trump administration terminates $226 million in COVID grants The Trump administration has terminated about $226 million in grants to the Minnesota Department of Health related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this afternoon’s Glean:
• Trump administration terminates $226 million in COVID grants for Minnesota
• Justin Eichorn released to a halfway home
• St. Louis County School District goes to 4-day week
• CEO of Hennepin Healthcare to resign; and more buff.ly/GypKzLC