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3 things you need to know about Minnesota's child tax credit of $1,750 per child Last year, state lawmakers signed off on what was billed as a nation-leading child tax credit program for low- and middle-income Minnesota families aimed at cutting child poverty by one-third. 13H ago

"Woman Owned Wednesday" launches in Minneapolis' North Loop Dozens of businesses in downtown's North Loop neighborhood are hoping customers will help them celebrate women. May 29

Gov. Walz signs bill raising Minnesota rideshare driver pay, keeping Lyft and Uber in state Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state. May 28

Minnesota officials on alert as Canadian border patrol agents prepare to strike A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours. May 27

How common is boat ownership in Minnesota compared to the rest of the U.S.? Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories. May 27

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28-year-old stabbed man in the head during fight outside Minneapolis night club, charges say A 28-year-old man was charged on Wednesday for allegedly stabbing another man in the head during a fight on Saturday. 7H ago

Hennepin Co. attorney will ask Minnesota Supreme Court to review overturned conviction in Deshaun Hill killing On Thursday, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said it "conducted a thorough review of the case to determine the appropriate path forward, which is petitioning the Supreme Court for review of the decision." 8H ago

1 seriously hurt in Brooklyn Park strip mall shooting One person was seriously hurt on Wednesday after gunfire broke out near a Twin Cities strip mall. 9H ago

Minneapolis man sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatal MOA shooting of Johntae Hudson A Minneapolis man convicted of gunning down a young man at Mall of America in 2022 has received a sentence of 30 years and seven months. 6H ago

Minnesota DFL Party chair, Gov. Walz call for resignation of State Sen. Nicole Mitchell The top DFL Party official and Minnesota's Democratic governor called for the resignation of embattled Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell on Thursday, following the end of the legislative session in which Mitchell was an essential vote in the chamber to move bills forward. 4H ago

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New clinical research wing opens at Minneapolis VA A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes. 3H ago

What it's like to advocate for mental health resources at the Minnesota state capitol Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached. 4H ago

Race removed as factor in kidney function test, allowing Minneapolis woman to receive transplant sooner A major change in the medical world is helping make kidney transplants more racially equitable. 23H ago

Cottonwood season in full swing in Minnesota, causing allergies to go into overdrive If it weren't for all the warm sunshine, you might mistake all of the drifting cottonwood in Minnesota for snowflakes. 23H ago

Retired firefighter who received double lung transplant making strides: "I'm getting my life back" A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides. May 29

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Shaq and Chuck heading back to "cold-a** Minnesota" after Timberwolves' Game 4 win The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills. May 29

Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of "The Godfather," dies at 94 Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday. May 28

Former "General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor shot and killed in downtown LA Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members. May 27

Morgan Spurlock, "Super Size Me" filmmaker, dies at 53 Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53. May 24

Timberwolves podcasts see increase in listeners as team succeeds It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals. May 23

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