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States will keep pushing AI laws despite Trump's efforts to stop them
State lawmakers of both parties said they plan to keep passing laws regulating artificial intelligence despite President Donald Trump's efforts to stop them. Trump signed an executive order Thursday evening that aims to override state artificial intelligence laws. He said his adm
Open articleTakeaways from the Vikings' 34-26 win over the Cowboys
It was the best game J.J. McCarthy has played in his career to this point.
Open articleA hand in winter: Outreach workers strive to meet, and help, unhoused Minnesotans where they are
As the weather and federal policies grow harsher, social service helpers often use their personal knowledge of street life to help those out in the cold. The post A hand in winter: Outreach workers strive to meet, and help, unhoused Minnesotans where they are appeared first on Sa
Open articleIn 2023, Hennepin County vowed to end chronic homelessness by now. What happened?
While the goal wasn't met, agencies and advocates press on. What they're up against: data-gathering problems, funding shortages, and the need to win the trust of the population they serve. The post In 2023, Hennepin County vowed to end chronic homelessness by now. What happened?
Open articleCongress can save lives with Rare Pediatric Disease PRVs
For the estimated 30 million Americans living with rare diseases, the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program is a vital tool. Yet its reauthorization is now at risk unless Congress acts. The post Congress can save lives with Rare Pediatric Disease PRVs appeared fi
Open articleNot just a toy: How whistles became a 'tool of resistance' against ICE immigration enforcement
Twin Cities activists have distributed hundreds of whistles to help warn neighbors about federal immigration enforcement. The post Not just a toy: How whistles became a 'tool of resistance' against ICE immigration enforcement appeared first on MinnPost .
Open articleLow temps, high bills
Plus: Heating bills rise; Rep. Omar seeks clarity with DHS; massive water park at Mall of America. The post Low temps, high bills appeared first on MinnPost .
Open articleIn a nod to the New Deal, outdoors work program connects Red Lake youth to their land
A Q-and-A with McKnight honoree Joshua Jones, who sees close alignment between his environmental work with young people and his cultural values. The post In a nod to the New Deal, outdoors work program connects Red Lake youth to their land appeared first on MinnPost .
Open articleGoing where the stories are
It's been less than a year since I started at MinnPost, but what a time it's been! Here are some highlights of my time on the job, none of which [...] The post Going where the stories are appeared first on MinnPost .
Open articleToday in History: December 15, Bridge collapses into Ohio River, killing 46 people
The Silver Bridge between Gallipolis, Ohio, and Point Pleasant, West Virginia, collapsed into the Ohio River, killing 46 people.
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