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Straight River Rest Area reopens following construction

The Straight River Rest Area has reopened following construction, which has been ongoing since this August, according to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 3, 2020

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Minnesota sees decline in unemployment rate due to workers leaving the labor force

Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.6% for the month of October from 5.9% in September, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 22, 2020

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MnDOT sees a $155 million loss in highway revenue

By Trina Thomas | Nov 15, 2020

A hit of $155 million on the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) original forecast for this year's estimated highway revenue happened, but they remain in good spirits as the loss wasn't as bad as expected.

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Watershed Conservation Planning Initiative to assist forests, streams

By Charmaine Little | Sep 9, 2020

The Watershed Conservation Planning Initiative is set to help forests and streams survive and flourish, Winona Daily News reported.

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Spring Valley council increases EMT pay

By John Severance | Aug 25, 2020

The Spring Valley City Council passed two resolutions last week including a raise in funding for EMTs.

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Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

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Human trafficking awareness campaign debuts in Minnesota

By Kimberly James | Aug 12, 2020

PeroDigm has launched its "Your Call MN" campaign which provides a place for human trafficking victims to seek help and serves as an avenue for witnesses of trafficking to report it.

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Minnesota unemployment numbers see decline in June

By James Ledbetter | Aug 3, 2020

Minnesota's unemployment numbers are declining as over 84,000 payroll jobs become available.

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PPE supplies remain strong in Minnesota

By Elle Johnson | May 22, 2020

Minnesota State Commissioner of Administration Alice Roberts Davis addressed concerns and assured Minnesotans that personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies remain strong in hospitals across the state.

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Thousands of Minnesota employees claim they were illegally forced to pay union dues

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 5 years ago

Roughly 8,000 public sector employees in Minnesota are being represented in a class action suit against two labor unions for forcing them to pay union fees as a condition for unemployment.

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Minnesota Department of Corrections implements new policies at facilities in light of COVID-19

By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Corrections is doing its part to stop the spread of COVID-19 at its facilities.