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Army presents Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after Korean War wound
ST. PETER, Minn. — After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat finally got his Purple Heart medal Friday.
Series of Catholic pilgrimages has begun across the United States
A long-planned series of Catholic pilgrimages has begun across the United States this weekend, with pilgrims embarking on four routes before converging on Indianapolis in two months for a major gathering focusing on Eucharistic rites and devotions. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is beginning with Masses and other events in California,...
Plan to boost Uber and Lyft driver pay in Minnesota advances in state Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota that lawmakers believe would prevent the companies from leaving the market advanced in the state Legislature on Sunday, hours before the deadline for lawmakers to pass bills before they adjourn. The plan that gained approval in the House was crafted by Democrats to replace a minimum pay measure the Minneapolis City Council passed that prompted Uber and Lyft to threaten to leave the state’s biggest city. The agreement announced Saturday after a day of negotiations would set a minimum pay rate at $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute. Uber has said it will keep operating in the state under those rates. The bill would take effect next January if passed. “While the coming price increases may hurt riders and drivers alike, we will be able to continue to operate across the State under the compromise brokered by the Governor,” Uber spokesperson Josh Gold said in an email to the Star Tribune.
Tensions high in final hours of Minnesota Legislative session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - Just 6 hours remain until the legislative deadline for passing bills. Pressure is on and tensions are high in St. Paul as the House and Senate sprint to the finish. Quinn Gorham has been there on the ground for us all session long and as...
Minnesota lawmakers, Gov. Walz reach rideshare deal
(KSTP) – DFL leaders in the Minnesota Senate and House say they’ve reached an agreement with Uber and Lyft that would increase pay for rideshare drivers. It calls for a minimum payment of $1.28 per mile – and 31 cents per minute. It would also preempt a...
Minnesota Energy Resources new Ambassadog, Pepsi celebrates her first week on the job
ALBERT LEA, Minn.- Minnesota Energy Resources held a grand debut for its new "ambassadog", Pepsi, an Aussiedoodle from Albert Lea on Tuesday, May 14. The dog will be the new mascot for the natural gas provider’s annual efforts to encourage homeowners to call 8-1-1 before breaking ground on new projects in their yard to comply Minnesota state law and avoid hitting natural gas, water or sewage lines.
New tool provides highly localized climate projections for Minnesota communities
A new interactive online tool, MN CliMAT, provides highly localized climate projections across Minnesota — down to the 2.5-mile scale. Users can use data to visualize how even specific towns may be impacted in the coming decades. The tool was recently launched by the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Commerce. ...
Minnesota lawmakers strike minimum pay deal for Uber, Lyft drivers
New York (CNN) — Minnesota government officials have struck a deal with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to set minimum wage standards for drivers, lawmakers announced Saturday night.
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