Minnesota News

Aggregated Minnesota News Articles

• Live: Minnesota United vs. Austin FC. Follow it on Gameview
  
  The Loons hit the road for a midweek game. Tap here for game updates, the scoring summary and match results from around MLS.
  Star Tribune Staff.  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:21:40 +0000.
• The Rooftop Bar above NOLO's is getting a major refresh before summer's end
  
  The rooftop patio in the heart of Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood is adding a permanent bar, bathrooms and additional lounge areas.
  Brianna Kelly.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 31 May 2023 17:22:40 +0000.
• Baby boutique Pacifier plans stores in Maple Grove, Woodbury
  
  Pacifier, the Minneapolis-based baby and children's goods retailer, has expanded to four locations and is looking to add another two stores to its footprint. Online sales are growing quickly, as well.
  Mark Reilly.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 31 May 2023 11:48:21 +0000.
• Emanuel Reynoso, Bakaye Dibassy nearing returns for Minnesota United
  
  Emanuel Reynoso and Bakaye Dibassy were full participants in a Loons practice for the first time this season on Tuesday.
  David La Vaque.  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Tue, 30 May 2023 21:51:49 +0000.
• Minnesota Governor Signs Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill
  
  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, making the state the 23rd to end the prohibition of cannabis for adults.
  By A.j. Herrington, Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 30 May 2023 13:16:12 -0400.
• Woman seriously injured in Minnesota bear attack
  
  A woman was seriously hurt in a black bear attack near Gull Lake, Minnesota, after she went outside to check on her dog.
  CBS News.  Sun, 28 May 2023 17:07:40 -0400.
• Minnesota governor vetoes Uber/Lyft driver pay raise bill, citing cost and service concerns
  
  Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have mandated higher pay and job security for Lyft and Uber drivers in Minnesota, saying the legislation wasn't ready to become law.
  Steve Karnowski.  Washington Times.  Fri, 26 May 2023 10:39:15 -0400.
• Minnesota Governor Vetoes Rideshare Minimum Pay Bill After Uber Threatens To Leave State
  
  If Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had signed the minimum pay bill into law, Uber would've ceased operations outside of the Twin Cities and only offered premium rides in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the company said.
  By Molly Bohannon, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Thu, 25 May 2023 19:45:02 -0400.
• Minnesota rideshare bill vetoed after Uber threatens to halt operations
  
  An Uber spokesperson said the company would stop operating outside the Twin Cities beginning Aug. 1 if the bill became law.
  CBS News.  Thu, 25 May 2023 19:06:00 -0400.
• Minnesota governor vetos gig worker bill following warning from Uber
  
  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) vetoed a bill that would have required a pay raise for ride-booking drivers after Uber threatened to stop its services in most of the state over the legislation. ...
  Jared Gans.  The Hill.  Thu, 25 May 2023 22:41:37 +0000.
• Minnesota Governor Vetoes Gig Worker Pay Bill
  
  Gov. Tim Walz said the legislation would have raised costs for ordering an Uber or Lyft too high, potentially pricing out Minnesota customers.
  Kellen Browning.  New York Times.  Thu, 25 May 2023 22:16:08 +0000.
• Supreme Court Rules That States Are Not Entitled to Windfalls in Tax Disputes
  
  In a unanimous decision, the justices sided with a 94-year-old woman who got nothing when a Minnesota county sold her condominium to recoup unpaid taxes.
  Adam Liptak.  New York Times.  Thu, 25 May 2023 21:54:26 +0000.
• Zebra dies after running into fence post at Milwaukee zoo
  
  Stuart was born in 2018 at a zoo in Minnesota and had been at the Milwaukee County Zoo since 2019.
  Chicago Tribune.  Thu, 25 May 2023 17:37:06 +0000.
• Landlord, 37, blasted 'We Didn't Start the Fire' as 'he torched his own home' with his tenant inside
  
  A Minnesota landlord allegedly blasted 'We didn't start the fire' by singer Billy Joel as he torched his home while his tenant was inside.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 25 May 2023 14:13:03 GMT.

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