Legislative notebook: Fireworks on lawmakers’ agenda
Minnesota lawmakers are considering allowing bigger and aerial fireworks. Continue reading →
View ArticleSand mining debate fractures
Sand mined in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin opens up cracks between rocks so oil and gas can be removed from the ground in places such as North Dakota. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Sand mining bill seeks environmental study
Minnesota officials would study the environmental impact of silica sand mining and provide technical assistance to local governments dealing with sand mining issues under a bill to be introduced Monday...
View ArticleSenate committee approves year-long sand mining moratorium
New silica sand mines would be prohibited from opening for a year under a bill a state Senate committee approved Tuesday. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: Health marketplace heads to negotiations
Sen. Tony Lourey endured 12 hours of debate on what he called the biggest change in the Minnesota health care system in decades. Continue reading →
View ArticleLegislative notebook: House, Senate look to the sun for power
Minnesotans could sell solar power to electric utilities under a bill the House passed 70-63 late Tuesday. Continue reading →
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