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The incident followed a disagreement at a legislative committee over how best to commemorate 50 years of Hmong and Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota.
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Minnesota House approves bill that would speed licensing of marijuana dispensaries
Supporters say license preapprovals would allow them to secure funding, rent real estate and take other steps to get up and running more quickly.
Uber and Lyft put Minneapolis exit on hold as City Council pushes back start of new rideshare pay rule to July
Council members said they wanted more time to work with legislators who are proposing a statewide pay floor — and to give rideshare alternatives time to get through the city’s licensing process.
Minneapolis City Council could push back start of new Uber, Lyft driver pay rules to July
Council members say it will provide more time for alternatives to set up shop if Uber and Lyft follow through on threats to leave the market. Uber said it would delay its exit if the city pushes back the date.
As Uber, Lyft deadline nears, Frey pushes Minneapolis Council to reconsider minimum pay rates
In a separate move, a City Council committee withdrew a proposal to spend $150,000 to help alternative rideshare apps get up and running in Minneapolis.
CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
Ilhan Omar, Tina Smith celebrate Earth Day touring green initiatives at Sabathani Community Center
The African American community center in south Minneapolis is taking advantage of federal funding to go green with solar and geothermal power.
Community project at Roof Depot scores federal grant for solar power
A federal grant will help plan a large rooftop solar array on the Roof Depot building, which will power the project and offset energy costs for neighbors.
East Side foundry with past violations has 30 days to reduce lead, air pollution
State regulators fined Northern Iron in St. Paul last year for air pollution violations. Now the state fears the facility is emitting elevated levels of lead and particulate matter.
Minneapolis foundry under fire for air pollution also failed to protect employees from hazardous chemicals
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Smith Foundry $15,300 for 10 “serious” violations.
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