Gardeners across the country are flocking to climate-resilient native plants as concerns about extreme heat, flooding, and pollinators grow. The post Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves appeared first on MinnPost.

A new building would be constructed at the site of the closed Cooper School. The board could move forward with options as soon as June, and the school could open in 2027-28. The post Documenters report: Minneapolis school board reviews details for new Anishinabe Academy building appeared first on MinnPost.

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved funding for five programs that will create or preserve 1400 affordable housing units. The post Documenters report: Hennepin County approves $19 million for affordable housing appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Guilty plea from former state Sen. Justin Eichorn; health education standards set; chef Yia Vang featured on new HBO doc; and more. The post ‘Political revenge,’ whitewater surfing and a new jail: What to know about Anoka County’s dispute with House DFL leader appeared first on MinnPost.

Gun restrictions passed by the Senate are unlikely to win approval in the House, but advocates want lawmakers in that chamber to get their votes on the record. The post Heres what led to the Capitol sit-in over gun legislation appeared first on MinnPost.

Its a controversial opinion in some quarters, but Trader Joes lots are welcome models of balanced design and spatial efficiency. The post In praise of Trader Joes parking lots appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Guilty plea from former state Sen. Justin Eichorn; health education standards set; chef Yia Vang featured on new HBO doc; and more. The post ‘Political revenge,’ whitewater surfing and a new jail: What to know about Anoka County’s lawsuit against House DFL leader appeared first on MinnPost.

The Minnesota Legislature should reject proposed new taxes on social media platforms and digital advertising. The post Counterpoint: Proposed tax on social media platforms would hurt small businesses appeared first on MinnPost.

Twin Cities leaders have been pleading for state-level help since the start of Operation Metro Surge. Is $40 million enough? The post With evictions on the rise, Minnesota lawmakers pass $40 million in rental assistance appeared first on MinnPost.

The agreement includes $1.2 billion toward infrastructure and nary a word about guns and ICE. The post Hennepin County Medical Center is a winner in the legislative deal Tim Walz announced Wednesday. Here is what else to know. appeared first on MinnPost.

House bill would limit social media's addictive features; MDH monitors hantavirus exposure; a $2,000 reward for vandalism; George Floyd's family speaks out after Kevin Hart roast; and more. The post Minnesota House passes social media protections for minors, drawing opposition from tech industry group appeared first on MinnPost.

Minnesota's success has been built on prioritizing children and families, and the proposed social media tax would provided needed revenue for programs that support them. The post Social media tax would confirm Minnesota’s priorities appeared first on MinnPost.

Think spatial symphony more than Black Hole Sun. Coming soon to a park near you. The post Hey Minnesotans, want a wellness boost? Seek out a Sound Garden. appeared first on MinnPost.

$4 million in funding for supportive housing is a small step toward addressing whats likely to become a much larger need. The post Legislature passes housing bill amid feds threat to strategy to prevent homelessness appeared first on MinnPost.

Despite opposition by small refineries, the U.S. House approved national year-round sales of the gasoline and ethanol blend, a measure that wasn't included in the farm bill. The post Minnesota lawmakers score big win on E15 appeared first on MinnPost.

The Wolves now must win two straight games against a young, feisty squad to extend their season. The post Wolves fall apart in Game 5 as Spurs skilled big and brutish littles dismantle team for second time in a week appeared first on MinnPost.

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials. The post Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin appeared first on MinnPost.

A signature DFL bill that passed the Senate is likely dead in the water, and negotiations appear to be fleeting. The post As the clock ticks on the Legislature, could anything revive measures to rein in ICE? appeared first on MinnPost.

Arts organizations havent recovered from the pandemic, but a groundbreaking in North Minneapolis and the planned relaunch of the Cowles Center offer hope. The post Closings, openings and cautious optimism for the Twin Cities art scene appeared first on MinnPost.

I joined other Annunciation parents searching for answers. For many shooters, we learned, the path to gun violence starts online. The post Social media legislation would help prevent gun violence appeared first on MinnPost.

Plus: Department of Human Services "achievement awards" under scrutiny; North Memorial Maple Grove nurses vote to authorize strike; Minneapolis considers pilot program involving drone police vehicles; and more. The post Canvas reaches deal with hackers after cyberattack took platform offline at thousands of schools appeared first on MinnPost.

As micro-celebrities continue to rise and the entertainment industry evolves, the modern movie star has struggled to fit in. The post Stardom in flux: The changing role of movie stars in modern celebrity culture appeared first on MinnPost.

The former sportscaster is expected to struggle to win the endorsement over her GOP rivals at the state convention as her conservative credentials are scrutinized. The post Michele Tafoya has the support of the national GOP, but winning over state activists is a challenge appeared first on MinnPost.

DFLers accuse Lisa Demuth of holding up a bill that the pharmaceutical industry fiercely opposes. The post In the fight to get more discounts on prescription drugs, Minnesota hospitals score a win. Maybe. appeared first on MinnPost.

For the first time in more than a decade, a leading pediatricians group has put out new guidance about recess, saying its crucial for good health and good grades and should be part of the school day for students of all ages. The post Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years appeared first on MinnPost.