With the start of the new year many new laws will be going into effect thanks to the 2023 legislative sessions. Previously we’ve highlighted the renters rights, minimum wage, and sick time laws but one under the radar law will also start on January 1. As part of the most recent education bill signed off…
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Many new laws will be going into effect on January 1 and one that has caught the attention of many is the minimum wage increase. Starting on January 1 the Minnesota minimum wage will rise by 26 cents. Large employers will now have to pay at least $10.85 an hour, while small employers will pay…
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A Norman County man is facing multiple charges of solicitation of a minor. Court documents say that 21 year old Brennan Peterson of Ada is facing three charges of felony Electronic Solicitation of Children, and one charge of 3rd Degree Tampering with Witness for a series of offenses that happened between July and October of…
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A bipartisan group of 53 attorneys general announced they have reached a $700 million settlement with Google in their 2021 lawsuit regarding Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. In total Google will pay $630 million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August…
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The Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission met on Tuesday morning and have officially chosen the final design for the next flag of Minnesota! The final design is a modified version of the submission known as F1953, and includes the conceptual shape of Minnesota in dark blue and the rest of the flag in light blue.…
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The 2023 Minnesota Adolescent Sexual Health Report was released and shows that the Minnesota Teen Pregnancy Rate increased by nearly 26% from 2020 to 2021 with the birth rate declining by 3.3%. Officials are saying that this increase is likely tied to the COVID-19 pandemic which reduced access to condoms and contraception. Officials also say…
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The Saint Gianna & Pietro Molla Maternity Home in Warsaw North Dakota is celebrating their 20th Anniversary of supporting less fortunate mothers. Home Founder Mary Pat Jahner tells us more about the maternity home and what their mission is. While the house is based in Warsaw North Dakota Jahner says the house takes in mothers…
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The Minnesota Democratic (DFL) and Republican (GOP) parties have set their presidential primary ballots for the primary election that’s scheduled to take place on March 5. Both parties have included multiple candidates with the DFL including nine candidates on the ballot and the GOP including five. The presidential candidates that will appear on the DFL…
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The Minnesota Flag and Seals Commission met again yesterday and have narrowed their state flag design options from six to three. The flags that will be moving forward for consideration will be designs F944, F1953, and F2100. Between now and their next meeting on Friday designers will create additional mockups of the designs based on…
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The Minnesota Flag and Seals Commission have chosen their design for the new Minnesota State seal. The Commission announced on Tuesday that they unanimously voted to move forward design S224 as the basis for the next state seal of Minnesota. Design S225 features the state bird in a pose that signifies pride and energy. Waves…
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