Inside the Legislature’s agreement to improve Oregon Trail-era IT for safety net programs
Expect the final bill to include $90 million to help Minnesota counties run Medicaid and SNAP.
The Glean: Latest headlines from around Minnesota
‘Political revenge,’ whitewater surfing and a new jail: What to know about Anoka County’s dispute with House DFL leader
Plus: Guilty plea from former state Sen. Justin Eichorn; health education standards set; chef Yia Vang featured on new HBO doc; and more.
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In praise of Trader Joe’s parking lots
It’s a controversial opinion in some quarters, but Trader Joe’s lots are welcome models of balanced design and spatial efficiency.
Counterpoint: Proposed tax on social media platforms would hurt small businesses
The Minnesota Legislature should reject proposed new taxes on social media platforms and digital advertising.
Grill Master Trump
Steve Sack is drawing again, and publishes an editorial cartoon, like this one on inflation and the economy, on MinnPost each Thursday. For more on his cartooning, check out Eric Ringham’s feature story and follow Sack on Substack.
Social media tax would confirm Minnesota’s priorities
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.









