Gov. Tim Walz is urging small businesses negatively affected by the lack of snow this winter in Minnesota to apply for federal assistance. A bill aimed at protecting consumers who buy online tickets to games and concerts is headed to the House floor. And Kirk Cousins is leaving the Minnesota Vikings for a big new contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Small businesses that rely on Minnesota winters could be eligible for federal disaster assistance due to lack of snow

Legislation for the ‘Eras’ — New Taylor Swift ticketing bill could help fans in Minnesota

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market

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