A Minnesota public safety panel weighed a pair of proposals today that would let local governments restrict guns in public spaces.

And a divided Moorhead city council last night approved a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.

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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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The White House says that Vice President Kamala Harris will be in the Twin Cities on Thursday.

And Minneapolis Public Schools is facing budget cuts.

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State lawmakers are grappling again this year with bills to legalize sports betting in Minnesota, where there isn't a solid consensus. The issue doesn’t cut along party lines and various iterations might gain some votes and lose others in a closely divided Legislature. And with new online trainings for faith leaders, state officials hope to better support mental health in rural areas.

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On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula

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The incoming president of the University of Minnesota will make just over a million dollars in her first year on the job. Rebecca Cunningham's contract was approved unanimously by the U's Regents Friday.

And how much should rideshare drivers get paid? That's been a subject of debate this week in Minneapolis, and there’s now new data to consider.

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A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death suit by the mother of a man killed by Brooklyn Center police. And after fierce testimony, state lawmakers decided to table a bill transferring land from the White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation.

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Judge rejects wrongful death suit over Brooklyn Center police shooting

After fierce testimony, lawmakers pump the brakes on White Earth Forest land return bill

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Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management proposed new legislation Thursday that aims to incorporate greater social equity to the state's approach to legalizing cannabis.

And the Minneapolis City Council and mayor are at odds over an ordinance passed Thursday to boost pay and worker protections for rideshare drivers.

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First responders in Murray County in southwest Minnesota can now have an extra set of eyes and ears with them during a crisis. And the Minneapolis City Council will consider a policy Thursday that would boost pay and benefits for rideshare drivers in the city. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have again threatened to stop operating in the city if the ordinance passes.

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New ambulance telemedicine devices save time — and lives

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Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips ended his campaign against Pres. Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday, one day after poor showings in Super Tuesday states.

And a Minnesota House Elections committee today advanced a state-level voting rights act.

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Former Republican President Donald Trump and current Democratic President Joe Biden won their respective party primaries on Tuesday. And Minnesota 3rd District DFL Rep. Dean Phillips struggled to gain support in his home state during Super Tuesday voting.

In other news, Minneapolis is hosting the women's Big Ten college basketball tournament, which gets underway Wednesday at Target Center. The biggest attraction is Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes, who earlier this week became the career scoring leader among all major college basketball players.

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Biden, Trump prevail in Minnesota while facing deep cracks in their party bases

The Caitlin Clark show fueled a Big Ten tournament sellout. These women are used to big crowds

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