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He says Jeremy Olson at StribMinnesota The attorney general can gain sweeping power over healthcare mergers, Especially the Fairview-Sanford merger that could lead to an out-of-state control of the University of Minnesota Teaching Hospital. The proposal, which is gaining traction in the legislature, would ban mergers between hospitals and clinics that “significantly reduce competition,” and empower the attorney general to go to court to block or cancel any transactions that do not benefit Minnesota.
at WCCO-TV Reporting by Caroline CummingsMinnesota On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the recreational marijuana bill by a vote of 71-59. The Senate is scheduled to vote on the bill on Friday. There are some differences between each proposal that are likely to be settled during a conference committee meeting, which is a joint meeting of legislators from both houses. Governor Tim Walz said he will sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk. The 300-page bill would allow adult recreational use and turn the black market into a state-regulated industry. Lawmakers began discussing it Monday night before adjourning until Tuesday morning, when they resumed discussions, after which they took a vote.
for Wisconsin Public Radio Corinne Hess writes“,” Wisconsin public schools have fewer students in classes. And because school funding is tied to enrollment, Districts across the state are considering school closures and combinations. Racine, Woosau, Superior and La Crosse are among the school districts with plans to close or consolidate schools due to low enrollment rates. Schools are not full. “There are fewer teachers, fewer children, and there is a challenge to providing a quality educational experience,” said Aaron Engel, La Crosse School District Superintendent. The county’s elementary schools are about 70 percent full and its middle and high schools are at about 65 percent capacity, Engel said.
a KSTP-TV’s story tellsA federal judge has She temporarily suspended her decision that removed Minnesota’s minimum age requirement to obtain a permit to become pregnant. US District Judge Katherine Menendez ruled last month that current state law, which requires residents to be at least 21 years old to obtain a permit to conceive, violates the constitutional rights of Minnesotans between the ages of 18 and 20. On Monday, Menendez issued a stay injunction in the case, putting her initial decision on hold for 30 days or on appeal. This decision was made at the request of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. In Monday’s order, the judge acknowledged the problems that could arise if permits were granted to children between the ages of 18 and 20 and her initial order was overturned.
at KARE-TV Alexandra Simon says:“…farmers markets around the Twins are preparing to reopen for the summer season. Markets in Minneapolis and St. Paul open for the spring/summer season on Saturday, April 29, and other community markets are scheduled to open in the following weeks.” Here’s a look at just a few markets Featuring fresh produce, flowers, ready-made produce, and more, preparing to open in April, May, and June….”
fighter Chris Riemenschneider writes“,”Another Twin Cities brewery is jumping into the concert business this summer With the help of some well known local promoters. Bauhaus Brew Labs in northeast Minneapolis has announced the launch of three June-August specials dubbed Sparkyard Sound series, which features a host of touring acts with a strong Twin Cities following from past Basilica Block Party lineups and current playlists. Vermont rocker Grace Potter – these days she may be best known from her cover “stuck in the middle with you” For Netflix’s ‘Grace and Frankie’ – Series Debuts June 13th. A groovy couple with Shakey Graves and Lucius will follow on July 28 and then another blast of rock at Alabama’s St. Louis, Alabama. Paul & the Broken Bones. August 17″
a Triple in bat Lord knows the standards for political humor aren’t that high these days, he says. Andy Borowitz’s post, “Fox Replaces Tucker Carlson With a Lying Chatbot,” currently has 14,000 likes on Facebook. Strib’s new political cartoonist, Mike Thompson, however, seems to Like someone who’s humorously challenged. Thompson, of course, sparked fire (get it) this weekend for a quirky two-panel cartoon that unified two themes: gun violence and Minneapolis’ recent decision to allow Muslims to pray five times a day. To give the piece a charitable feel , it’s a deranged hackery business that makes foolish assumptions about city life. Most respondents on social media this weekend were more blunt in their criticism. (Strib might be excited because he has people talking. Sigh.)
for civilian eating, Kate Nelson writesOne Monday night in January, dozens of people gathered around a dining table in the cozy Minneapolis home of a well-known Native American chef. Sean Sherman and his life partner, the black chef and food writer Mecca Boss. The list of those invited to dinner, is the first in a series of events he has drawn up BIPOC Foodways Alliance, a new organization from Sherman & Boss, represented a little melting pot of sorts, all of us from diverse ethnic backgrounds and walks of life—media makers, public servants, and others you might not expect to find at a foodie event like this. Even though we didn’t quite know what we were in for, there was a palpable energy in the room, because we were all there with a common purpose: To help dismantle white supremacy through food — macaroni and cheese, to be exact. “
