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Universal meals a hit

But hunger demands continues to riseFor lots of of 1000's of Minnesota school kids, a nutritious breakfast is now a staple as they head to class each morning. In its first full yr, Minnesota’s universal free meals program served...

Season of giving: Meals, turkey giveaways, and resources for the vacations

The MSR has compiled an inventory of free meals, food, and holiday resources which are available throughout the Twin Cities. Ensure that to contact the organizations for extra details or to confirm availability. November 15 ​Annual Community Violence Prevention Turkey Giveaway10...

Gov. Walz signs bill making school meals free next 12 months

Starting this fall, students at Minnesota schools will get free meals no matter their ability to pay. A bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Tim Walz provides greater than $800 million in funding for college lunches and breakfasts over...

Minnesota House passes free meals for all students

The Minnesota House voted 70-58 along party lines Thursday to spend around $200 million a 12 months making school breakfasts and lunches available to all students without charge. Debate over universal school meals has inverted the same old partisan talking...

DFL plan to pay for varsity meals gets first legislative hearing

Minnesota would turn into the fourth state within the nation to make school meals free for all students under a bill that cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday. Advocates for years have tried to enact similar proposals, but there’s reason...

Thanksgiving meals, turkey giveaways within the Twin Cities and beyond

With the rise in prices and continued supply chain issues this yr, many Americans will probably be feeling the pinch. To satisfy the needs, many community organizations are stepping up to assist families facing food insecurities this holiday season....

Hy-Vee to shut on Thanksgiving Day, but curbside pickup for holiday meals still available

For the primary time in 92 years, all Hy-Vee stores shall be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Some services are still available on the vacation, like Hy-Vee’s gas stations. And if you happen to ordered a Thanksgiving meal pack and need...

90,000 more MN students to get free school meals based on Medicaid enrollment

An estimated 90,000 additional Minnesota students will get free meals in school this yr under a pilot program that can routinely qualify kids who're enrolled in Medicaid, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday. Students generally qualify without cost school meals in...
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St. Paul prevails in legal fight to raze, replace historic Hamline-Midway Library

Following 16 months of litigation, a Ramsey County district judge has given the town of St. Paul the go-ahead...
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St. Paul-based Securian Financial lays off 58 employees across departments

Securian Financial has notified 58 employees — roughly 2% of its total workforce — that their roles with the corporate are being eliminated in...

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum seeks thirteenth term in rematch with May Lor Xiong in 4th District

Longtime St. Paul Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is in search of one other term in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District and again faces May...

Believed to have been the oldest working nurse in Minnesota, Joyce Gimmestad retired at 88. She reflects on 7 many years in healthcare

Joyce Gimmestad hoped to succeed in 90 before retiring from being a nurse. Still, she retired on June 22, at 88, attributable to a...

Family of 83-year-old St. Paul man killed in hit-and-run: ‘We’ll forgive you. … Please turn yourself in’

For 30 years, John Bidon took each day runs around Lake Phalen near his St. Paul home. He’d stretch it out to 5 miles...