Much of the talk surrounding the Minnesota governor’s race has focused on Gov. Tim Walz dropping out. And while many Republicans wanted Walz gone, “an early exit from his re-election campaign presents its own challenges,” according to the Minnesota Star Tribune, including how to pivot from a fraud-focused strategy to other issues.
Axios is reporting that the Trump administration “is freezing $10 billion in funds for child care and poor families in five blue states.” California, Colorado, Illinois, New York and Minnesota have seen these funds suspended, and these five states “will also be asked to provide additional information, including attendance records, inspection reports and complaints from parents.”
How do Minnesotans feel about the current state of our state’s economy? It’s a mixed bag, according to MPR News. In a K-shaped economy, those with higher incomes are seeing substantial growth, “while lower-income wages stagnate.”
Snoopy is hot right now, according to the Pioneer Press. The Charles Schultz-created cartoon dog is having a moment in pop culture, fashion and retail. And while some might attribute the uptick in Snoopy sightings to the 75th birthday of “Peanuts” this year, “the grip Snoopy currently has on pop culture and the retail industry runs deeper than anniversary buzz.”
Eight housing projects in Northern Minnesota have been chosen to receive Minnesota Housing financing, KAXE reports. “The state funding will help create or preserve housing in Hibbing, Mahnomen, Bemidji, Warren, Grand Rapids and other communities in the region.” There is a total of 51 housing projects throughout the state.
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