The review by the Office of the Legislative Auditor did not follow the usual pattern of recommendations and findings. It was an explanation of much that was already known about the project’s timeline and budget….
Plus – St. Paul Fire Department requests $4 million in relief. Drag is large in the Twin Cities, despite anti drag legislation in other states. Researchers are making progress in sulfate pollution fixes….
The estimated $300 billion in student loan debt is assumed by taxpayers. Students whose educations were often longer and more expensive than expected led to lower paying jobs or no degree….
Plus: Minneapolis names three finalists to the police chief job; Essentia Health files an unfair labor practice accusation over the pending nurse’s strike; Minnesota marijuana charges continue to be racial disparities; and many other things….