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From North Hennepin News

County offers paid time off to employees in wake of Floyd's death

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

After the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County employees have been allotted 16 hours of paid time off to mourn, Alpha News reported.

From Minnesota State Wire

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war bailout subsidy to farmers, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap said the trade war has definitely affected Minnesota farmers, but the Marker Facilitation Payments (MFP) have helped keep farmers on their feet.

State agency revamped after problems earlier this year

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 6, 2019

The Department of Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General was revamped following an investigation seven months ago.

Tax surplus allows funding for school safety, Metro Mobility

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 17, 2019

Three state programs will receive a total of $63 million due to budget officials allocating the money to them, MinnPost reports.