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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.social

2 hours ago

Perpich Center tells House committee its $8.6M appropriation supports statewide arts programming, warns per-student math is misleading Perpich Center for Arts Education presented to the House committee, highlighting statewide professional development, library resources and arts high school outcomes. Lawmakers disputed per-pupil cost calculations; Perpich urged the committee to view its appropriation as funding statewide services, not only residential high-school seats.

The Perpich Center for Arts Education argues that their $8.6 million state funding is a vital investment in statewide arts programming, not just a per-student cost for their high school.

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#MN #MinnesotaArtsEducation #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #ArtsAccess

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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2 hours ago

MDE leaders outline agency structure, funding sources and administrative staffing before House committee Minnesota Department of Education officials detailed organizational offices, oversight mechanisms and how state and federal funds flow to districts. Fiscal staff flagged inconsistencies in administrative payroll figures and members pressed for clarity on staff counts and grant oversight.

Minnesota's education leaders exposed the complexities of funding distribution and staffing challenges while addressing key questions about school safety and oversight in their latest committee meeting.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EquityInEducation #MinnesotaEducation #SchoolFunding

Farts are Funny

@greasydump.bsky.social

12 hours ago

Civilians Get Creative and Give ICE Agent EXACTLY What He Deserves YouTube video by Rebel HQ

Military occupation. #GOP #Racist #MAGA #Republican #Sexualabuser #Homophobic #Transphobic #Fascist #Felon #Trump=white headed pimple. Those supporting Trump/#Republicans=The *TRUE* infection #MN #Minnesota #Minneapolis #StPaul #StCloud #Rochester #Duluth #ICE youtu.be/qSD76-G1XDA?...

@twinkiepunk.bsky.social

13 hours ago

Shock rockers, Impaler at Station 4 in Saint Paul, MN. 09/20/2008. flic.kr/p/5nZAtV

#Impaler #ImpalerShockRock #Station4 #SaintPaul #StP #Minnesota #MN #ShockRock #ConcertPhotography #ConcertPhotos #ShockRockShots #MusicMemories

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.social

17 hours ago

Counties, state agencies urge accelerated modernization of Minnesota human‑services IT County leaders and state agency commissioners told the Minnesota Ways and Means Committee on March 9 that decades‑old systems such as Maxis impose heavy manual workloads on eligibility workers and raise fraud, training and property‑tax costs; agencies described incremental fixes, an "integration layer" pilot and plans to seek federal approvals and matching funds for larger replacements.

Minnesota's outdated human-services IT systems are creating significant burdens on eligibility workers, prompting urgent calls for modernization and federal funding to tackle inefficiencies and fraud.

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#MN #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #SystemsModernization

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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17 hours ago

Redwood County approves submission of Redwood River watershed plan to state agency The Redwood County Board voted unanimously to submit the Redwood River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan to the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the resolution makes county adoption contingent on BWSR approval and sets timelines for local plan alignment and appeals.

Redwood County is taking a significant step towards sustainable water management by unanimously approving the Redwood River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan, but the final say rests with the state.

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#RedwoodCounty #MN #CommunityInvolvement #CitizenPortal

J Escorpion

@escorpionslb.bsky.social

18 hours ago

Charlie!!!!! #dogs #Minnesota #dog #puppy #dogstagram #doglover #dogoftheday #doglife #doglovers #instadog #pets #puppylove #love #puppies #mn #pet #dogsofinsta #cute #dogslife #petsofinstagram #cats #doggo #ilovemydog #animals #instagram #doglove #cutedogs #dogphotography #petstagram #adoptdontshop

J Escorpion

@escorpionslb.bsky.social

18 hours ago

Charlie!!!!! #dogs #Minnesota #dog #puppy #dogstagram #doglover #dogoftheday #doglife #doglovers #instadog #pets #puppylove #love #puppies #mn #pet #dogsofinsta #cute #dogslife #petsofinstagram #cats #doggo #ilovemydog #animals #instagram #doglove #cutedogs #dogphotography #petstagram #adoptdontshop

barley & birch

@barleyandbirch.com

19 hours ago

A play dough snowman sitting against a white background with nature items, cardboard cutout trees, and a glass bead path.

It's happppeninnnng! ❄️❄️❄️ Stay safe during this blizzard warning upper midwest folks!

Reminder that we have a lot of indoor snow-themed activities over on the blog if you're looking for easy entertainment.

👉 barleyandbirch.com#search/q=snow

#MN #WI #blizzard #snowstorm #kidsactivities

J Escorpion

@escorpionslb.bsky.social

20 hours ago

#cat #cats #catsofinstagram #catlover #catstagram #catlife #kitten #catlovers #instacat #dog #pet #cute #kitty #love #meow #instagram #of #catoftheday #pets #gato #kittens #animals #cutecat #catlove #art #gatos #adoptdontshop #petsofinstagram #drink #animal #mn #monsterkitty #water

we aren't this

@wearentsurethisisanything.com

22 hours ago

EMBEDDED INTERESTS | We Aren't Sure This is Anything Get more from We Aren't Sure This is Anything on Patreon

Download EMBEDDED INTERESTS for FREE in its original, highest quality resolution under a Creative Commons By-SA (remix, share, credit!) license.

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#digitalart #art #abstractart #minneapolis #mn

we aren't this

@wearentsurethisisanything.com

22 hours ago

Black and white digital abstract art image of an industrial or technological structure growing and wrapping itself around as much visual space as possible.

WE AREN'T SURE THIS IS ANYTHING
EMBEDDED INTERESTS

#DIGITALART #ABSTRACTART #MINNEAPOLIS #MN

ConnectAbility of MN

@connectabilitymn.bsky.social

1 day ago

Learn more: ConnectAbilityMN.org/donated-items/

#ConnectAbilityofMN #DonatedEquipmentProgram #CommunitySupport #Recycle #medical #MN #Minnesota #Support #Disability

@vesselspotter.bsky.social

1 day ago

France’s Mediterranean armada signals clout as Middle East may rethink alliances The massive deployment of warships comes as some Middle Eastern nations are expected to reevaluate their alliances in a post-Iran war world, analysts said.

#MarineNationale #MN kept busy!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 day ago

Committee declines to advance bill limiting corporate ownership of single‑family homes A pared‑down version of a bill to cap corporate and private‑equity ownership of single‑family homes and to prohibit private‑equity ownership above a 50‑home threshold failed to advance from the committee after member questions about enforcement, divestiture and market effects; the motion failed 7–6 on roll call.

A proposed bill to limit corporate ownership of single-family homes in Minnesota faced a tight vote and failed to advance, raising questions about the future of housing in the state.

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#MN #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #HousingAffordability #CorporateOwnership

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 day ago

Residents urge rent caps and right‑to‑purchase as committee rejects manufactured‑home protections bill House File 2381 — which would add an opportunity‑to‑purchase provision and a 3% cap on lot‑rent increases in manufactured‑home communities — drew emotional testimony from residents and strong opposition from industry owners; after debate the committee failed to advance the bill on a 7–6 roll call.

As rising lot rents threaten the homes of 180,000 Minnesotans, residents are demanding a 3% cap to protect their futures.

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#MN #RentControl #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaManufacturedHomes #CommunityProtection #HousingAffordability

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 day ago

House committee rejects proposal to direct $40 million in Tyler‑settlement funds to emergency rent aid The House Finance and Policy Committee declined to advance a budget‑neutral bill (HF3403) that would have directed $40 million in remaining Tyler‑settlement dollars to emergency rental assistance; the motion failed 7–6 on a roll call after debate over eligibility and one‑time funding.

A crucial proposal to allocate $40 million in emergency rental assistance for Minnesotans facing eviction has been blocked by a narrow vote, leaving vulnerable households in jeopardy.

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#MN #MinnesotaEvictionAssistance #CitizenPortal #HousingSecurity #CommunitySupport

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 day ago

Senate committee backs bill to bar warrantless immigration enforcement at Minnesota daycares After emotional testimony from parents, teachers and pediatricians, the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee recommended passage of SF 3616, which would require a judicial warrant before civil immigration enforcement may enter child care premises; the bill was amended and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

A Minnesota Senate committee has taken a stand to protect daycares from warrantless immigration enforcement, responding to heart-wrenching testimonies from parents and educators about the impact on children.

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#MN #ChildcareProtection #MinnesotaDaycares #CitizenPortal

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 day ago

Committee advances bill to limit civil immigration enforcement in Minnesota hospitals and clinics After testimony from nurses, physicians and hospital groups about patients delaying care and staff safety concerns, the Senate committee recommended SF 4242 to the Judiciary Committee. Supporters said the measure restores protections for sensitive health‑care locations; hospitals urged careful implementation guidance.

A crucial bill aimed at protecting patient care in Minnesota hospitals has passed a key committee, as healthcare workers share alarming stories of immigration enforcement interfering with life-saving treatment.

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#MN #PatientSafety #MinnesotaHospitals #CitizenPortal

tb

@tb1952.bsky.social

1 day ago

#photography #MN

@twinkiepunk.bsky.social

1 day ago

Impaler at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN. 08/29/2008. flic.kr/p/5hiLAa

#Impaler #ImpalerShockRock #FirstAvenue #FirstAve #Minneapolis #Mpls #Minnesota #MN #ShockRock #ConcertPhotography #ConcertPhotos #ShockRockShots #MusicMemories

Farts are Funny

@greasydump.bsky.social

1 day ago

Federal judge rules father of 2-year-old was illegally detained by ICE According to court documents, Elvis Joel Tipan Echeverria must now be released no later than 5 p.m., Sunday, March 15.

Military occupation. #GOP #Racist #MAGA #Republican #Sexualabuser #Homophobic #Transphobic #Fascist #Felon #Trump=white headed pimple. Those supporting Trump/#Republicans=The *TRUE* infection #MN #Minnesota #Minneapolis #StPaul #StCloud #Rochester #Duluth #ICE www.kare11.com/article/news...

@aubrey333.bsky.social

1 day ago

Be careful out there #MN homies!
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Forecasting 16-20 inches of the white stuff.

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The Almighty Bear

@thealmightybear.bsky.social

1 day ago

#mn #ice #federal #occupation #resist

@aubrey333.bsky.social

1 day ago

Take Action | Minnesota DFL JOIN THE MOVEMENT TAKE ACTION SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER Facebook X-twitter Instagram Tiktok Podcast . Party Resources VOTING INFO

#MN voters!

Volunteer opportunities are open for the midterm elections including canvassing, phone banking, and hosting a canvassing party.

I just signed up to phone bank with dfl.org.

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@thatblondiebeauty.bsky.social

1 day ago

A chipmunk I saw around Itasca State Park last September! #Itasca #StatePark #MN #Minnesota #MNStateParks #Chipmunk

StormSister Spatique 🇺🇦🟦

@stormsister.bsky.social

1 day ago

Rebel Loon Sister for National Loon Day

It’s #NationalLoonDay❗️

And, we’re launching our #RebelLoon Sister❗️

#StormSisterSpatique #minnesota #mn

Pete 👎 ABOLISH ICE 👎

@barrelbucket.bsky.social

1 day ago

Support Mutual Aid and Rent Relief!
#ICEOUT #MN #Whipple #TwinCities #ICE #DHS #CBP #ATF #HSI #FDT
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Pete 👎 ABOLISH ICE 👎

@barrelbucket.bsky.social

2 days ago

From the WeThePeopleAtWhipple community on Reddit: Smitten Kitten Update Explore this post and more from the WeThePeopleAtWhipple community

Smitten Kitten Update: Help Needed!
#RentalAssistance #Poverty #Homelessness #ICEOUT #MN #SOS #ICE #DHS #FDT #CBP #HSI
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Duluth Bob

@bobhelland.bsky.social

2 days ago

Me too! Know any Helland clan?

Got any family, friends back in Lake Country who would to like to someone beat GOP Rep. Stauber in the fall, please point them my way! #MN #cd8

Building a triangle of power from Duluth-Bemidji-Brainerd.