A "protectionist" rule requiring wineries in Minnesota to make wine with 51% of their grapes coming from vineyards in that state was struck down by a federal judge, which could lead to impacts throughout the country in states with similar rules.
The Veterans Restorative Justice Act, which will help move veterans to probation and social service programs instead of jail for less severe crimes, was approved by the Minnesota Senate.
Minnesota is facing a $4.7 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, which comes after the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans said.
Minnesota's long-term care facilities have received the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, making up 78.8% of all coronavirus deaths in the state, The Center Square reported.
Minnesota's long-term care facilities are the topic of botched COVID-19 testing, but Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Mary's Point), Senate Family Care and Aging Committee chair, issued a statement on the reports.