Politics & Elections

Minneapolis Working to Restrict Sales of Menthol Cigarettes

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The sale of menthol cigarettes in Minneapolis may soon be restricted to adult-only tobacco shops. The city has an ordinance that limits other flavored tobacco products to adult-only tobacco shops. Council Member Cam Gordon says restricting…

Gov. Dayton Hoping to Improve Minnesota's Water Quality

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Governor Mark Dayton wants to hear from people throughout the state on how best to improve Minnesota's water quality. Dayton's office announced 10 town halls throughout the summer to help develop water strategies throughout the…

Minneapolis Passes $15 Minimum Wage

  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The Minneapolis City Council voted to increase their minimum wage to $15 an hour. But wages won't increase all at once throughout the city. The higher wage will be phased in for businesses with 100 or…

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