Aug. 20, 2019

This business concept that came out of New York City in 2016 is quickly spreading across the nation and into Minnesota: Coworking spaces that cater specifically to women, nonbinary and trans entrepreneurs, freelancers and other workers. The attraction? Members cite a need for a safer space, a community that inspires and sparks creativity, a network that boosts business and less workplace drama. This morning I spoke with the founders of two of these kind of coworking spaces. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast

Poll: Americans, including Republicans and gun owners, broadly support red flag laws

People are hotly divided about many gun restrictions — but not on extreme risk protection orders. They allow police to temporarily take guns from people seen to be a risk to themselves or others.

APM Research Lab: What do Americans think about key gun policies?
'Red flag': Lawmakers push for laws to take guns away from people in crisis
'Do something': Americans largely support gun restrictions to curb gun violence

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Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments over St. Paul’s trash collection

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday over whether St. Paul residents should be able to vote on the city's new centralized trash collection in a ballot referendum.

When MN cities take over trash collection, they take heat:But sometimes it pays off
In May: Judge orders St. Paul to let voters decide on trash hauling
In Feb: Trash plan opponents announce plan to sue St. Paul

Warren highlights criminal justice plan in Minneapolis

Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren is proposing a long list of changes including lower incarceration rates, marijuana legalization and the decriminalization of truancy in schools.

Monday: Warren makes first Minnesota stop in 2020 presidential bid
2020 hopeful:Elizabeth Warren pushes election security plan

Home builders: Cities gouge with permit fees to fund other needs

A trade group for home builders alleges that many Minnesota cities overcharge for building permits to cover unrelated city costs.

Del Monte Foods plans to close southern Minn. plant, affecting more than 360 workers

Del Monte says the action will affect 69 full-time and 294 seasonal employees. The Sleepy Eye, Minn., plant was established in 1930.

A fair challenge: Preventing spread of animal diseases

As farm animals from across Minnesota head to the State Fair, the Board of Animal Health is asking everyone to help limit the spread of disease.

Going to the animal barns?Watch your mouth, wash your hands
Photos: State Fair kids and their animals

Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro works to build community for African-American outdoor enthusiasts and increase diversity in outdoor recreation.

From 2016: Outdoor Afro elsewhere

A guide to what's happening in Hong Kong

For months, Hong Kong has been at a boiling point, teeming with protesters and police officers. Here's an overview of what's been going on and why.

As immigrants stream to suburbs, leaders dig deep to meet their needs

In recent years, several first, second and even some third-ring suburbs in the Twin Cities have seen their populations of foreign-born residents spike. The latest census data has shown double-digit increases over the past two to three decades in many communities.

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