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From North Hennepin News

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

By Kyla Asbury | 5 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 | 5 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.

New bill proposes change to 529 program to allow vocational training usage

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 28, 2019

U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, R-Blue Earth, announced a bipartisan bill with U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, D-Dennis Township, that attempts to address the problem of not having the proper training for available jobs.

Kiplinger names Minnesota as not tax friendly state

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 17, 2019

Kiplinger reports that Minnesota is not a tax-friendly state due to high property taxes and a high income tax rate.