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Minnesota poised to ban non-essential uses of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

“Amara's Law” will allow only limited exceptions to the ban, such as firefighting foam used at airports and oil refineries and in protective clothing for firefighters.

Washington, Minnesota become transgender and abortion sanctuaries

By Lisa Baumann, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Democratic governors in Washington state and Minnesota on Thursday enacted legal protections for people who travel to those states seeking reproductive and gender-affirming procedures and treatment.

Minnesota settles lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul as trial end nears

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Minnesota has announced a settlement in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria.

WATCH: Biden talks clean energy at a Minnesota facility

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

President Joe Biden ventured to suburban Minneapolis on Monday to talk about factory jobs and contrast his agenda with “the last guy" who had his job.

WATCH: Ohio Congressional delegation unveils legislation following Norfolk Southern derailment

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

A bipartisan group of senators and representatives from Ohio held a news briefing on Thursday to introduce new legislation to improve railroad safety.

Fiery train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuations for nearby residents

By Josh Funk, Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press

Authorities say a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup has derailed and caught fire in Minnesota and nearby residents have been ordered to evacuate from their homes.

Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to lead the opening statements Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs.

Bud Grant, Hall of Fame coach of the Minnesota Vikings, dies at 95

By Dave Campbell, Associated Press

Bud Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them, died Saturday. He was 95.

Minnesota governor signs executive order protecting rights to gender affirming care

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to seek and receive gender affirming health care.