The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a ban on conversion therapy for minors, the practice of trying to change someone’s gender identity or sexual orientation through talk therapy, in Colorado, reports the Minnesota Star Tribune. The court said such laws violate the free-speech rights of clinicians, but LGBTQ+ advocates say conversion therapy harms kids.
MnDOT has new details on the 200 road construction projects happening across Minnesota this summer, including Highway 280 in St. Paul, Lauderdale and Roseville, and a 35E bridge in St. Paul, reports Bring Me The News.
More details are emerging on who was arrested during Operation Metro Surge, and MPR News reports three-quarters of those arrested had no criminal record.
Minnesota celebrated “Farmworkers Day” for the first time on Tuesday instead of honoring the legacy of Cesar Chavez following abuse allegations against the late labor leader, reports KARE 11.
Hibbing will close an elementary school, but Bemidji is hanging onto one that was at risk of closure, reports KAXE.
Good reviews from the Pioneer Press for Bruce Springsteen, who performed at Target Center just days after singing “Streets of Minneapolis” at a massive “No Kings” protest at the State Capitol.
And ICYMI from MinnPost…
Cash relief coming for Minneapolis businesses, but will it be enough?
Students step up for bill that would promote media literacy among the TikTok generation
Minnesota needs independent oversight of forensic labs
