ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on May 15, 2025: * * * 2025 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants Awarded $1.7 million dollars awarded since 2017 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced its recipients of the 2025 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. Thirteen projects totaling $150,000 were awarded though the grant. The money, awarded to cities, counties, townships, conservation districts, and Tribal Nati  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Minnesota Jobs Picture Changes Little in April St. Paul, MN - Minnesota lost a small number of jobs in April, and the state's unemployment rate increased slightly as more people joined the labor force, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). In April, Minnesota lost 1,300 jobs, effectivel  more