Bill aims to back state off on chili cook-offs
Minnesota freshman Rep. Joe Radinovich introduced a measure easing Department of Health rules for chili and soup cook-offs. The bill seeks on site cooking plus a short food prep seminar and a disclosure on bowls to address illness concerns while preserving local Crosslake Chamber contests and small business participation.
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Conclave Opens for Papal Election Amid Uncertainty
Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel as the conclave begins to choose the next pope amid upheaval since Benedict XVI's resignation. No clear frontrunner or timetable, with leaders split over whether a manager or pastor is most needed to guide the church through crises.
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U.S. sanctions North Korea over threats and nuclear tests
The Obama administration imposes new sanctions on North Korea's main exchange bank and several senior officials amid warnings of possible military action. Pyongyang under Kim Jong Un has tested an intercontinental missile and a third nuclear device, while canceling the 60 year armistice in state media. White House officials urge calm and insist security commitments to South Korea and Japan remain intact.
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Ritchie Pushes Mail Balloting Bills in Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota lawmakers discuss easing mail balloting for townships under 1,000 voters to save money and boost turnout. Ritchie notes 1,800 townships exist with 532 using all mail voting in under 400 voter towns. MACO backs broader mail voting and other reforms to cut costs and improve data sharing with corrections and courts.
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Zelle frames MnDOT funding role amid transport concerns
Zelle, chair of a bus firm board and former Transportation Finance Advisory Committee member, criticizes underfunding of Minnesota roads and bridges. He notes half the roads are over 50 years old and 40 percent of bridges exceed 40 years. He backs a broad funding approach, stresses non tax-hike but fair budget, and cites business support for infrastructure.
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Samsung Hope for Children contest sparks STEM videos from schools
A nationwide Samsung program engages 1,600 plus schools in a contest themed on how STEM can improve the environment. Students submit essays, with 75 classrooms named semi finalists receiving gear to produce videos and five finalists chosen per category for the final prize package.
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Five Grand Prize Winners Named in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
Franklin High School Los Angeles Leewood K-8 Center Miami Forestview Middle School Baxter Arrowhead Park Early College Las Cruces MS 88 Peter Rouget Middle School Brooklyn The 15 finalists include a special service plan training and extended warranty. Winners to be honored in Washington DC on April 17 with community e waste recycling option through Samsung Recycling Direct.
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Governor Eyes Tax Hike On High Earners Targets River Casino Profits
Reader suggests state should tax high wage earners more while casino profits and band hotel profits escape. They claim Connecticut earmarks 25 percent of casino profits to schools and urge future editorial commentary on how tax policy affects local bands and schools. Tony Myhra Lake Shore
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