• New Year, New Laws: A Minneapolis Local Pulse Update

  • Jan 1 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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New Year, New Laws: A Minneapolis Local Pulse Update

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  • Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for January 1, 2025. We're starting the new year with a look at some of the major developments in our city.

    First off, several new laws are taking effect today in Minnesota. These include protections for concert ticket buyers, salary ranges required in job postings, and additional rights for renters. One notable law caps the price of some life-saving prescription drugs, limiting insulin, asthma inhalers, and EpiPens to just $25 a month, and medical supplies to $50 a month for health plans regulated by the state[1][5].

    In employment news, employers with more than 30 employees in Minnesota must now disclose a salary range and a general description of benefits and other compensation in their job postings. This new pay transparency law aims to provide more clarity for job seekers. Additionally, a new provision of the Earned Sick and Safe Time law goes into effect, ensuring that employers who provide paid time off or other paid leave must comply with specific requirements[2].

    Moving to real estate, while there are no major updates on property sales or new development projects today, we do note that foreclosures are down in Minnesota, but mortgage scams are on the rise. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning about an uptick in complaints from homeowners regarding mortgage-assistance frauds[4].

    From city hall, the Minneapolis city council recently discussed and passed the 2025 budget, which includes various initiatives to address aging infrastructure and other local needs[3].

    Looking at the weather, today is expected to be chilly, with temperatures in the mid-20s. This might impact outdoor activities and events, so be sure to check the latest forecasts before heading out.

    In new business activity, while there are no major openings or closings to report today, we do note that a company with clean energy ambitions in Minnesota has put its solar cell factory on hold ahead of a power shift in Washington[4].

    Upcoming community events include various New Year's celebrations across the city. Check local listings for more details.

    In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we do note that a new law providing free school meals for students is now in effect, benefiting many families across the state[1].

    For a feel-good community story, residents in Tonka Bay are working together to find a solution after crews dug up soil sacred to the Dakota people during infrastructure repairs[4].

    In today's crime report, there are no significant incidents or public safety alerts from the past 24 hours to report.

    This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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