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Southern Minnesota Recovers From Powerful Weekend Snowstorm as State Lawmakers Debate Affordability and Gun Control

Southern Minnesota Recovers From Powerful Weekend Snowstorm as State Lawmakers Debate Affordability and Gun Control

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 Southern Minnesota is recovering from a powerful late-season snowstorm that struck over the weekend, shutting down part of Interstate 35 near Albert Lea for over 20 hours and prompting state troopers to respond to 464 crashes, including 40 with injuries, according to WCCO-CBS Minnesota reports. Hundreds of vehicles spun off roads amid blowing snow, and Twin Cities snow emergencies continue with dozens of cars towed in Minneapolis and St. Paul, while MSP Airport cancels hundreds of flights during spring break travel.

In politics, House Republicans outlined an affordability agenda for the 2026 session, pushing to lower car tab fees, repeal the retail delivery fee, and align state taxes with federal changes on tips and overtime, as detailed by Winthrop & Weinstine. The Senate passed a $40 million emergency rental assistance bill by a 35-32 vote to combat evictions, despite GOP concerns over funding and eligibility. Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary advanced gun control measures like data retention for concealed carry permits and bans on binary triggers, per NRA-ILA alerts, and Governor Walz's human services overhaul plan faces early resistance.

On the business front, MHealth Fairview seeks approvals for a 189,600-square-foot expansion at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, including parking upgrades and energy-efficient lighting to bolster the medical district, Finance & Commerce reports. Washington County approved contracts for its $70 million 2026 construction program covering 20 road, bridge, and park projects, and accepted a $705,000 MnDOT grant for a Safe Routes to School trail in Mahtomedi.

Communities note Brainerd Public Schools seeking legislative aid for a $1.9 million deficit post-construction, while State Auditor Julie Blaha's report highlights city budgets emphasizing public safety and infrastructure investments.

Looking Ahead: Watch for Maplewood's hospital expansion review this week, Washington County's trail construction in 2026, ongoing legislative debates on taxes and guns, and improving weather post-storm.

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