Sept. 27, 2024: State sells peatland for pennies on tax dollars spent to restore them

By Chelsey Perkins,

Published September 27, 2024 at 3:00 AM CDT

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Plus: new labor laws in the state include one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked; and Itasca County HRA will host two informational sessions on Oct. 3 about homeownership through community land trusts for qualified buyers.

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