Rain across southern Minnesota with frost by Saturday, the Minneapolis City Council falls short of overriding Mayor Frey's robotaxi veto, and Minnesota State moves money to St. Cloud State and Bemidji State.
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A storm system brings rain to the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota Thursday, about a quarter to half an inch in the metro and three-quarters of an inch or more in the southeast, with highs in the low to mid 50s. A cold front brings gusty northwest winds Thursday night. Widespread frost is expected Saturday morning before sunshine and highs near 60, then the upper 60s Sunday.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 Thursday to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of an ordinance that would have required a city license and a paid human safety monitor in driverless rideshare vehicles such as Waymo. Nine votes were needed, so the veto stands and the ordinance does not take effect. St. Paul's council, meanwhile, asked its planning commission to study possible rules for autonomous vehicles.
The Minnesota State board of trustees approved a plan to redirect up to $25 million a year for four years to struggling institutions, with about $15 million a year going to St. Cloud State and Bemidji State, which have faced enrollment declines and deficits. Officials call it a temporary fix while the system plans a broader realignment. Some two-year college officials raised concerns about the burden on their schools.
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