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 Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January 1st. We kick off the new year with big changes hitting our families right away. Minnesotans can now apply for paid family and medical leave benefits under the new state law that took effect today, FOX 9 reports. This means we get support when caring for newborns or aging parents, easing real daily pressures around here. But we have tension from Washington too, as the Trump administration freezes federal child care funds to Minnesota amid fraud claims at Somali-run centers in our city. Governor Walz calls it politicizing aid that helps everyday folks, while federal officials demand audits and plan hearings starting January 7th. This could disrupt spots near Lake Street, so families, stay tuned.

Shifting to brighter notes, our weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs around 25 degrees and light flurries possible, perfect for bundling up at local parks like Loring without major travel headaches. Expect the same mild chill through tomorrow, no big storms in sight.

Music lovers, we are thrilled about the Nordic Soundscapes Festival at Orchestra Hall. It starts tomorrow with Steve Hackman's Bartok X Bjork fusion at 7 PM, blending wild strings and hits like Human Behaviour, plus Danish papercutting pre-show. James Ehnes joins for Sibelius and Nielsen later in the week, warming us through these winter nights.

New business buzz includes the 3rd Annual Anishinaabe Music and Arts Celebration tomorrow from noon to 7 PM downtown, showcasing local talent. Mark your calendars for Holidays on the Hill at James J. Hill House on Friday, reliving 1910 Christmas vibes with guided tours.

On the job front, postings are up about 10 percent year-over-year per recent listings, with openings in healthcare and tech along Nicollet Mall. Real estate sees median home prices holding steady near 350 thousand dollars, good news for buyers eyeing Uptown spots.

Crime in the past day stays low key, with police reporting just a few minor thefts near the Sculpture Garden and no major incidents or alerts.

We wrap with a feel-good nod to community resilience, as small businesses on Eat Street vow to thrive amid changes, leaning on neighbors like us.

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