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New Minnesota Break Requirements
On January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers must begin following expanded break requirements for all employees. Current law only requires employers to provide “sufficient time to eat a meal” every eight hours and “adequate time from work” to use the nearest restroom every four hours.
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Colorado Grants Scout Motors Dealer License; Dealers Challenge Decision in Court
Colorado recently approved Scout Motors, the Volkswagen Group–backed electric vehicle startup, to operate as a licensed dealer in the state, allowing the company to sell new, used, and wholesale vehicles directly to consumers.
Lawful Dealer Plate Use
During these times of times of heightened tension and unease, this email serves as a reminder that Minnesota statute limits the lawful use of dealer plates to the following activities: Business and personal use by the dealer, dealer's spouse, or full-time employee...
Electric Vehicle Shock
Electric Vehicle Shock – What’s Really Happening in the Auto Industry? Electric vehicles (EVs) are not just cars — they’re a story about how transportation, consumer demand, and policy are colliding in real time. In Case File #182: Electric Vehicle Shock of The...
Career in Cars
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Career in Cars Event at the Twin Cities Auto Show such a tremendous success. This year’s event welcomed a record 464 attendees and drew participation from dozens of schools and tech programs across the state, including...
Upcoming Advertising Standard
Upcoming Advertising Standard on Retired Courtesy Vehicles MADA is finalizing a new Advertising Standard to clarify how dealerships advertise retired courtesy vehicles. This update follows a change to Minnesota law allowing dealers to place dealer plates on...
Minnesota PFML: Bonding Leave for Babies Born in 2025
Minnesota Paid Family Leave: Bonding Leave for Babies Born in 2025 Beginning January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s new Paid Family Leave program will allow eligible employees to take paid bonding leave to spend time with a newly born, adopted, or placed in foster care...
