Growler cap raised: Gov. Walz signs Minnesota liquor bill into law
The growler cap has officially been raised, and breweries and distilleries can start selling their products in more sizes as soon as Monday.
Walz, top lawmakers strike preliminary deal on taxes, new spending
Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers have struck a preliminary deal that carves up Minnesota's budget surplus into tax breaks, new classroom spending, and public safety.
Minnesota Republicans race the clock at endorsing convention
The Republican Party's goal this weekend is to endorse a candidate who will challenge Gov. Tim Walz in the November election.
Gov. Walz pushes for using surplus to supplement childcare services
With two weeks left in the legislative session, top Democrats joined childcare providers in the Capitol rotunda Monday to push for affordable childcare.
Here's what will happen to Minnesota abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Abortion would remain legal in Minnesota for now even if the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on a draft opinion that throws out the Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision.
‘Not on my watch.’ Walz responds to leaked Roe v Wade opinion reported by Politico
A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court pointing toward the court overruling the major abortion rights case Roe versus Wade, published in a bombshell report by Politico, has Governor Walz promising Minnesota won't face an abortion ban under his leadership.
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on unemployment insurance taxes, worker bonuses
Minnesota lawmakers say they have settled one of the biggest questions of the legislative session.Legislative leaders' deal includes $2.7 billion to refill the state's unemployment insurance fund, $500 million in bonus payments to reward workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and $190 million for the Walz administration's response to the pandemic.
Walz calls for deals, seeks to mend fences in fourth State of the State
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, delivering his first State of the State speech inside the Capitol since 2019, called on lawmakers to unite in the final four weeks of the legislative session.
Minnesota bans poultry sales and exhibitions as industry deals with new bird flu strain
A ban on poultry sales and exhibitions along with waiving certain trucking restrictions are all efforts being used to stop a new bird flu strain from spreading.
Walz favors $500 Minnesota stimulus checks, not gas tax holiday to ease pain at the pump
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pushing lawmakers to pass bigger rebate checks instead of a gas tax holiday as inflation surges to levels not seen in 40 years.
House bill would allow sports betting from Minnesota casinos, mobile apps
New legislation unveiled on Monday would allow bets on college and professional sporting events placed from tribal casinos and mobile apps.
Minnesota surplus climbs again, to $9.3 billion
Minnesota budget officials said Monday that the state's projected budget surplus has grown to $9.3 billion, up from $7.7 billion in early December, setting yet another record for the largest in Minnesota history.
Walz proclaims March 13 as 'Deshaun Hill Jr. Day' for late teen's birthday
Marking what would have been the North High teen's 16th birthday, March 13 will be "Deshaun Hill Junior Day" in Minnesota.
Walz orders flags at half-staff Saturday for Congressman Hagedorn
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday in honor and remembrance of Congressman Jim Hagedorn.
Jill Biden visits Minnesota to recognize childcare investments
The First Lady made a stop in Minnesota today to tout the country's investments in childcare.