Waiting on a Minnesota 'hero check?' It's getting smaller
More than 901,000 people have applied for frontline worker bonus pay in Minnesota, far more than state officials anticipated.
More than 901,000 people have applied for frontline worker bonus pay in Minnesota, far more than state officials anticipated.
Walz pledges 'increased presence' of state law enforcement in Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot and a roving group of people who launched fireworks at apartments near downtown.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot and a roving group of people who launched fireworks at apartments near downtown.
Walz pledges increased law enforcement in Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot.
Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state’s abortion services from laws in neighboring states, following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending constitutional protections for the procedure.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state’s abortion services from laws in neighboring states, following the U.S. Supreme Court decision ending constitutional protections for the procedure.
Walz says $1,000 rebate checks wouldn't have federal tax hit, GOP opposes them
The debate over Walz checks and whether or not a special legislative session should be called to consider them remains a vocal debate among Minnesotan politicians.
The debate over Walz checks and whether or not a special legislative session should be called to consider them remains a vocal debate among Minnesotan politicians.
'Walz checks' fizzled. Here's why we'll keep hearing about them until November
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
'Walz checks' fizzled. Here's why we'll keep hearing about them until November
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
Scott Jensen vows to shake up medical board that's investigated him
Republican governor candidate Dr. Scott Jensen is promising to overhaul Minnesota's medical board if he wins office, frustrated by the panel's investigations of his medical license.
Republican governor candidate Dr. Scott Jensen is promising to overhaul Minnesota's medical board if he wins office, frustrated by the panel's investigations of his medical license.
Special session talks flame out, Minnesota's surplus will sit unused
Several billion dollars of Minnesota's state budget surplus will likely sit until next year after negotiations over a special session broke apart this week.
Several billion dollars of Minnesota's state budget surplus will likely sit until next year after negotiations over a special session broke apart this week.
Minnesota special session not happening
The chances of a special legislative session that would decide the fate of billions in tax surplus have closed, with both sides pointing fingers as to the reasons why.
The chances of a special legislative session that would decide the fate of billions in tax surplus have closed, with both sides pointing fingers as to the reasons why.
Walz holds cash edge on Jensen in Minnesota governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz holds a wide cash advantage over presumptive Republican opponent Dr. Scott Jensen less than five months out from the November election.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz holds a wide cash advantage over presumptive Republican opponent Dr. Scott Jensen less than five months out from the November election.
Republican candidate Scott Jensen announces new plan to tackle crime
Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen announced a 10-point plan to address violent crime in the state. His plan includes banning nonprofits from bailing people out of jail and harsher sentences for carjackers.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen announced a 10-point plan to address violent crime in the state. His plan includes banning nonprofits from bailing people out of jail and harsher sentences for carjackers.
Special session uncertain as Minnesota lawmakers miss deadline
Minnesota lawmakers floundered to the finish line Sunday night, failing to get several major tax and spending bills wrapped up before their 11:59 p.m. deadline.
Minnesota lawmakers floundered to the finish line Sunday night, failing to get several major tax and spending bills wrapped up before their 11:59 p.m. deadline.
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.
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.
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.
The Republican Party's goal this weekend is to endorse a candidate who will challenge Gov. Tim Walz in the November election.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.