Union leaders say Stillwater prison closing is 'dangerous' and 'disrespectful' to staff
Correctional staff and union leaders are calling for state leaders to stop the closure of Stillwater prison.
Correctional staff and union leaders are calling for state leaders to stop the closure of Stillwater prison.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Minnesota’s international college students wrap up challenging year
A tumultuous school year at Minnesota’s colleges and universities is ending with annual graduation ceremonies. The state has had dozens of international students face uncertainty over new immigration policies that included the termination of their study authorization in the United States.
A tumultuous school year at Minnesota’s colleges and universities is ending with annual graduation ceremonies. The state has had dozens of international students face uncertainty over new immigration policies that included the termination of their study authorization in the United States.
State budget deal for Walz, Minnesota legislators unraveling already?
The deal is done for a Minnesota budget, but it may have already started coming undone, almost as soon as it was announced.
The deal is done for a Minnesota budget, but it may have already started coming undone, almost as soon as it was announced.
DFL speaks against undocumented migrant healthcare cuts
The Minnesota DFL Progressive Caucus held a news conference after disrupting the governor's budget deal announcement on Thursday morning. They say they will vote against the provision and "fight this to the very end."
The Minnesota DFL Progressive Caucus held a news conference after disrupting the governor's budget deal announcement on Thursday morning. They say they will vote against the provision and "fight this to the very end."
Lawmakers protest MN budget compromise
The latest MN news and headlines.
The latest MN news and headlines.
Progressive Caucus disrupts Walz budget conference over undocumented migrant insurance
While lawmakers reached a budget deal on Thursday, not everyone is happy about the compromises it took to get there.
While lawmakers reached a budget deal on Thursday, not everyone is happy about the compromises it took to get there.
Bipartisan state budget deal reached
Legislators and Gov. Tim Walz announced a state budget deal has been reached, just days before the legislative session is over. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has more on what we know so far.
Legislators and Gov. Tim Walz announced a state budget deal has been reached, just days before the legislative session is over. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has more on what we know so far.
Progressives disrupt Walz budget announcement
After Minnesota budget compromise on healthcare for immigrants, members of the progressive caucus chanted, pounded on doors, and attempted to disrupt a news conference on the budget deal.
After Minnesota budget compromise on healthcare for immigrants, members of the progressive caucus chanted, pounded on doors, and attempted to disrupt a news conference on the budget deal.
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Legislators reach state budget deal [RAW]
Minnesota legislatures and Gov. Tim Walz held a news conference about a bipartisan deal reached for the state budget targets. The legislative session is over at midnight on Monday, but a special session may be needed.
Minnesota legislatures and Gov. Tim Walz held a news conference about a bipartisan deal reached for the state budget targets. The legislative session is over at midnight on Monday, but a special session may be needed.
MN Senate leader says special session may be 'inevitable'
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says a special session is "very, very likely if not inevitable" as budget talks drag on and time runs out for the legislative session. Corin Hoggard has the story from the State Capitol.
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says a special session is "very, very likely if not inevitable" as budget talks drag on and time runs out for the legislative session. Corin Hoggard has the story from the State Capitol.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: 'RFK kills people with hate'
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
Ben Cohen was among seven others arrested after they disrupted the hearing, Capitol Police say.
'Mr. Moore...Mr. Moore?': Lawmakers caught sleeping during committee meetings
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
Several lawmakers struggled to stay awake during long committee sessions this week.
MN Senate leader says special session may be 'inevitable' as budget talks drag on
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says a special session is "very, very likely if not inevitable" as budget talks drag on and time runs out for the legislative session.
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says a special session is "very, very likely if not inevitable" as budget talks drag on and time runs out for the legislative session.
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about future of the party, poll finds
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.
Nearly 3,000 Minneapolis-area grocery store workers threaten to strike
A workers union representing more than 3,000 Twin Cities-area grocery store employees says its members could strike if they don’t receive the wages and benefits they are seeking.
A workers union representing more than 3,000 Twin Cities-area grocery store employees says its members could strike if they don’t receive the wages and benefits they are seeking.
Businesses ‘locked’ out of key to success unless Minnesota lawmakers act
The keys in your pocket are illegal to replace in Minnesota.
The keys in your pocket are illegal to replace in Minnesota.
MN wildfires: State leaders hold briefing
Gov. Walz and other top state officials held a briefing on Tuesday as firefighting efforts were underway in northern Minnesota.
Gov. Walz and other top state officials held a briefing on Tuesday as firefighting efforts were underway in northern Minnesota.
Catholic bishop supports MN Care for undocumented immigrants: 'Fear takes over'
Healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants is one of the last major disagreements weighing down the chances of a Minnesota budget agreement before the May 19 deadline. The Catholic Church is hoping to tip the scales.
Healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants is one of the last major disagreements weighing down the chances of a Minnesota budget agreement before the May 19 deadline. The Catholic Church is hoping to tip the scales.
Catholic bishop backs MN Care for immigrants
Healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants is one of the last major disagreements weighing down the chances of a Minnesota budget agreement before the May 19 deadline. The Catholic Church is hoping to tip the scales.
Healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants is one of the last major disagreements weighing down the chances of a Minnesota budget agreement before the May 19 deadline. The Catholic Church is hoping to tip the scales.