DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know

IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.

Ethics subcommittee hearing on Sen. Mitchell [RAW]
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The Senate ethics subcommittee is meeting Thursday morning. Republicans say they are presenting new evidence and a new complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is facing charges for allegedly burglarizing her stepmother’s home in 2024.

Pete Buttigieg says he won't be running for governor or US Senate in upcoming races

Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.

MN law enforcement ICE cooperation would be required under new bill

A new bill would prevent Minnesota's agencies from prohibiting their employees from sharing immigration requested by ICE, and direct county attorneys to report undocumented persons who are arrested for a crime of violence – regardless of if they are charged.

Trump administration withdraws David Weldon's nomination for CDC director

The White House has rescinded the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for the position of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

40B special election shifts MN House power balance
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The Minnesota House 40B special election ended with DFL candidate David Gottfried winning the seat, leaving the House with an even split between the two parties. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the full story.

Minnesota’s education cut concerns: Walz and GOP battle over impact

On the morning after the Trump administration cut the Department of Education workforce in half, Gov. Tim Walz sounded the alarm about the impact that could have on Minnesota teachers and kids.

Trump meets with Irish PM at White House [RAW]
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President Donald Trump met with Ireland?s Taoiseach, Michael Martin, at the White House on Wednesday ahead of St. Patrick?s Day.

MN House power-sharing agreement begins next week after special election

The Minnesota House of Representatives will be tied at 67 members representing both the DFL and GOP after a special election held on Tuesday, and begin a power-sharing agreement previously agreed on next week.

Bill would require cooperation with ICE [RAW]
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Minnesota lawmakers held a press conference on March 12 to discuss a bill, HF 16, that would require cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including making it a requirement for county attorneys to notify federal immigration authorities when an undocumented person is arrested for a violent crime.

Gov. Walz Dept. of ED funding impact [RAW]
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Gov. Tim Walz is outlining the impact on Minnesota schools if President Donald Trump were to dismantle the Department of Education.

40B special election won by DFL, power balance shifts in MN House

A special election for District 40B, which covers parts of Roseville and Shoreview, has been won by DFL candidate David Gottfried, and its result now shifts the balance of power at the Minnesota House of Representatives.

House passes GOP funding bill; Senate up next

If the bill passes the Senate, it will then head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature and will fund the federal government through September.

MN House 40B special election: What's at stake
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A special election for Minnesota House District 40B is on Tuesday, with control of the House of Representatives at stake. FOX 9's Bill Keller shares the details.

Minnesota energy experts react to Ontario’s new tariffs

Trade relations between the United States and Canada are worsening, and Minnesota is now one of three states caught in the middle.