High impact bills questionable as finish line approaches for legislators
The finish line is in sight at the Minnesota Capitol, but some very impactful bills may not get there as both major parties play politics in the final week.
The finish line is in sight at the Minnesota Capitol, but some very impactful bills may not get there as both major parties play politics in the final week.
Minnesota Constitution abortion rights amendment up for lawmaker vote
Enshrining abortion rights into Minnesota’s Constitution is expected to get a stamp of approval from state lawmakers.
Enshrining abortion rights into Minnesota’s Constitution is expected to get a stamp of approval from state lawmakers.
Court lifts injunction on Minneapolis 2040 plan
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has lifted an injunction that had blocked parts of Minneapolis' 2040 plan from moving forward.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has lifted an injunction that had blocked parts of Minneapolis' 2040 plan from moving forward.
New Minnesota flag set for official unveiling this weekend
Minnesota will unfurl a new flag Saturday, but for now, it’s not a fan favorite for many.
Minnesota will unfurl a new flag Saturday, but for now, it’s not a fan favorite for many.
Firearm thefts from vehicles triple over the past decade, data shows
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Firearm thefts from vehicles in the U.S. have tripled over the past decade, becoming the primary source of stolen guns, with many ending up at crime scenes or used in violent crimes.
Lawmakers pass one gun control measure, another misfires in Senate
One new gun control measure passed the Minnesota Senate on Thursday, and another is crumbling even after passing in the House.
One new gun control measure passed the Minnesota Senate on Thursday, and another is crumbling even after passing in the House.
Mpls 'violence intervention' contracts sparks debate
The Minneapolis City Council got into a heated debate over funding to maintain neighbor safety, and fraud accusations around contracts the Neighborhood Safety Department has with various vendors who do group violence intervention work. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
The Minneapolis City Council got into a heated debate over funding to maintain neighbor safety, and fraud accusations around contracts the Neighborhood Safety Department has with various vendors who do group violence intervention work. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
Gun control, child influencer bills pass at MN Capitol
A gun control bill to increase punishments on straw gun purchases and binary triggers has passed Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol. Another bill passed Thursday prevents adults from profiting off of social media content containing kids under 14. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
A gun control bill to increase punishments on straw gun purchases and binary triggers has passed Thursday at the Minnesota State Capitol. Another bill passed Thursday prevents adults from profiting off of social media content containing kids under 14. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minneapolis residents circulate petition for ‘civilian police accountability commission’
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene effort to oust Mike Johnson as speaker
Lawmakers quickly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday.
Lawmakers quickly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday.
Minnesota moves to eliminate junk fees
A legislative conference committee agreed to a bill Wednesday that would eliminate so-called "junk fees", those charges�over and above the listed price when you go to restaurants, get delivery, or stay at a hotel.
A legislative conference committee agreed to a bill Wednesday that would eliminate so-called "junk fees", those charges�over and above the listed price when you go to restaurants, get delivery, or stay at a hotel.
Junk fees trashed next year in Minnesota
Under the bill, sellers will now have to include all mandatory fees or surcharges when they tell a customer the price of an item in Minnesota.
Under the bill, sellers will now have to include all mandatory fees or surcharges when they tell a customer the price of an item in Minnesota.
‘Taylor Swift bill’ signed into law requiring ticket pricing transparency
New rules are coming for companies like Ticketmaster and Live Nation, due in part to the backlash faced after some music fans lost out on tickets to Taylor Swift’s 2023 sold-out U.S. Bank performances.
New rules are coming for companies like Ticketmaster and Live Nation, due in part to the backlash faced after some music fans lost out on tickets to Taylor Swift’s 2023 sold-out U.S. Bank performances.
MN Sen. Nicole Mitchell's refuses to testify at ethics hearing
Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell refused to answer questions during an ethics hearing on her arrest on burglary charges last month, invoking her 5th Amendment rights.
Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell refused to answer questions during an ethics hearing on her arrest on burglary charges last month, invoking her 5th Amendment rights.
Judge postpones Trump's classified documents case indefinitely
Former President Donald Trump’s classified records trial stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump’s classified records trial stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation was postponed indefinitely on Tuesday.
Sen. Mitchell refuses to answer questions
Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell, represented by her attorney, refused to answer questions, invoking her 5th Amendment right, during an ethics hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell, represented by her attorney, refused to answer questions, invoking her 5th Amendment right, during an ethics hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Uber, Lyft hopeful for new minimum wage deal at Minnesota Capitol
There was no new movement on Tuesday to set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers and keep Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
There was no new movement on Tuesday to set a minimum wage for rideshare drivers and keep Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
Uber, Lyft promise to leave Minnesota entirely after state ride-hailing 'compromise'
Lyft has doubled down, now threatening to leave Minnesota entirely after state lawmakers and Minneapolis council members announced a "compromise" bill on wages for ride-hailing app drivers.
Lyft has doubled down, now threatening to leave Minnesota entirely after state lawmakers and Minneapolis council members announced a "compromise" bill on wages for ride-hailing app drivers.
Abortion rights is sticking point in Equal Rights Amendment
Democrats have now revealed updated language for a proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota constitution that would guarantee women equal rights, including the right to make all pregnancy decisions.
Democrats have now revealed updated language for a proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota constitution that would guarantee women equal rights, including the right to make all pregnancy decisions.
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates, singer Johnny Cash to be honored with statues at US Capitol
Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates and Musician Johnny Cash are set to be commemorated with statues at the U.S. Capitol, representing Arkansas.
Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates and Musician Johnny Cash are set to be commemorated with statues at the U.S. Capitol, representing Arkansas.