Minnesota Sen. Jim Carlson to retire after 18 years in office
State Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL-Eagan) announced on Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Kaohly Her: Operations, innovation set her apart in St. Paul mayoral race
State Representative Kaohly Her is likely the strongest challenger in St. Paul’s mayoral race running against incumbent Melvin Carter. Her shared the vision she has for downtown St. Paul with FOX 9.
Annunciation shooting: Doctors in Minnesota call for gun ban, special session
Minnesota doctors are calling for lawmakers to move forward with a special session to pass legislation aimed at regulating firearms and reducing gun violence in the state.
Minnesota farmers first in waves of impact from government shutdown
A lot of Minnesota farmers will be the first to feel the effects of the government shutdown that started Oct. 1.
Gov. Walz says he won't 'bend the knee' to Pres. Trump amid funding cuts concerns
Discussing the impact of the federal government shutdown on Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz said he won't acquiesce to the Trump administration, as the White House blocks funding for Democratic-led states.
Sen. Fateh campaign violated Campaign Practices Act, fined for yard signs
Following the revocation of the Minnesota DFL’s endorsement of his campaign for Minneapolis Mayor, a court has ruled that Sen. Omar Fateh broke Minnesota’s campaign laws by illegally distributing yard signs that were knowingly no loner accurate.
Matt Pelikan announces run for Hennepin County Attorney's Office
A Minneapolis lawyer announced his candidacy for the Hennepin County Attorney's Office after Mary Moriarty announced she is not seeking reelection.


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