New laws taking effect in Minnesota on Jan. 1, 2024

It’s almost time to ring in the New Year, and there are a few laws in Minnesota that are going into effect along with it. 

1-on-1 with Mayor Frey on crime, encampments
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How will public safety in Minneapolis look different in the new year? What?s next for downtown Minneapolis? How does the mayor feel about the new state flag? FOX 9 asked Mayor Jacob Frey these questions and more during a one-on-one interview on Wednesday.

ND lawmaker rants against officer during arrest
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Republican leaders have called on a North Dakota lawmaker Rep. Nico Rios to resign after he lashed out at police with homophobic and anti-migrant remarks during a traffic stop earlier this month in which he was arrested for drunken driving.

North Dakota Republican leaders call on state rep to resign after slurs to police during DUI stop

Republican leaders have called on a North Dakota lawmaker to resign after he lashed out at police with homophobic and anti-migrant remarks during a traffic stop earlier this month in which he was arrested for drunken driving.

Congress passes few laws, punishes colleagues creating more work to do in 2024

While the first year of the 118th Congress was a historic one, next year is headed toward more of the same. With only 27 bills and resolutions signed into law, it's among the most do-nothing sessions of Congress in recent times.

Minnesota lawmakers want answers on mail delivery failures

A group of Minnesota lawmakers have set their sights on the United States Postal Service, as mail delivery issues persist across the state.

What to know about US abortion policies heading into 2024

Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue.

Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville

Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.

Donald Trump removed from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court

A divided Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from the state’s primary ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump banned from Colorado ballot
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The Colorado Supreme Court has issued a major ruling on Tuesday, disqualifying Donald Trump from the presidency.

Colorado bans Trump from ballot
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A divided Colorado Supreme Court has declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution?s insurrection clause and removed him from the state?s presidential primary ballot.

New Minnesota state flag, seal chosen
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Tasked with adopting a new state flag and state seal by Jan. 1, 2024, the State Emblems Redesign Commission has made its decision, but it will still need approval from the Minnesota Legislature.

Sick and safe time law begins in 2024
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Starting on Jan. 1, a new sick and safe time law takes effect in Minnesota, allowing workers more time off when needed. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt details what that could mean for you.

St. Paul gave $500 each month to 150 people: Here's what happened

Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.

Senate aide no longer employed after purported sex tape features Senate hearing room

Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.

New Minnesota flag selection nears end
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After sifting through thousands of submissions, Minnesota officials have narrowed their base selection for a new Minnesota state flag.

Judge to decide on abortion laws in Wyoming, including first explicit abortion pills ban

A hearing in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion laws is set for Thursday afternoon. Any decision on the bans is likely to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.