Gov. Walz signs free school lunch bill into law
A bill that will provide free school lunches to all students in Minnesota is now law.
A bill that will provide free school lunches to all students in Minnesota is now law.
Hunger in Minnesota: Senator says he never met a hungry person, but stats show food insecurity is rising
Last year, people going to food shelves in Minnesota reached a record high of just over 5.5 million visits.
Last year, people going to food shelves in Minnesota reached a record high of just over 5.5 million visits.
Manhattan DA's office 'asked for a meeting' with law enforcement ahead of possible Trump indictment
The meeting is reportedly to "discuss logistics for some time next week, which would mean that they are anticipating an indictment next week," the source familiar with the planning said.
The meeting is reportedly to "discuss logistics for some time next week, which would mean that they are anticipating an indictment next week," the source familiar with the planning said.
North Dakota abortion ban injunction upheld by state Supreme Court
The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.
The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.
Who will be Trump's running mate in 2024? Some in GOP already lobbying for VP
Donald Trump is seen as the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Donald Trump is seen as the early front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
99-year-old Holocaust survivor offers powerful testimony at Minnesota capitol
A bill to standardize Holocaust education in Minnesota is currently making its way through committees at the state capitol. On Wednesday, it had a vigorous supporter in Dora Zaidenweber, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor.
A bill to standardize Holocaust education in Minnesota is currently making its way through committees at the state capitol. On Wednesday, it had a vigorous supporter in Dora Zaidenweber, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor.
99-year-old Holocaust survivor offers powerful testimony at Minnesota capitol
A bill to standardize Holocaust education in Minnesota is currently making its way through committees at the state capitol. On Wednesday, it had a vigorous supporter in Dora Zaidenweber, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor.
A bill to standardize Holocaust education in Minnesota is currently making its way through committees at the state capitol. On Wednesday, it had a vigorous supporter in Dora Zaidenweber, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Southwest LRT: Met Council hasn't held contractors accountable, been transparent to public
The Met Council overseeing the Southwest light rail project hasn't held contractors responsible for both cost overages and schedule delays, or been fully transparent with the public, a new report says. "We don’t have the money to stop, and we don’t have the money to go forward," audit project manager David Kirchner said Wednesday.
The Met Council overseeing the Southwest light rail project hasn't held contractors responsible for both cost overages and schedule delays, or been fully transparent with the public, a new report says. "We don’t have the money to stop, and we don’t have the money to go forward," audit project manager David Kirchner said Wednesday.
Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.
EPA set to limit PFAS in drinking water – so what does that mean for Minnesota?
The Environmental Protection Agency is now set to limit the amount of PFAS chemicals allowed in the nation’s drinking water.
The Environmental Protection Agency is now set to limit the amount of PFAS chemicals allowed in the nation’s drinking water.
Minnesota bill to legalize marijuana gets major rewrite
Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state's burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables.
Legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Minnesota underwent a major rewrite Tuesday with the addition of new language to regulate and protect the state's burgeoning industry in low-potency edibles and drinkables.
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic undergoes cancer surgery
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic announced Tuesday she underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor.
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic announced Tuesday she underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor.
EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
The EPA proposed limiting the amount of harmful “forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.
Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies at 82
Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder was best known for getting a family leave bill passed, providing job protection for care of a newborn, sick child or parent.
Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder was best known for getting a family leave bill passed, providing job protection for care of a newborn, sick child or parent.
Donald Trump returns to Iowa planning for more disciplined campaign
The former president returns to Iowa Monday as his team focuses on building the data and digital engagement some feel he will need to persuade Iowa voters to participate in state caucuses next year.
The former president returns to Iowa Monday as his team focuses on building the data and digital engagement some feel he will need to persuade Iowa voters to participate in state caucuses next year.
Free school lunches in Minnesota: Legislature set to pass bill
The debate over a bill to provide free school lunches for all students in Minnesota is set to hit the Senate floor this week.
The debate over a bill to provide free school lunches for all students in Minnesota is set to hit the Senate floor this week.
Free school lunches in Minnesota: Legislature set to pass bill
The debate over a bill to provide free school lunches for all students in Minnesota is set to hit the Senate floor this week. While the bill is likely to make it through the DFL-majority Senate and be signed into law by Governor Walz, that doesn't mean every lawmaker is backing the bill.
The debate over a bill to provide free school lunches for all students in Minnesota is set to hit the Senate floor this week. While the bill is likely to make it through the DFL-majority Senate and be signed into law by Governor Walz, that doesn't mean every lawmaker is backing the bill.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Minnesota lawmakers debate changes to Social Security income tax
Lawmakers discussed two bills currently in the house tax committee that could affect how social income would be taxed in Minnesota.
Lawmakers discussed two bills currently in the house tax committee that could affect how social income would be taxed in Minnesota.