State of Minnesota was slow to respond to 2020 rioting, report finds
Minnesota's response to the 2020 riots that broke out after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd was too slow, a new report found.
Minnesota's response to the 2020 riots that broke out after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd was too slow, a new report found.
Minnesota considers $4.5 million for ad campaign to lure out-of-state workers
Minnesota would launch a multi-million dollar marketing effort to attract out-of-state talent and address the worker shortage under a proposal from state economic development officials.
Minnesota would launch a multi-million dollar marketing effort to attract out-of-state talent and address the worker shortage under a proposal from state economic development officials.
Minnesota's newest law provides $20 million shot in the arm for ALS research
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an ALS research and caregiver bill into law Wednesday at an emotional ceremony.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an ALS research and caregiver bill into law Wednesday at an emotional ceremony.
In distinct shift, Walz says COVID-19 is close to 'endemic'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's first term will be defined partly by his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as his re-election looms, he's reframing the virus as less of an immediate threat.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's first term will be defined partly by his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as his re-election looms, he's reframing the virus as less of an immediate threat.
Minneapolis teachers have a new contract. Will MPS need more state money to pay for it?
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus.
New, bigger contracts for Minneapolis Public Schools teachers and school aides will force budget adjustments, the superintendent says, though the district may have a friendly ear at the state Legislature amid a budget surplus.
US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign after lying to feds
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.
Town Team Baseball pitches Minnesota lawmakers to sell stronger beer, seltzer at games
A series of liquor law changes passed Friday, jumpstarting negotiations on whether to lift the state's growler cap, allow six-pack sales in taprooms, and other long-stalled requests.
A series of liquor law changes passed Friday, jumpstarting negotiations on whether to lift the state's growler cap, allow six-pack sales in taprooms, and other long-stalled requests.
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Minnesota House votes to end state pension investments into Russian companies
The Minnesota House voted 126-0 to force the state's pension funds to sell their Russian and Belarusian investments Thursday, as state lawmakers unite around one of the few concrete steps they can take to show solidarity with Ukraine.
The Minnesota House voted 126-0 to force the state's pension funds to sell their Russian and Belarusian investments Thursday, as state lawmakers unite around one of the few concrete steps they can take to show solidarity with Ukraine.
Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Anton Lazzaro hires new defense, argues for indictment to be tossed
The attorneys for Anton Lazzaro argued a selective prosecution motion, saying the charges against Lazzaro are discriminatory because Lazzaro is wealthy and young and is, therefore, a member of a "protected class"
The attorneys for Anton Lazzaro argued a selective prosecution motion, saying the charges against Lazzaro are discriminatory because Lazzaro is wealthy and young and is, therefore, a member of a "protected class"
Police ask Minnesota lawmakers to use tracking devices on stolen cars
Public safety and privacy concerns are clashing at the state Capitol as police groups seek a permission slip from lawmakers to expand their use of warrantless tracking devices on stolen cars amid a rash of carjackings.
Public safety and privacy concerns are clashing at the state Capitol as police groups seek a permission slip from lawmakers to expand their use of warrantless tracking devices on stolen cars amid a rash of carjackings.
Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies at 84
Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.
Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe who rose to become the first female secretary of state, has died at age 84.
Minnesota lawmakers say $1,000 fine will get unruly youth sports fans under control
Youth sports fans have gone wild, punching referees, throwing food onto the court, and following officials to their cars to dispute game calls they didn't agree with. A new fine will hope to curb some of that,
Youth sports fans have gone wild, punching referees, throwing food onto the court, and following officials to their cars to dispute game calls they didn't agree with. A new fine will hope to curb some of that,
Paid family leave discussions take twist at Minnesota Capitol
In a hot labor market, Minnesota lawmakers in both parties agree that small businesses need help competing with big companies to attract workers.
In a hot labor market, Minnesota lawmakers in both parties agree that small businesses need help competing with big companies to attract workers.
Minnesota program marks catalytic converters to prevent rising thefts
As catalytic converter thefts continue at high rates, the Minnesota Department of Commerce is partnering with local police departments and auto shops -- marking catalytic converters in hopes of catching more of the thieves responsible for the crime.
As catalytic converter thefts continue at high rates, the Minnesota Department of Commerce is partnering with local police departments and auto shops -- marking catalytic converters in hopes of catching more of the thieves responsible for the crime.
Walz favors $500 Minnesota stimulus checks, not gas tax holiday to ease pain at the pump
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pushing lawmakers to pass bigger rebate checks instead of a gas tax holiday as inflation surges to levels not seen in 40 years.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pushing lawmakers to pass bigger rebate checks instead of a gas tax holiday as inflation surges to levels not seen in 40 years.
Tom Bakk announces retirement from Senate capping two decade career
Longtime iron range representative and Senate majority leader Tom Bakk has announced he will not seek reelection
Longtime iron range representative and Senate majority leader Tom Bakk has announced he will not seek reelection
Southwest Light Rail audit heads to governor's desk
A bill triggering an audit of the troubled Southwest Light Rail project is headed to Gov. Tim Walz's desk after overwhelming support in both the House and Senate this week.
A bill triggering an audit of the troubled Southwest Light Rail project is headed to Gov. Tim Walz's desk after overwhelming support in both the House and Senate this week.
Minnesota Senate committee votes to cancel rent control ordinances in Minneapolis, St. Paul
A Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate committee has advanced legislation to overturn rent control measures that Minneapolis and St. Paul voters passed in November.
A Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate committee has advanced legislation to overturn rent control measures that Minneapolis and St. Paul voters passed in November.