Congressman Jim Hagedorn passes away Thursday
Congressman Jim Hagedorn passed away after a two-year battle with cancer, his widow Jennifer Carnahan announced on Friday morning.
Congressman Jim Hagedorn passed away after a two-year battle with cancer, his widow Jennifer Carnahan announced on Friday morning.
No-knock warrant restrictions pass Minnesota House committee
Democratic lawmakers in the Minnesota House took the first steps to dramatically limit no-knock warrants on Thursday.
Democratic lawmakers in the Minnesota House took the first steps to dramatically limit no-knock warrants on Thursday.
Minnesota House public safety committee approves bill to restrict no-knock warrants
Democratic lawmakers in the Minnesota House took the first steps to dramatically limit no-knock warrants. A new bill would not totally eliminate the use of no-knock warrants, but would instead place restrictions on their usage.
Democratic lawmakers in the Minnesota House took the first steps to dramatically limit no-knock warrants. A new bill would not totally eliminate the use of no-knock warrants, but would instead place restrictions on their usage.
Proposal for legalized sportsbetting in Minnesota includes mobile betting
The legislation being pushed by Republican lawmakers would allow for bets being placed at brick-and-mortar tribal casinos in Minnesota as well as carving out options for online and mobile sportsbetting.
The legislation being pushed by Republican lawmakers would allow for bets being placed at brick-and-mortar tribal casinos in Minnesota as well as carving out options for online and mobile sportsbetting.
‘The brand is so toxic’: Democrats fear extinction in rural US
These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.
These Democrats are used to being outnumbered by the local Republican majority, but as their numbers continue to dwindle, the few that remain are feeling increasingly isolated and unwelcome in their own communities.
Minnesota Republicans propose 'Parents’ Bill of Rights' in Senate
Minnesota’s Senate Republicans are proposing what they call a “Parents Bill of Rights” in an effort to bring “transparency, disclosure, and accountability back into schools," according to a recent announcement.
Minnesota’s Senate Republicans are proposing what they call a “Parents Bill of Rights” in an effort to bring “transparency, disclosure, and accountability back into schools," according to a recent announcement.
New legislative maps shift voting districts in Minnesota
After legislators were unable to reach an agreement on the districts, the Minnesota courts have released new legislative maps on Tuesday.
After legislators were unable to reach an agreement on the districts, the Minnesota courts have released new legislative maps on Tuesday.
Hillary Clinton to speak at New York Democratic convention: report
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.
Minnesota senator's snowmobile ended up on top of lawmaker in crash involving DNR enforcement chief
A Minnesota state senator's snowmobile landed on top of a fellow senator who had been thrown from his sled in a crash with the state Department of Natural Resources enforcement chief, a DNR report indicates.
A Minnesota state senator's snowmobile landed on top of a fellow senator who had been thrown from his sled in a crash with the state Department of Natural Resources enforcement chief, a DNR report indicates.
GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
Minn. Democrats to push no-knock ban, GOP seeks policy review
Minnesota Democrats will advance legislation banning police from using no-knock raids, while leading Republicans said they supported a review of the state's current restrictions.
Minnesota Democrats will advance legislation banning police from using no-knock raids, while leading Republicans said they supported a review of the state's current restrictions.
No-knock warrant in Locke case raises questions about Minnesota search law
The Minneapolis SWAT team that carried out a no-knock search warrant that led to the police killing of Amir Locke did so at 6:48 a.m. Wednesday, twelve minutes before Minnesota law says such warrants can be executed unless a nighttime search is deemed necessary.
The Minneapolis SWAT team that carried out a no-knock search warrant that led to the police killing of Amir Locke did so at 6:48 a.m. Wednesday, twelve minutes before Minnesota law says such warrants can be executed unless a nighttime search is deemed necessary.
Rich Stanek, former Henn. Co. Sheriff, announces run for governor
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek jumped into the race for Minnesota governor on Tuesday, joining a crowded Republican field vying to take on Gov. Tim Walz this fall.
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek jumped into the race for Minnesota governor on Tuesday, joining a crowded Republican field vying to take on Gov. Tim Walz this fall.
Rich Stanek, former Henn. Co. Sheriff, announces run for governor
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek jumped into the race for Minnesota governor on Tuesday, joining a crowded Republican field vying to take on Gov. Tim Walz this fall.
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek jumped into the race for Minnesota governor on Tuesday, joining a crowded Republican field vying to take on Gov. Tim Walz this fall.
Minn. legislative session starts with treats; the trick will be a deal on taxes
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan drew a crowd while carrying pans of scotcheroos and lemon bars, handing out the treats to lawmakers as they returned to the House and Senate chambers to start the 2022 legislative session.
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan drew a crowd while carrying pans of scotcheroos and lemon bars, handing out the treats to lawmakers as they returned to the House and Senate chambers to start the 2022 legislative session.
Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
'Boondoggle of historic proportions:' Calls grow for Southwest Light Rail audit
A bipartisan and growing list of state lawmakers are calling for an audit of Southwest Light Rail after the project's troubles pushed its estimated cost to $2.75 billion and its opening date to 2027.
A bipartisan and growing list of state lawmakers are calling for an audit of Southwest Light Rail after the project's troubles pushed its estimated cost to $2.75 billion and its opening date to 2027.
President Biden officially announces Stephen Breyer's retirement, pledges to nominate Black woman
President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.
President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was "long overdue," while praising retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.
Gov. Walz calls for recreational marijuana legalization in Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program.
Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program.
Southwest Light Rail may be $550 million short, will not open until 2027
Southwest Light Rail will not open until 2027 and carry a final cost around $2.75 billion, Metropolitan Council officials said Wednesday, ending months of speculation about the impact of ballooning cost overruns and delays.
Southwest Light Rail will not open until 2027 and carry a final cost around $2.75 billion, Metropolitan Council officials said Wednesday, ending months of speculation about the impact of ballooning cost overruns and delays.