Agriculture
Minn. 'mama on a mission' pushes for farm safety funding after son's death
Michele Gran is the advocate behind new funding proposals to prevent farm accidents like the one that killed her son.
Local
Minn. Medicaid program made up to $29M in improper payments for duplicate accounts
More than 47,000 Minnesotans have multiple accounts in the state Medicaid system.
Politics
Minnesota legislators want to improve school bus safety
Legislators aim to increase awareness of bus stop signals.
Local
Minnesota legislators introduce constitutional amendment to require a 'quality public education' for all students
The amendment is opposed by the state's teachers' union, which said it opens the state up to lawsuits.
Books
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's memoir set to hit shelves in May
The publisher describes the 288-page manuscript as an "intimate and rousing memoir by progressive trailblazer."
Politics
Live: Watch the Democratic presidential debate
Seven Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for Tuesday's debate in Charleston, South Carolina, hosted by CBS News.
Politics
Senators' mixed reactions to US handling of virus
Senators left a briefing Tuesday morning on the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus with mixed feelings about whether enough is being done.
Local
Minnesotans opposed to new mining near Boundary Waters, poll shows
Minnesota voters overwhelmingly oppose new mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News Minnesota Poll.
Local
Minnesota Poll: 51% support legalized pot
The Star Tribune/MPR News Minnesota poll comes as DFL Gov. Tim Walz and legislators are considering following 11 other states and the District of Columbia that have allowed recreational marijuana.
Politics
Minnesota Poll finds Gov. Tim Walz's job approval at 56%
Fifty-six percent of those surveyed gave Gov. Tim Walz a favorable review, while a quarter disapproved of his performance. His marks are on par with former Gov. Mark Dayton's average during his eight years in office.
West Metro
Freeman defends Klobuchar's handling of 2003 Burrell case
Hennepin County attorney says senator not responsible for Burrell murder conviction.
Local
Panel offers proposals to reduce deadly police encounters
The recommendations, including de-escalation training and boosting mental health, will require state funding and action from the Legislature before they can become a reality.
Politics
'I walk with an expiration date': This DACA 'Dreamer' is working for Amy Klobuchar
Edwin Torres, her point man for Latino outreach, walks "with an expiration date."
Local
Lobbyists fight surge of bills targeting plastic packaging
Faltering recycling systems and concerns about ocean plastics have spurred state lawmakers from California to Maine to propose new rules targeting plastic waste, particularly from packaging. Many prompt a visit from Ameripen, a decade-old nonprofit that now has registered lobbyists in eight states.
Politics
Minnesota Poll: Voters split on Trump heading into election
A slim majority of Minnesota voters hold a negative view of President Donald Trump with eight months to go until the general election, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News Minnesota Poll.
Politics
Minnesota Poll: Klobuchar, Sanders lead Democratic pack
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in a new Star Tribune/MPR News Minnesota Poll as the state's March 3 presidential primary nears, with both well ahead of their nearest Democratic rivals.
Politics
Klobuchar tells supporters in Nevada, Minnesota that focus is on Super Tuesday
Back in Minneapolis, the Minnesota senator says her national reputation is still building.
Politics
Minn. families, advocates fight to drop barriers to foster care
Minnesota has long had among the most stringent foster care licensing standards in the nation. Advocates say the overly strict rules are hurting kids.
Politics
Sanders celebrates Nevada caucus victory
His win in Nevada cements his status as the Democrats' national front-runner, though it's also escalating tensions over whether he's too liberal to defeat President Donald Trump.
Politics
DNC chair: Nevada in 'great shape' for voters results
Tom Perez made the comments about counting the vote results of the state's caucus results in Las Vegas.
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Minnesota Politics
Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
