Allison Kite
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Allison Kite is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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After decades in St. Paul, trailblazing lawmakers reflect on what’s changed for women in politics
Sens. Sandy Pappas and Ann Rest watched as women went from being relegated to the sidelines to leading caucuses and top committees at the Capitol.
December 24, 2025
Here’s what to know about Minnesota’s fraud crisis
For more than a decade, Minnesota has grappled with a fraud crisis in its Medicaid programs. The Star Tribune covered it extensively and can guide you through the process.
December 21, 2025
GOP governor candidate faces criticism for withholding fraud whistleblower tips from DHS
GOP Rep. Kristin Robbins alleged a Feeding Our Future defendant was receiving payments through Minnesota’s Medicaid program.
December 18, 2025
Walz signs executive orders to limit gun violence after legislative talks stall
Walz had pushed an assault-style weapons ban after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in August, but talks with legislators broke down.
December 16, 2025
Minnesota’s paid leave policy launches next month. Here’s what to know.
Workers are entitled to 12 weeks of leave for a new baby, an illness or to care for a loved one.
December 15, 2025
Walz, moving to get ahead of fraud issue, taps new point man for state’s response
Tim O’Malley was superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension under former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
December 12, 2025
Walz names former FBI agent to lead state’s fraud pushback
New hires come after multiple fraud accusations hit Minnesota housing, food and care programs.
December 12, 2025
State budget forecast projects $2.5 billion short-term surplus, looming deficit
The forecast provided leaders of both parties a starting place for their work next session — and an opportunity to attack one another.
December 4, 2025
Trump’s ‘garbage’ comments threaten GOP inroads in Minnesota Somali community
Trump has ramped up attacks on Somali Minnesotans and pledged to revoke Temporary Protected Status.
December 3, 2025
Editor's Pick
Minnesota can release records on Medicaid providers accused of fraud — but won’t
The Department of Human Services has cited worries about jeopardizing current investigations for rebuffing records requests from the Minnesota Star Tribune.
November 28, 2025
Driverless taxis in Minneapolis? State lawmakers not so sure
As Waymo starts testing robotaxis for Minneapolis, lawmakers say they must consider new regulations before they start driving themselves on Minnesota roads.
November 20, 2025
Special elections called to fill vacant House seats
Kaohly Vang Her was elected St. Paul mayor. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger was elected to the Minnesota Senate.
November 17, 2025