Allison Kite
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Allison Kite is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Minnesota and city officials sue Trump administration over ICE deployment
The lawsuit comes a few days after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in south Minneapolis.
January 12, 2026
Minnesota Republicans blast Walz administration in congressional fraud hearing
GOP lawmakers from Minnesota declined to condemn Trump for sharing a baseless conspiracy theory about the assassination of House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman.
January 7, 2026
Gov. Tim Walz details decision to drop out of campaign, rails against ‘petty’ Trump administration
Walz said he has no plans to leave office before the end of his term in January, despite calls from some Republicans for him to resign amid fraud concerns.
January 6, 2026
Sen. Amy Klobuchar may run for governor
Klobuchar is among several Minnesota Democrats considering a run for governor now that Walz has exited the race. The three-term senator has long been the DFL’s most popular politician statewide, and other Democrats are waiting on her decision.
January 5, 2026
Minnesota investigates child care centers following fraud accusations
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families is investigating four sites highlighted in a viral video claiming fraud in the state’s child care program.
January 3, 2026
Federal threat to halt child care funding could squeeze thousands of Minnesota families
The move to freeze $185 million is the latest in a string of Trump administration threats responding to the state’s handling of fraud and criticizing Somali residents and Gov. Tim Walz.
December 31, 2025
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
