Allison Kite
Reporter
Allison Kite is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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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
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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
Trump administration will provide partial SNAP benefits following court orders
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison co-led a federal lawsuit over the withholding of SNAP payments.
November 3, 2025
Kaohly Her is ‘relentless’ and un-flashy. She says that’s exactly what St. Paul needs.
Why Mayor Melvin Carter’s former policy director and mayoral opponent is challenging her old boss.
October 27, 2025
Gabby Giffords joins Walz in call for assault weapons ban during Waconia town hall
Families of those shot in Annunciation attack joined the former U.S. congresswoman, who was shot in 2011, at the event attended by more than 800.
October 25, 2025
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison launches campaign for third term
Republicans are expected to target the race again after Ellison narrowly won re-election in 2022.
October 21, 2025
Minnesota investigating more companies linked to those charged with Medicaid fraud
Several individuals indicted in a housing fraud probe have links to companies enrolled in other human services programs, a Minnesota Star Tribune investigation has found.
October 15, 2025
Republican Ron Schutz enters race for Minnesota attorney general
DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison hasn’t said whether he’s seeking a third term next fall.
October 8, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers reach impasse in gun control negotiations, jeopardizing special session
Republicans have not signed on to a proposal from Democrats that calls for an assault weapons ban and other gun control policies, along with mental health funding.
September 30, 2025
