Nathaniel Minor
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Nathaniel Minor is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Advisory committee recommends adding weapons screening at Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota’s Capitol is one of a few in the country that doesn’t screen for weapons.
January 13, 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
Editor's Pick
Minnesota’s Northstar rail line, which never met its potential or expectations, winds down service
After years of sparse ridership, the last train will run on Sunday, Jan. 4.
January 4, 2026
DOJ demands more voter records from Minnesota
The letter is the latest in a series of demands and threats federal officials have levied at Minnesota’s elected leaders.
January 2, 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
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
As ICE intensifies Minnesota surge, Republicans see Trump delivering on immigration promise
Minnesota Republicans say that Trump supporters backed him in no small part over vows to address immigration, though some in the party have pushed back on the president’s derogatory remarks about Somali Americans.
December 16, 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
Steve Simon announces bid for fourth term as Minnesota secretary of state
Simon has fought federal attempts to seize voters’ personal data and other maneuvers he says amount to unprecedented encroachment into elections.
December 9, 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
St. Paul, Woodbury House seats up for grabs in special elections
Both seats are in reliably Democratic districts and have drawn a crowd for the primary elections set for Dec. 16.
December 2, 2025
