Nathaniel Minor
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Nathaniel Minor is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Hennepin County says it released voter data in error. Republicans are using it to demand more.
Republicans are using the data to put pressure on state officials to comply with a demand from the federal government to see the state’s entire voter rolls.
February 18, 2026
Slain DFL Leader Melissa Hortman is remembered for legacy of service as lawmakers reconvene
It was a somber opening to the legislative session, which will be dominated by fallout from a year of upheaval in the state.
February 17, 2026
Four issues to watch as Minnesota Legislature convenes in wake of ICE surge, Hortman slaying
Finding agreement between the two parties could be difficult this session in the state’s narrowly divided House and Senate.
February 14, 2026
State worker union investigating former president over claims of long work weeks, high pay
Between two jobs, former MAPE President Megan Dayton earned about $180,000 annually in recent years — far more than her predecessor.
February 11, 2026
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Kendall Qualls hopes anti-DEI message will push him over the top in governor’s race
The Republican businessman has relentlessly promoted his views since his last run for governor in 2022.
February 4, 2026
Immigration surge dominates Democratic precinct caucuses as Minnesota election season begins
Caucuses offered an early opportunity for voters to hear from candidates as 2026 campaigns heat up.
February 4, 2026
GOP bill aims to force Minnesota to hand over voter rolls to federal government
Secretary of State Steve Simon has so far mostly rebuffed federal data requests, a conflict that has escalated into a lawsuit.
February 4, 2026
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January 30, 2026
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Republicans want Minnesota to cooperate with ICE. What would that look like?
Rules vary by county and city, and the governor cannot always unilaterally change how law enforcement works with ICE.
January 21, 2026
Walz proposes $907 million package of construction projects
The governor’s request is just a fraction of the $6.8 billion in spending requests made by state agencies and local governments, state officials say.
January 15, 2026
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
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