Politics
Guns, driver's licenses will be part of end-of-session budget negotiations
House Democrats have started tucking some of the most controversial policy measures this session into big budget bills.
Politics
Health care fixes scramble political divide in Washington
A bill in Washington to lower insurance premiums has hit an odd GOP wall.
Politics
Panel wants to boost Gov. Walz's pay
The first-term Democrat's annual salary increase, is one of a number of pay hikes urged in the most recent report by the state Compensation Council.
Local
Minnesota House passes bill to allow driver's licenses for all
The Minnesota House passed a measure Friday 74-52 that would give all immigrants the ability to get driver's licenses, even if they are in the country illegally.
Politics
Trump visits replaced section of border wall
President Donald Trump is showcasing a section of border wall that separates the United States and Mexico.
Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner ordered to register as sex offender
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner was ordered Friday to register as a sex offender as he nears the end of a 21-month prison sentence for having illicit online contact with a 15-year-old girl.
Local
Minnesota saw big boost in young voter turnout in 2018
Participation among voters 29 and younger rose across the country.
House approves domestic violence law amid guns dispute
The House voted Thursday to reauthorize a 25-year-old law that helps victims of domestic and sexual violence, despite complaints by Republicans that Democrats were politicizing the popular law by expanding gun control.
Politics
House votes to renew domestic violence law
The House voted Thursday to reauthorize a 25-year-old law that helps victims of domestic and sexual violence, despite complaints by Republicans that Democrats were politicizing the popular law by expanding gun control.
Local
Gov. Walz tries to break through gridlock by telling stories of Minnesotans
Speaking off the cuff during his State of the State address, Walz talked about eight Minnesotans, including a doctor, teacher and farmer, to underscore his key policy and spending plans.
North Metro
Blue Line expansion advocates lobby Minnesota congressional delegation
They're hoping to recruit support for expanding the route.
Local
YMCA expands effort to get Minnesota kids more politically involved
New efforts aim to help educate and mobilize the next generation of civic leaders.
Politics
![Passing motorists gave occasional waves and honks of supports as supporters flanked both sides of Plymouth Ave. North. ] MARK VANCLEAVE ¥ About a](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/DPWVGZFS3RQV5RVIRAWAYSY6WU.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Rep. Omar backers rally in Minneapolis
Omar was not at the gathering outside the Urban League office, and a spokesman said her office was not affiliated with the event.
House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report
The House Judiciary Committee approved subpoenas Wednesday for special counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as Democrats pressure the Justice Department to release the document without redactions.
Business
'There's bleeding going on' in U.S. farm economy, ag lender says
Compeer Financial's Rod Hebrink cites trade pressures, weather and low prices as key challenges.
Politics
Minn. House, Senate head in opposite directions on gas tax
The DFL-controlled House released a massive $7.28 billion, two-year transportation bill while the Republican-controlled Senate transportation committee rejected the gasoline tax hike as well as other tax increases.
Local
Minn. Corrections Department to allow medical marijuana while under supervision, parole
Under past policy, offenders prescribed the drug could be sent to prison.
Local
Light rail drivers could face reckless driving charges under Minnesota bill
The change was sparked by a 2017 crash in St. Paul that killed a 29-year-old man.
Local
State Senate OKs new fees on drug firms to fight opioid crisis
The bipartisan 59-6 vote came two weeks after the state House passed a similar measure, setting up negotiations to work out differences in the two bills before sending a final compromise to Gov. Tim Walz, who has said he will sign the final proposal into law.
Most Read
- The resistance to a new Trump administration has already started
- Bipartisan group takes credit for spiking sports betting in 2024 Minnesota Legislature
- What could third-party candidates mean for Minnesota's 2024 presidential election? • Election
- Political newcomer Joe Fraser seeks to oust Sen. Amy Klobuchar • Election
- Minnesota Poll: The war in Gaza divides voters along party lines
Latest Videos
-
Pro-Palestinian protesters call on the state investment board to divest from Israel
- Rudy Giuliani blasts Joe Biden on his way out of court
- House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
- Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged, signals possible rate cut next year
- With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy joins Biden at the White House to make his case for more aid
- Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel investigation
- AP Explains: Santos storms off after expulsion from Congress
- Rep. George Santos is kicked out of Congress after groundbreaking expulsion vote
- Rosalynn Carter celebrated by family, friends, first ladies and presidents
- Biden hopeful cease-fire will last more than 4 days
Minnesota Politics
Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.