Democratic leaders blame House GOP for blocking bonding bill
Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic legislative leaders blamed the top House Republican on Monday for the Legislature's failure to agree on a public construction borrowing bill during the regular session, but they said they'll keep trying to reach a deal in time for a special session expected to begin June 12.
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Ellison sues Minn. bar owner who planned to open early
GOP lawmakers criticized the move in a letter: "The reality is, when a Main Street business in rural Minnesota shuts down, it hardly ever reopens."
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'Flurry of negotiations' but no deal on final day of session
Minnesota lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a major construction package, tax relief and spending on economic aid during the COVID-19 pandemic as an end-of-session deadline passed Sunday night.
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Minnesota lawmakers exempt freelance hair and makeup artists from licensing
The measure reverses a 2018 decision by the state Board of Cosmetology.
Politics
Hacking suspected as technical difficulties stymie Minnesota GOP convention
State Republicans, meeting virtually for their state convention, had to postpone due to software problems.
Politics
Bonding bill in limbo, Minn. lawmakers race toward deadline
The uncertainty surrounding the $2 billion bill, couched by Democrats as a jobs initiative, is the latest roadblock in a legislative session completely upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics
Rival Jason Lewis criticizes Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith over March stock sales
A Smith campaign spokesman said it was her husband, Archie Smith, who owned the stocks and decided to sell them.
Politics
At the Legislature, time to say goodbye
The departures will leave at least a dozen committee leadership posts vacant, setting the stage for high-stakes musical chairs in January.
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Walz makes Worthington judge his first state Supreme Court selection
Nobles County Judge Gordon Moore will replace the retiring Justice David Lillehaug.
Coronavirus
U.S. House passes new $3 trillion virus relief bill
Democrats pushed ahead the election-year measure, designed to brace the economy and health-care system.
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Senate leader, governor consider aid plan for Mall of America
A proposal to use a tax subsidy fund will have to overcome opposition from the city of Bloomington.
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Pandemic standoff clouds vote on Minnesota construction projects
The House will vote on a $2 billion bonding bill Saturday. GOP members have said they would block it.
Coronavirus
Trump touts 'Operation Warp Speed' in vaccine hunt
Trump said he's hopeful to have a coronavirus vaccine on the market by the end of the year or shortly thereafter.
Coronavirus
Trump not concerned about accuracy of Abbott Labs virus tests
The vote of confidence came as new data suggests the test may return an inordinate share of false negatives.
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Walz says reopening followed preparation, not political pressure
Governor says that 'for the most part, Minnesotans did this.'
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Walz gives Minnesota schools flexibility on summer learning
Governor says he's "slowly turning the dial" to allow mix of distance education and in-school classes.
Politics
Effort to broaden hate crime reporting in Minnesota stalls
Statewide policy on hate crime investigations hits a dead end in the state Senate.
Local
Minnesota lawmakers scramble to craft deal to make transit safer
Safety discussion comes after several high-profile assaults.
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Minnesota GOP leaders turn election focus to state's pandemic response
Ahead of their state convention, Minnesota Republicans prepare for an election cycle defined by pandemic politics.
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Walz considers 'next steps' to increase mail-in voting in Minnesota
Universal vote-by-mail was a nonstarter at the Legislature, but Walz is considering his options.
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