Local
Outside Derek Chauvin trial, activists call for police reform at Legislature
A coalition of groups blame state lawmakers for failing to act.
Local
Walz aims to cut red tape, boost welfare benefits for poor families
The measures being considered at the State Capitol are designed to reduce stress and provide some income stability.
Politics
Rep. Matt Gaetz said to face federal inquiry over sex with underage girl
An inquiry into the Florida congressman was opened in the final months of the Trump administration, people briefed on it said.
Local
Pressure growing on Minnesota lawmakers to adopt stronger sexual assault laws
A recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision renewed calls for legislative action.
Local
Legislative Auditor finds shoddy oversight of grants at DHS
Report issued Monday cites mismanagement, legal violations in grants awarded by Behavioral Health Division from 2017 to 2020.
Politics
Walz says 'normalcy is on the horizon' in annual address
The first-term governor warned Minnesotans to get vaccinated and stay vigilant as cases start to rise again, spurred in part by more infectious variants of the virus
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says 'normalcy is on the horizon' in State of the State address
The first-term governor warned Minnesotans to get vaccinated and stay vigilant as cases start to rise again, spurred in part by more infectious variants of the virus
Business
Greenhouse gases from Line 3 pipeline raise questions about meeting Minnesota's goals for cutting emissions
One ruling says project will add 193B tons of carbon; PUC says pipeline isn't the cause.
Local
As Legislature battles over Walz's powers, courts refuse to reject his authority
Lawsuits over mask mandates, business restrictions carve out new precedents.
Local
Minnesota's new education commissioner says safe, in-person learning remains top goal
New commissioner says system showed ability to adapt quickly.
Politics
Under Biden, Democrats are poised to raise taxes on rich, businesses
Democrats have a shot at ushering in the largest federal tax increase since 1942.
Local
Minnesota police reform debate plays out in legislators' Zoom backgrounds
House Public Safety Committee approved police accountability bill.
Politics
Sen. Klobuchar takes on monopolies in new book 'Antitrust'
Antitrust law, Minnesota senator writes, should become "competition policy."
Politics
Joe Biden's infrastructure plans could bring billions of dollars to Minnesota
They would include $1 trillion for roads, bridges and other transportation projects nationwide.
Local
Despite hurdles, Minnesota DHS chief continues push to clean up agency's financial mess
Auditor report Monday is expected to reveal new oversight failures.
Local
Talks surface again about shuttering Northstar commuter rail
Ridership has plunged 96% in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nation
Rep. Ilhan Omar urges humanity in immigration debate
The Somali refugee said like the unaccompanied minors, she too fled violence.
Curious Minnesota
What are the top five immigrant groups in Minnesota?
The origin countries of Minnesota's foreign-born population has changed significantly in the last three decades.
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Biden pledges 200M shots in first 100 days
Biden announced the new goal in his first formal news conference since his term began.
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Congressional tour of Texas border facility
The visit to a facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas, comes as the Biden administration faces a growing humanitarian and political challenge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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