Politics
Minnesota-raised Democrat Adam Frisch barely falls short against Colorado Rep. Boebert
Frisch came close in his attempt to unseat the first term GOP congresswoman.
Minneapolis
Debate stirs as Minneapolis council vote nears on proposed police oversight reforms
Activists and past leaders of the city's civilian review process say the proposed changes fail to tackle some of the current system's most serious shortcomings involving police misconduct.
Local
Minn. counties take millions in benefits meant for children in foster care
Foster youth and their advocates are pushing to ban the practice — which they say is tantamount to theft.
Politics
State Capitol prepares for fight over marijuana legalization
Minnesota could legalize recreational marijuana as early as next year, DFL House speaker says.
Politics
Help wanted: Minnesota seeks new state commissioners
Gov. Tim Walz looks to hire six new state commissioners after recent turnover in his cabinet.
Politics
Minnesota Democrats react to Nancy Pelosi's decision to step down from House leadership
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to keep her congressional seat, but will not serve again as the Democratic leader in the next Congress.
Politics
Trump's latest dinner guest: Nick Fuentes, white supremacist
Ye traveled to meet with Trump at the club, Mar-a-Lago, and brought Fuentes along, advisers to the former president said.
Minneapolis
Mpls. offers incentives for EV chargers in new garages after state code blocks requirement
Estimates are as high as $5,000 in prewiring costs to make a garage stall ready for electric vehicle charging, officials say
Politics
Minn. DFL lawmakers vow progress on fighting climate change
With a trifecta in state government, Democrats are eyeing an update to Minnesota's energy standards, with a goal of carbon-free power by 2040
Politics
Minnesota campaigns received donations from crypto leaders before FTX collapse
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and an executive colleague were major political donors nationwide.
Sports
Patrick Reusse's 2022 Turkey of the Year is ...
This was going to be a difficult year to make a choice ... until it wasn't. As it came closer to the time to present the big bird, candidates emerged left, center and right.
Politics
Justice Department seeks to question Pence in Jan. 6 investigation
The former vice president is said to be open to considering the request.
Agriculture
Turkey given seat at table, if not exactly a pardon, in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz and industry players appeared at the Capitol with the turkey on a table. Thursday is the turkey industry's big day — and no other state grows more birds than Minnesota.
East Metro
May Township vote could scuttle youth camp plans in northern Washington County
Catholic program in northern Washington County would serve up to 500 kids per day during peak summer periods.
Politics
Small Minnesota town may become focus of abortion fight
Under a proposed ordinance, citizens of Prinsburg (pop. 500) could sue abortion providers.
Politics
States move to keep court from lifting Trump asylum policy
A coalition of conservative-leaning states is making a last-ditch effort to keep in place a Trump-era public health rule that allows many asylum seekers to be turned away at the southern U.S. border.
Local
Nellie Stone Johnson honored with statue at the State Capitol
The likeness of the civil rights leader is the first statue placed inside the Capitol in more than 60 years.
Local
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Troubled Minnesota provider of disability services agrees to be acquired
Hundreds of people with disabilities have been in limbo since Bridges MN had its license revoked in June.
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