Local
Citing failures, Minnesota DFL lawmakers push juvenile justice system reforms
The proposals would be the most significant changes in more than a generation
Politics
What Minnesota's new tax law means for student borrowers, restaurants and other businesses
Gov. Tim Walz signed the proposal Thursday to cut $104 million in taxes for more than 600,000 Minnesotans.
Duluth
Roger Reinert to run for Duluth mayor
Reinert, a lawyer and adjunct professor, has been a city councilor and state senator.
Politics
Push at Capitol to fund menstrual products for students in Minnesota public schools
Supporters say pads and tampons are as essential as toilet paper and soap in school bathrooms.
Politics
New DFL senator pushes extension of unemployment benefits for hard-hit miners
Senate passed bill targeting those laid off at Northshore Mining operations in Babbitt and Silver Bay.
Business
What is price gouging? Minnesota legislators search for a definition
A bill would define what constitutes "unconscionably excessive prices," who could take action and when.
Politics
Second Biden search yields additional classified documents
Legal representatives for the president found additional classified material at a second location, a person said Wednesday, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. The person would not say when that material was found.
Politics
Free school meals would be standard in Minnesota under proposed legislation
If it passes, Minnesota would be the third state — behind California and Maine — to provide free meals to all students.
Politics
Rent assistance vouchers for 220,000 Minnesota households proposed at Capitol
The $1.7 billion voucher program is one of many housing proposals brewing this session.
Politics
Minn. lawmakers debating marijuana legalization ask: Should the state or cities regulate it?
The DFL's marijuana bill would have the state regulate it. Some GOP legislators said cities should have the authority.
Business
Watchdog sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' for the IRS
The IRS is beginning to see "a light at the end of the tunnel" of its customer service struggles, thanks to tens of billions of new money from the Democrats' climate and health law and the authority to hire more people, according to an independent watchdog within the agency.
Business
Film helps renew search for 1st Black Navy pilot's remains
The film "Devotion" reignited efforts to repatriate the remains of Jesse Brown, America's first Black Navy pilot, who died in 1950 after having to crash land his damaged plane during the Korean War.
West Metro
Ex-Sheriff Hutchinson reinstated at Metro Transit with a pay bump
David Hutchinson, who was on medical leave as sheriff since May, has been back on the Met Council payroll since Jan. 2
Business
If U opposes Sanford-Fairview merger, it could repurchase teaching hospital, execs say
With the public overture, Sanford and Fairview are trying to show their willingness to move forward with a deal with or without the university.
West Metro
State sues Edina group, a Feeding Our Future site, for running 'sham nonprofit'
The Attorney General's Office is suing ThinkTechAct Foundation and three of its leaders for running a "sham nonprofit."
Politics
8 takeaways from Minnesota Democrats' marijuana legalization bill
The hefty bill covers a lot of ground but faces multiple hurdles and potential revisions before it can become law.
Politics
'Driver's Licenses for All' campaign debuts in key Minnesota House committee
Advocates say the law prohibiting undocumented people from acquiring driver's licenses poses a safety issue.
Local
Charlie Zelle reappointed chair of Metropolitan Council by Gov. Tim Walz
He'll face many challenges in the next four years, including completion of the Southwest LRT line.
Local
Two Hennepin County employees stole computer parts and fixed timecards, charges say
Both have been fired, prosecutors say. One made $4 million reselling county purchases.
Local
Nonprofit calls for protections of public comment at government meetings
Recent decisions in Hennepin County, Roseville part of a worrying trend, group says.
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