Politics
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs bill to prevent catalytic converter thefts
New law comes in response to skyrocketing number of catalytic converter thefts in Minnesota.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz wants to end child poverty in Minnesota. What would that take?
The administration is proposing a new state agency and a suite of tax changes to help tackle the problem.
Nation
Hunter Biden sues laptop repair shop owner, citing invasion of privacy
The lawsuit, a countermove against John Paul Mac Isaac, escalates the legal battle surrounding the president's son at a sensitive moment.
St. Paul
St. Paul council candidates gear up for Sunday's DFL caucuses, conventions
Four of the city's seven council seats are open, without incumbents seeking re-election.
Local
Parents of kids with disabilities push for accessible restrooms
A bill in the Legislature would mandate adult-size changing tables. Their efforts have reignited a broader discussion about equal access for people with disabilities: "This is about human dignity," Sarah St. Louis. from Shorewood, who has an 11-year-old son with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Politics
GOP senators reject state infrastructure package
The Republican lawmakers said they would not vote for infrastructure borrowing unless the Legislature acts on tax cuts.
Politics
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig's alleged attacker appears by video in D.C. federal court
Kendrid Khalil Hamlin was charged after Craig's attack last month.
Politics
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz boosts money for local government in revised budget plan
The governor's revised budget would spend an additional $1 billion during the next two years.
Minneapolis
Park Board asks city for $6M annual injection to save Minneapolis parkways
At the current rate of $750,000 a year, the full parkway system will be undrivable in 15 years, according to the Park Board.
Politics
GOP bill would send portion of future budget surpluses back to Minnesota taxpayers
Republicans in the Legislature continue to call for tax cuts, rebate checks amid $17.5 billion budget surplus.
Local
University of Minnesota provides new details on tuition shortfall
State lawmakers sought more information about the causes of the shortfall as they prepare to negotiate budget figures.
Politics
Minnesota may boost film tax credit 400% in hope of attracting production
Legislators aim to lure productions, but other states' incentives have had questionable results.
Politics
Holocaust survivor pushes for genocide curriculum in schools
At age 99, Dora Zaidenweber pleaded with Minnesota legislators to pass the bill and make sure future generations know about the Holocaust.
Local
Minnesota Supreme Court orders expanded camera access in courtrooms
Media groups say this is a significant advancement after decades of advocating for change.
Local
Minnesota Holocaust survivor pushes for genocide curriculum for middle and high school students
At age 99, Dora Zaidenweber pleaded with Minnesota legislators to pass the bill and make sure future generations know about the Holocaust.
Politics
Farmers, gas stations sue Gov. Tim Walz over Minnesota 'clean car' rule
Cutting demand for gasoline and liquid fuels will hurt Minnesota businesses, plaintiffs argue.
Politics
Minnesota lawmakers pushing ranked-choice voting for all state, federal races
Proposals moving in House and Senate would create a task force to recommend how to use the system statewide.
Politics
U.S. Treasury to give House Republicans a look at financial reports on Biden's family and associates
The investigation is just one of several into the Bidens that Republicans have started or promised since their party gained control of the House in January.
Local
New report shows stark economic inequalities among Minnesota's cultural groups
Key findings relied on survey data collected between 2016 and 2020 and show disparities in homeownership, employment, education levels and individual earnings.
Politics
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Minnesota Senate passes bill for free school breakfast, lunch
The bill heads back to the House, which must approve the revised version before it lands on the governor's desk.
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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.
