Politics
Minnesota Senate panel approves trio of gun bills
Prospects remain unclear for passage, as Republicans in the narrowly divided Senate oppose the changes.
Business
Minnesota's community solar garden program set for a revamp under proposed legislation
A new Senate bill would ditch the subscription model for most of the small solar arrays, making them operate more like the utility-scale projects.
Local
Teen testifies as Anton Lazzaro's federal child sex trafficking trial underway in Minneapolis
Prosecutor: "This case is about a wealthy man who paid tens of thousands of dollars to have sex with minor girls."
Politics
Walz draws contrast between Minnesota and GOP-led states
The DFL governor said he wants to offer Minnesota as the alternative to conservative restrictions passing in other states.
Politics
Trump supporters rally at Louisiana State Capitol
A crowd of around 50 people gathered on Louisiana's Capitol steps Tuesday morning to show support for Donald Trump.
South Metro
Minnesota VA commissioner says he removed Hastings officials for 'change in culture'
He says two officials were removed because changes in culture were insufficient.
Politics
Walz, legislative leaders reach $17.9B spending agreement
The DFL trifecta announced budget targets far earlier than previous years under divided government.
West Metro
Mayors of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley won't seek re-election
Decisions from progressive mayors who have won blowout elections open up fall contests.
Minneapolis
Derek Chauvin prosecutor among two new appointees to Hennepin County bench
Federal prosecutor Sarah Hudleston also was chosen by Gov. Tim Walz for a judgeship in Hennepin County.
North Metro
Militia sympathizer pleads guilty to having machine gun, grenade launcher in Anoka home
Prosecutors said Darrian Nguyen was an anti-government militia sympathizer with a desire to kill Black activists and liberals.
TV & Media
Al Franken spends his first night as 'Daily Show' host making nice with Lindsey Graham
The former Minnesota senator will be anchoring through Thursday.
Minneapolis
Ex-racial equity director alleges 'toxic' Minneapolis City Hall
Tyeastia Green is accusing City Council President Andrea Jenkins and Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw, both of whom are Black, of "antiblackness."
Politics
VA officials face questions over allegations at Hastings facility
A Senate committee hearing Tuesday — over allegations that a toxic workplace environment has hurt veterans' care — comes after two officials were relieved of their duties over the weekend.
Politics
Jury selection starts Tuesday in Lazzaro federal sex trafficking trial in Minneapolis
Final legal motions were settled Monday before trial begins.
Business
Could Minnesota's proposed rebate checks fuel even higher inflation?
Some economists have raised the question after a number of states already passed tax rebates, but rebate supporters argued much bigger factors drive inflation.
Local
Efforts to reform Met Council gaining ground, thanks to Metro Transit troubles
Ideas range from staggered terms to electing members.
Politics
Republican lawmakers try to break through in DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature
GOP legislators are frustrated by their diminished influence as Democrats pass a number of priority bills.
Local
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs free school meals bill into law
Minnesota is the third state in the nation to require schools to serve free lunch and breakfast to all students, regardless of income.
Politics
Judge rules Trump lawyer must testify in documents inquiry
The judge found that the government had met the threshold for the so-called crime-fraud exception, which allows prosecutors to work around attorney-client privilege when they have reason to believe that legal advice or legal services have been used in furthering a crime.
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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.
