Politics
Walz family will move as the governor's residence gets $6.3M overhaul
The state will pay about $330,000 to rent a house for the governor's family for 18 months in Sunfish Lake.
Local
State's trial against Juul Labs over underage vaping begins Tuesday
Attorney General Keith Ellison is expected to give the opening statement Tuesday.
Local
Police disability retirements stressing communities, sending state pension costs soaring
The Public Employees Retirement Association estimates that police and fire pensions are costing $40 million more per year than expected.
Politics
Minn. businesses fear expense, expanse of paid family leave bill
State leaders consider changes to paid leave proposal, which is more sweeping than some other states.
Local
Minnesota colleges poised to get millions in extra funding but not everything they want
University of Minnesota and Minnesota State leaders say they need more money to freeze tuition for some students, but they've faced pointed questions from legislators.
Politics
Minnesota Sports and Events' $50 million funding request survives committee hearing
Group wants the money to lure major sporting events to the state.
Politics
Minnesota legislators push task force to explore legalizing psychedelic medicine
The proposal has bipartisan backing for its potential to treat trauma and PTSD.
Politics
Former Trump officials must testify in 2020 election inquiry, judge says
The ruling paves the way for testimony from Mark Meadows and others
Local
Testimony: Anton Lazzaro paid sisters cash for sex
Third day of testimony also included a witness who described how "Mr. Tony" picked girls up from slumber party.
Politics
Minnesota House passes interstate transgender refuge bill
DFL supporters say bill would ensure state serves as a refuge for trans people.
Politics
Minnesota House passes transgender refuge bill
The proposal protects people traveling to Minnesota for gender-affirming care from legal repercussions.
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.
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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.
