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Gift ban sponsor Sen. John Marty still pushing for tighter rules, more disclosure
One new provision Marty pushed through the Legislature last session requires officials to disclose the financial holdings of their spouses.
Local
Minnesota promised foster kids free college. But now there isn't enough money.
College students who were previously in foster care are urging lawmakers to provide $5 million more in funding, saying their futures hang in the balance.
Politics
Minnesotans in Congress say trooper murder case should be taken away from county attorney
Democratic Reps. Angie Craig and Dean Phillips joined the four Republicans in the state's House delegation in calling for the case to be reassigned.
Politics
Democrats and Republicans line up to support making straw gun purchase a state felony
Lawmakers see urgency around the issue after the killings of Burnsville police and paramedic.
Politics
A new law restores voting for the formerly incarcerated. Minnesota is spreading the word in prisons.
State officials estimate the change will affect 55,000 people.
Politics
'Very, very troubling': Judges, lawyers flummoxed by Judge Cannon
The Trump nominee has given the sides two weeks to craft jury instructions around competing interpretations of the Presidential Records Act
Outdoors
Legislation would give state land to Red Lake Nation
Local residents say they were blindsided by the Upper Red Lake proposal; DNR said it was not consulted about bills.
Local
Homelessness in Minnesota declined slightly in 2023, according to new study
For the first time in five years, Wilder Research has released a count of homelessness in Minnesota.
Politics
Court: Legal Marijuana Now Party failed to meet requirements to be a major party in Minnesota
Their major party status is in question after the state DFL Party filed a petition.
West Metro
Hennepin County to computerize absentee ballot distribution
Five-year, $1.6 million contract with BlueCrest approved by County Board for ballot software system.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Council might reconsider Uber/Lyft vote
Council Member Andrea Jenkins says she wants to try to figure out how to keep the rideshare companies from leaving.
Election
Republican wins election to replace Kurt Daudt in Minnesota House
Daudt left midway through his term before moving into a full-time role at Stateside Associates, a government affairs consulting firm.
Sports
Bill sponsor solves potential issue, increasing odds for legalized sports betting
The sponsor of a sports betting bill in the Minnesota House of Representatives announced a deal to settle an issue that had the potential to scuttle the entire effort to bring legalized gambling to Minnesota.
Local
Hennepin leaders want ballpark tax to fund health care improvements
The 0.15% sales tax that helped pay for Target Field would otherwise sunset after construction debt is repaid.
Politics
Trump administration denied Minneapolis nearly $1M over 'defund the police' comments
A federal audit found the rejection of the city's proposal to address rising opioid overdoses was "seriously flawed" and contained critical errors and omissions.
Local
Minnesota lawmakers want to require salary ranges in job postings
Employers with more than 30 workers would be compelled to include salary ranges in job postings, an idea that has spread to more states as lawmakers look for ways to improve pay equity.
Politics
Uber, Lyft pay causes Capitol conundrum after Minneapolis vote
Walz seeks statewide solution, asks City Hall to reconsider minimum pay levels.
Politics
Walz proposes modest 2024 budget adjustments
The biggest ticket item in the governor's supplemental budget is a phasing in of advance payments on the child tax credit next year.
World
Bemidji High School graduate wins confirmation to be U.S. ambassador to Haiti
Dennis Hankins is taking on the diplomatic assignment as Haiti is in turmoil from gang violence.
Local
No more State of the Union invitations for President Biden, Rep. Tom Emmer says
The Minnesota Republican made the suggestion during a party retreat over the weekend.
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