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Yuen: He donated his sperm to friends. Now he wants to be dad to the 5-year-old.
A sperm donor's paternity case could have statewide ramifications for same-sex couples and other families who rely on assisted reproduction.
Politics
Minnesota Legislature considers these 5 cannabis law changes
Social equity applicants could get business licenses first. Medical cannabis patients could grow more marijuana at home.
Politics
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura gets into the cannabis business, launching his own line of edibles
"Gov. Jesse 'The Body' Ventura, is in the cannabis game. I can't tell you how truly amazing this feels," Minnesota's former governor announced Wednesday.
Politics
Can Minnesota find a path forward for Uber and Lyft drivers?
As the Minneapolis City Council grapples with the apps' threats to leave, state lawmakers are negotiating a statewide solution to drivers' problems.
Outdoors
Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent
Lessard-Sams council's expenditure will be a late-add to its other recommendations before legislature.
Politics
Gov. Walz reflects on historic legislative session, urges more gun safety measures
His State of the State address also included a pitch for a $989 million bonding bill, a package of construction projects focusing on affordable housing, water infrastructure projects and repairing buildings on college campuses.
Gallery: Gov. Walz's State of the State
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave the State of the State address from the new Owatonna High School on Tuesday.
Local
Pat Kessler, who dropped the mic after long career covering politics, is among Hall of Fame honorees
He and others in the 2024 class will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame in October.
Politics
Minnesota Senate approves $110,000 settlement with former DFL chief of staff
Carly Melin alleged she faced discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act when she was terminated late last year. Under the settlement, she'll drop any potential legal action against the Senate.
Business
Judge evicting MyPillow from a Shakopee warehouse over unpaid rent
Landlord says Mike Lindell's Chaska-based pillow company has failed to pay more than $200,000 in rent the past two months.
Politics
Minnesota legislator concerned gun storage law puts farmers at greater risk if a cow charges
Limmer said he believes farmers will be in more danger if they have to retrieve their gun from a locked storage unit first.
Politics
Faith leaders, GOP say gender identity protections impinge on their religious freedom
Republicans say the 2023 change to the Human Rights Act could be easily fixed.
Politics
U.S. Supreme Court ruling leads to $109 million state payout for property seizures
The settlement, which must still be approved by the Legislature, is related to the government's illegal taking of home equity on forfeited homes.
Politics
Biden campaign staffs up in Minnesota with three top hires
The Democrat's presidential campaign now has a state director and two senior advisers.
Local
Minnesota legislator proposes making it legal for women to go topless
Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura believes indecent exposure law is outdated.
Nation
Putting chaplains in public school is the latest battle in culture wars
The bills are mushrooming in an era when the U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the rights of religious people and groups in the public square and weakened historic protections meant to keep the government from endorsing religion.
Local
Brooks: Once a year, the homeless speak and the politicians listen
At Homeless Day on the Hill, a chance to hear stories like Sandra Johnson's.
Local
New Planned Parenthood CEO says real issue is fairness, health equity
Ruth Richardson, the new president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States, must navigate big differences in Minnesota and neighboring states.
Politics
Minnesotans with disabilities say Lyft, Uber departure would leave them stuck
Rideshare services have allowed more independence for many people who don't drive. But some say the companies have a poor track record of providing accessible services to all.
Politics
Minnesota wants to crack down on tech and social media giants. Tech companies are pushing back.
Proposals gaining bipartisan traction at the State Capitol would clamp down on the data collection, privacy settings and user preferences.
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