Local
Environmental groups say Minnesota failed to stop polluters, should hold statehouse hearings on enforcement
From industrial plants to farm country pollution, the MPCA, DNR, MDH and MDA have lapsed in environmental enforcement, a coalition of environmental groups claims.
Election
Who's running for office in Minnesota in 2024
More than 1,500 Minnesotans have filed to run for everything from U.S. senator to town supervisor.
Politics
Minnesota Poll: Biden holds narrow lead over Trump, but GOP voters are more enthusiastic
Biden leads Trump 45%-41% in Minnesota, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 poll.
Election
Minnesota Poll results: Presidential race and top issues
Full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Politics
Trump's energy guy talked a green game but now sells Big Oil priorities
Doug Burgum, the Republican governor of North Dakota, has stepped into the spotlight as a cheerleader for oil and former President Donald Trump.
Nation
Trump loyalist pushes 'post-constitutional' vision for second term
Russ Vought, the former president's budget director, is laying the groundwork for a broad expansion of presidential powers.
Politics
Ann Kim's restaurant in Uptown vandalized
A concrete slab and paint were thrown through the window overnight. Wrote Kim: "We are going to take our time to think about next steps."
Local
Minnesota's long-term care insurance industry is in crisis
Companies are raising premiums, capping benefits and sometimes denying payouts, while elderly Minnesotans are struggling to afford payments and access their benefits.
Politics
Federal Elections complaint alleges Royce White isn't reporting spending in Minnesota Senate race
The GOP-endorsed candidate seeks to unseat DFL U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Local
Lawmakers grant Minnesota more power to close down repeat polluters
In recent cases like Smith Foundry and Water Gremlin, regulators said they lacked authority to take more decisive action.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota congressional members in France for D-Day ceremony
A bipartisan group of Minnesota's delegation also marked the anniversary of the pivitol World War II invasion.
Politics
Anti-establishment conservatives gain power in Minnesota GOP
Recent endorsement battles illustrate the growing influence of the so-called grassroots wing of the state Republican Party.
Politics
Minnesota State Fair employee's case led to new law expanding definition of disability
The Human Rights Act now covers intermittent health issues such as cancer in remission, diabetes and epilepsy
Minneapolis
How police critics on Mpls. City Council responded to an officer's killing
Some leaders hailed Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell as a hero, while others didn't name him, focusing instead on community trauma.
Politics
DFL senator resigns to focus on congressional run, putting control of MN Senate on ballot
"It has truly been an honor to serve the people of SD45," state Sen. Kelly Morrison said.
Politics
Lawmakers expensed millions in 2023 under new program that doesn't require receipts
Critics say the program's lack of transparency and record-keeping opens it up to abuse.
Politics
Moriarty says Walz criticized her because she's 'queer.' His supporters call attack 'shameful.'
Her comments came amid the decision to drop charges against Trooper Londregan.
Local
By 2032, almost anything you buy in Minnesota will come in recyclable, compostable or reusable packaging. Here's why.
Environmental groups and Twin Cities leaders say requiring packaging be recyclable is key to reducing the growing amount of waste.
Politics
Minnesota Gov. Walz, St. Paul Mayor Carter, legislators and police highlight new gun safety laws
A ceremonial signing occurred at St. Paul police headquarters.
Nation
A felon in the Oval Office would test the American system
Some are wondering how the system of checks and balances, meant to hold presidents accountable, would work if the next president were already a felon.
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Minnesota Politics
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.
