New Hunting Regulations Take Effect In Minnesota Aug. 1

The Department of Natural Resources said the state will move to a four-year rotational surveillance plan to combat chronic wasting disease.

MN Congressional Delegation Return Home For August Recess, Midterm Campaigning

Some key races include Minnesota's open seats for governor and U.S. Senate.

Minnesota DNR Logs 202 Fish Kill Reports As Heat Wave Pushes Lake Temps To 88 Degrees

Crews with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are measuring lake conditions after numerous fish kills.

Trump To Impose 50% Tariffs On Canadian Hockey Sticks, Milk, Alcohol And Other Goods

Goods that flow across the border under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, will not be exempt from the new tariffs.

Labor Memorializes 92nd Anniversary Of ‘Bloody Friday,' As History Rhymes

This year’s event has special meaning, given labor’s role in resisting Operation Metro Surge.

Lyndale Avenue Redesign Approved By Minneapolis City Council Despite Small Business Pushback

Supporters of the project said the changes are long overdue.

Could Trump's Endorsement Of Mike Lindell Hurt Minnesota GOP's Election Chances?

A Republican analyst said that if Republicans fear that if Lindell wins the primary and is the GOP nominee, they could lose everywhere.

Ramsey County Officials Sue DHS Over Investigation Into Hmong American's Arrest In St. Paul

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi seeks "declaratory and injunctive relief to set aside Defendants' unlawful policy of noncooperation.

Minneapolis City Council Approves 5-Month Pause On Data Center Development

The moratorium does not apply to smaller data centers located downtown that are less than 350,000 square feet.

These 2 Protesters Were Accused Of Impeding ICE. Now They're Sharing Their Story Of Resistance

Both Callum Robinet and Isaac Sant are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer.

Rep. Tom Emmer Says Somalis Who Don't Assimilate Should "Go The Hell Back To Where They Came From"

"I bring it up because (as I tell people regularly), Minnesota did not create passive-aggressive behavior, but we did perfect it."

One Year After Her Death, Lawmakers Reflect On Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman's Legacy At The Legislature

Lawmakers across the political spectrum say what best defines Hortman's legacy in St. Paul is she consistently puts people above politics.

Angie Craig, Peggy Flanagan Clash Over ICE Contractor Donation In Senate Race

The Democratic Senate candidates traded accusations after reports on CoreCivic, an Appleton prison and a donation to the DLGA.

Minnesota Earns 75/100 in New Financial Transparency Ranking

According to new national report by Truth in Accounting

Cost Of Minneapolis ShotSpotter System At Center Of City Council Debate

Supporters say it helps officers respond quickly. Critics question whether it's worth the cost.2026.

Trina Swanson Files To Challenge Pete Stauber In MN Congressional Race

The DFL-endorsed candidate says she is running to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber in Minnesota’s 8th District.

Minnesota DFL Endorses Peggy Flanagan For U.S. Senate Seat

Craig and Flanagan will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 11.

Klobuchar Picks Greater Minnesota Mayor To Be Her No. 2 In Race For Governor

Amy Klobuchar’s choice of a former western Minnesota mayor gives her campaign a new pitch outside the metro.

Minnesota's Pandemic Fraud Scandal Could Become Double-Edged Issue As Minnesota's Convention Season Begins

The DFL is convening in Rochester while Republicans gather in Duluth.

Minnesota Voters Will Decide If Schools Can Draw More From $2.3B Fund Established In 1858, Without Raising Taxes

Established in 1858, the Permanent School Fund provides annual disbursements to every public school district in the state.

Minnesota's Medicaid Freeze Won't Thaw Anytime Soon

About $350 million in Medicaid for Minnesota has been deferred so far.

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth's Daughter Criticizes Her Handling Of Gun Control Bill

The bill, which already passed in the Senate, would ban semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.

Republican-Led Minnesota House Fraud Prevention Committee Releases Final Report

Federal agents have been looking for evidence of fraud and raiding autism and daycare centers in the state.

Amy Klobuchar Works To Distinguish Herself From Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz In Race To Become His Successor

Klobuchar says she is not coasting on her prior success.

MN Senate Passes Bill Reining In Homeowners’ Associations

Homeowners in Minnesota have faced massive charges from their HOAs for questionable construction projects.

New York Gov. Hochul Warns Against Redeploying ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good In Minneapolis Without Review

The letter says the Trump administration has claimed Ross had previous violent interactions with the public.

Months After Operation Metro Surge, Federal Agents Return To Minneapolis To Target Daycares For Suspected Fraud

No one was arrested in the raids — a stark contrast from last winter's immigration crackdown during Operation Metro Surge.

Minneapolis City Leaders Set To Give Update On Safety Efforts In Uptown

Officials say efforts to increase safety in the area have been ongoing since December, when dedicated police patrols were introduced.

U.S. Senate Votes 50-49 To Allow Mining Near Boundary Waters

The vote opens the door to mining near the Boundary Waters, one of the nation’s most visited wilderness areas.

Ramsey County Officials Investigate ICE Arrest Of Underdressed Hmong American Man As Possible Kidnapping

Videos showed federal agents breaking down 56-year-old U.S. citizen ChongLy Scott Thao's door without a warrant in January.

FBI Sending Investigators To Minneapolis Help Solve Cases In Native American Communities

Last year, dozens of agents supported 12 field offices to help work through a backlog of cases, led by the field office in Washington.

Minneapolis City Council To Hold Hearing On Ordinance That Would Decriminalize Drug Paraphernalia

Chavez and other supporters on the council describe it as a "step toward treating drug use as a health issue, not a criminal one."

Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over Minnesota In-State Tuition For Students Without Legal Status

The decision follows a series of clashes between the federal government and Minnesota officials over immigration enforcement.

St. Paul Reaches $9.5 Million Settlement In Rec Center Shooting Case

The City Council Wednesday voted in favor of approving the settlement, which releases the city from any future liability or claims.

Minnesota Senators Can Breastfeed, Bring Young Kids To Chamber Floor Under Newly-Passed Rule

Members who backed the measure said that it brought unique challenges that were barriers to parents who serve.

School Bus Safety Bill Passes In Minnesota House, Heads To Gov. Walz's Desk

"This is a straightforward fix to a serious safety issue," said Rep. Keith Allen, who represents part of southern Minnesota.

Minnesota Senators To Vote Whether To Allow Young Children On Senate Floor For Breastfeeding

We have to make sure that the Senate is welcoming and all people can participate," Republican Sen. Julia Coleman said.

Elections Officials Decry Costs Heaped On States In SAVE America Voting Bill

The Act would create chaos for state and elections administrators by immediately imposing several new requirements without adding funding.

Walz Proposes Tax On Social Media Companies, Cuts To Human Services Spending

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed changes to Minnesota's budget, including taxing the wealthy.

Minnesota Legislative Auditor To Release New Autism Center Fraud Report

The report focuses on fraud that happened in what's called the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention Program.