How Are Refugees Placed Around The Country? And Why Might Some States Get More Than Others?

At least 35 refugees from Afghanistan have new homes in Minnesota.

Paul Gazelka Stepping Down As Sen. Majority Leader

He didn't say why specifically he is stepping down but says he is looking forward to letting someone else take over as leader.

Rep. Phillips To ‘Hold Those To Account' For Handling Of Afghanistan

A Minnesota congressman was quick to offer help when the city of Kabul started to fall a couple weeks ago.

Several Pipeline Protesters Arrested After Refusing To Leave Minnesota State Capitol

The arrests happened around noontime after dozens of Minnesota State Patrol troopers surrounded a teepee on the capitol mall.

March On For Voting Rights In Minnesota: Time, Location, More

Marches are planned across the country to protest restrictive voting laws and call on Congress to protect voting rights.

2,000 Rally Against Line 3 At State Capitol

Protesters called on Tim Walz and Joe Biden to block the project.

Minnesota Supreme Court Declines To Hear Appeal From Line 3 Opponents

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear an appeal by opponents of Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline.

President Biden Asks Employers To Require COVID-19 Vaccination; Some Minnesota Businesses Already Doing It

"I call on you now to do it, require it,” Biden said.

Lisa Jacobson Edges Out Hollies Winston By 2 Votes To Become Next Mayor Of Brooklyn Park

The city council signed off on the recount results Monday night after reviewing seven challenged ballots.

Mpls. City Council Overrides Frey Veto Of Public Safety Ballot Question Language

The ballot language already written stays by a 9-4 vote overriding Mayor Frey's objection.

MN Will Welcome Afghan Refugees, Gov. Walz Tells President Biden

Gov. Tim Walz's letter comes as Afghans try to flee their country, which recently fell under the control of the Taliban.

After Recount, Brooklyn Park Mayoral Candidates Now Separated By 2 Votes

Lisa Jacobson now leads Hollies Winston 3,416 votes to 3,414.

Minnesota GOP Executive Committee To Vote On Chair Jennifer Carnahan's Future

The Minnesota GOP executive board is slated to meet Thursday to decide whether to support or remove their leader, Jennifer Carnahan.

Recount To Be Held Thursday In Tight Brooklyn Park Mayoral Race

The initial results from last week's election showed the city council member Lisa Jacobson had a single-vote lead over Hollies Winston.

Sex Trafficking Charges Spark Rift Within MN Republican Party

"What is happening within Minnesota Republican politics right now is abhorrent," said one state Republican senator.

Minnesota GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan Resists Calls For Her Resignation

The party's executive board met Sunday night but adjourned without addressing issues surrounding Carnahan and her ties to Anton Lazzaro.

MN GOP Party Leaders To Have Emergency Meeting Following Federal Sex Trafficking Charges Against Republican Operative And Donor

Anton Lazzaro, 30, has been arrested and indicted on federal sex trafficking charges involving six minors.

Minnesota Veteran, Afghanistan Expert React To U.S. Embassy Evacuation

This comes as the Taliban continues to gain ground in Afghanistan just before U.S. troops officially withdraw.

2020 Census Results: 35 MN Counties Lost Population

Minnesota's population grew since 2010, but 35 rural counties actually lost population.

Waseca County's Hofmann Apiaries Is Only Bee Colony On National Register Of Historic Places

In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why a certain bee colony is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Recount Possible In Brooklyn Park Mayoral Special Election

There may be a recount in the race for mayor of Brooklyn Park after a single vote separated the two candidates vying for the office.

As Canada Reopens To Vaccinated Americans, 7-Hour Wait Time Reported At Minnesota Crossing

The northern border has been closed for 16 months, devastating businesses and communities in northern Minnesota that rely on tourism.

Lawsuit Filed On Behalf Of Wild Rice Against Enbridge Energy Line 3 Pipeline

That's to say wild rice is the lead plaintiff in a complaint filed Wednesday in White Earth Nation Tribal Court.

3 MPD Officers Justified In Using Deadly Force In Dolal Idd Shooting, Dakota Co. Attorney Concludes

The officers involved in the shooting were Paul Huyhn, Darcy Klund, and Jason Schmitt.

Twin Cities Counties Could Be Affected By CDC's New Mask Guidance

Counties that have "high" or "substantial" transmission should implement a mask mandate, according to the CDC.

Eden Prairie Police Roll Out Tesla Squad Car

Chief Matt Sackett spoke to Jason DeRusha and Heather Brown about the reasoning behind investing in the more expensive electric vehicle.

Who Qualifies For State's $250 Million In Bonus Pay For Front-Line Workers?

Heroes of the pandemic could be in line for bonus pay, Reg Chapman reports.

Sen. Tina Smith Says Democrats ‘Are Going To Push As Hard As We Can' For Federal Paid Family Leave

It's also been a help when family members have been sick. Right now only 21% of Americans have paid family leave.

Minnesota Lawmakers Claim More Than $3.2 Million In Per Diem Pay Over Course Of Pandemic

All of those sessions totaled 26 days of work and lawmakers, in total, claimed per diem pay exceeding $170,000.

A Postal Worker Begged For Stronger Coronavirus Protections

Employee ended up spending six weeks in the hospital.

Infrastructure Bill Could Include Voting Measures, Sen. Amy Klobuchar Says

Democrats have been struggling to get their marquee election reform bill passed in an evenly split Senate.

Derek Chauvin Trial Cost Hennepin County $3.7M

Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death and was sentenced in April to 22 1/2 years in prison.

Walz, DFLers Call On Rep. John Thompson To Resign Following Allegations Of Domestic Violence

“The alleged acts of violence against multiple women outlined in these reports are serious and deeply disturbing.”

City Of Mpls Asks Residents To Reserve Water

As drought conditions intensify, the city of Minneapolis is urging residents to voluntarily restrict their water usage.

Walz: Rep. Thompson Should Resign After Domestic Abuse Reports

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Saturday called on the state representative to resign after "reports of domestic abuse."

White House Convenes Mayors, Including Melvin Carter, To Discuss Strategies On Crime

The White House has touted its investments in these programs as one of the ways it is working to reduce gun violence and combat crime.

MN DFL Chair Calls Out Fellow Democrat After Traffic Stop

"Nobody is above the law, including our elected officials," Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin said.

How Have DOJ Probes Impacted Other Cities' Police Departments?

Other cities have been there before Minneapolis. Newark and Baltimore police shared insight into the DOJ process, and what worked.

The Future Of Police Reform In Minnesota

Christiane Cordero reports from Falcon Heights on the five-year anniversary of Philando Castile's death.

These Laws Went Into Effect In MN July 1

​​​Among the new laws is one that will pay more than $100,000 to Nicholas Peterson.