Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Struck Down For MN Borrowers

Loan interest will begin accruing on Sept. 1 and payments will be due starting in October.

Minnesota Officials React To Supreme Court Striking Down Race-Conscious Admissions

The move "overturns decades of precedent" and "will change the way universities admit a diverse body of students."

Minneapolis City Council Affirms Drag Performance, Drag Culture As Form Of Free Speech

The measure, authored by City Council President Andrea Jenkins, was approved by the city council on Wednesday.

Deadline For Homeowner Assistance Program HomeHelpMN Set For Early July

The program is providing up to $50,000 for eligible homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage, taxes, lot rent or other expenses.

At Twin Cities VFW, Federal Charges Against Former President Trump Polarizes Veterans

Trump faces 37 felony criminal charges for alleged violations of illegally possessing U.S. nuclear and military secrets.

Police Misconduct Costing Minnesota Taxpayers Millions, Study Shows

Hamline University Professor David Schultz and his students collected data from 239 county, city and state governments and agencies.

Minneapolis' 2040 Plan Heads Back To Court As City Says Progress Continues

The plan aims to provide all residents with access to affordable and quality housing by 2040.

MPCA Study Highlights Staggering Costs To Remove PFAS From Minnesota Wastewater Streams

Removal will cost between $14 billion to $28 billion over the next 20 years, according to a new report.

What You Need To Know About Loan Forgiveness For Healthcare Workers In Minnesota

State lawmakers passed the Nurse and Patient Safety Act at the end of the legislative session.

Minneapolis Police Offering Big Perk For New Community Service Officers: Free Tuition

"I think it's a great opportunity and a great way for us to try and rebuild the department," Chief Brian O'Hara said.

Minnesota Legislature Approves St. Paul's Proposal For Infrastructure Funding

Funds will go toward improving public safety, housing, community centers and public infrastructure in Saint Paul and surrounding regions.

'Elections Have Consequences': Obama Praises MN's 2023 Session Accomplishments

He posted a thread on Twitter Friday, recapping the many DFL-backed initiatives that were signed into law over the past few months.

What's In The ‘Transformative' Climate, Energy And Environment Bill

The Reformer breaks down PFAS regulations, air pollution monitoring and more in the $2 billion signed Wednesday by Gov. Tim Walz.

St. Paul City Council Approves Much Debated Summit Avenue Regional Trail Plan

Council members passed the plan by a vote of 6-1. It still needs final review and approval by the Metropolitan Council.

Gov. Walz Signs $72B Budget Bill Into Law Wednesday

State lawmakers, department heads and other supporters joined Walz at the Capitol.

'My Heart Breaks For The Patients Of Minnesota': Nurses Speak Out As Legislators Scrap Mandated Staff Levels

With mandated staffing levels off the table, the measure passed under a new name, now dubbed the Nurses and Patient Safety Act.

New State Flag? Minnesota House Passes Bill With Commission To Consider Redesign

Supporters of making a change say it doesn't abide by the tenets of "good flag" design.

Minnesota Legislature Passes Environment And Energy Package That Includes Ban On 'Forever Chemicals' PFAS

The bill also includes funding to help clean up water contaminated with the chemicals and will phase out PFAS in firefighting foam.

St. Paul Pauses Applications For Housing Assistance Programs, Including Rondo Inheritance Fund

Officials said applications have been stopped for the Downpayment Assistance and Homeowner Rehab programs "due to high demand."

Could Minnesota's Finalized Cannabis Bill Come Up For A Vote By End Of Week?

Negotiators from the House and Senate reached the final deal on the bill on Tuesday.

Minnesota Lawmakers Approve 9 Major Worker-Friendly Changes

Minnesota Democrats say a sweeping labor bill they passed on Tuesday could be the most significant worker protection bill in state history.

Minnesota House Passes K-12 Spending Package That Includes $2.2 Billion Education Boost

Democrats praised the bill as a "transformational" investment in education not seen before in the legislature.

Douglas Corp. To Pay $1.375M Settlement For Releasing 'Forever Chemicals' In Several Metro Lakes

Chemicals were detected in Bass Lake in St. Louis Park, along with Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Legislature Reaches Deal On Legalized Recreational Cannabis, Vote Likely In Final Days Of Session

The legislation is the culmination of 30 committees, hours of testimony and several changes to the bill over the course of the session.

South Minneapolis Neighbors Say They Want Neither Of City's MPD 3rd Precinct Site Proposals

Since May 2020, the place where the 3rd Precinct once sat has been shuttered and surrounded by barbed wire.

Bill Would Transfer MN State Park Land Back To Dakota People

The transfer from the state to the Upper Sioux Community would occur at no cost, under the legislation.

Jury Reaches Verdict In Murder Trial Of 'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Daybell

Vallow Daybell, 49, was also charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of her two children and her husband's first wife.

Minnesota House Passes Bill That Could Doom Sanford-Fairview Merger

New legislation bans anti-competitive health care mergers.

Debt Ceiling: Default Could Hit MN Household Wealth, Benefits

If President Joe Biden and Congress are unable to come to an agreement, the federal government could run out of money by June 1.

As Red States Pass New Abortion Restrictions, Minnesota Looks To Shed Them All

Democrats have so far rejected every amendment proposed by Republicans, which they say would be a concession to the anti-abortion movement.

Mayo Clinic Threatens To Pull Billions In Investments Over Proposed Legislation

Mayo Clinic has given state lawmakers an ultimatum over two bills that aim to increase nurse staffing and rein in healthcare costs.

Paid Family And Medical Leave Passes Minnesota House, Heads To Senate

The bill would make Minnesota the 12th state to ensure paid parental and medical leave.

My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell Must Pay $5M Over Election Denial Claims

The Minnesota native offered $5 million to any cyber security expert who could disprove his data showing Donald Trump won in 2020.

In State Address, Gov. Tim Walz Contrasts Policies Under Minnesota's DFL Trifecta With Republican-Led States

"It's not up to me how folks in places like Florida go about their business, but I've gotta tell you -- I'm glad we do it our way here."

Minnesota House Democrats' Tax Plan Includes Rebate Checks, New Tax Bracket For Highest Earners

The 300-page proposal has several provisions, including one-time rebate checks of $275 per taxpayer.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter To Deliver State Of The City Address Tuesday

Some of the problems plaguing the city now are crime, rough roads and fears of flooding.

Gov. Tim Walz Says State And Federal Coordination "Well Perfected" As Officials Prepare For Flooding

"It's not just one or two rivers—it's across the state," he said. "So this is a widespread event that we are looking at," Hawblitzel said.

Governor's Plan To Send $550 Million To Cities, Counties For Cops Appears To Be On The Rocks

Walz revised his budget proposal to nearly double his original $300 million plan to send one-time public safety funds.

MDHR: Minneapolis Police Didn't Hack Or Wiretap Black Organizations And Residents

MDHR said in its 2022 findings that MPD "targeted" and "surveilled" Black people and Black organizations online.

Metro Transit's Homeless Action Team Working To Make Buses, Light Rail Safer

The police department's Homeless Action Team partnered Monday with community group, A Mother's Love to do outreach.