Did DFL Lawmakers Move Too Quickly On Some Of Last Session's Bills?

The legislature enacted a sweeping progressive agenda this spring, but now there are questions about whether the legislature went too fast.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack To Visit Minnesota Monday

Vilsack is expected to be at the Good Acre food hub at 8:30 a.m.

Despite Trump's Lead In Polls, Some Minnesota Republicans Express Concerns About His Candidacy

On Wednesday of this week is the first Republican presidential debate, and it appears Trump is not going to show.

Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie Dead At 99: Reports

Al Quie served as governor from 1979 to 1983 after spending more than two decades representing Minnesota's 1st Congressional District.

'Walz Checks' Are Hitting Bank Accounts In Minnesota

The over 2 million one-time tax rebate payments are starting to go out this week.

MN House Democrat Charged With Drunk Driving

Rep. Dan Wolgamott — a third-term ​Democrat from St. Cloud — was cited in Kanabec County on Monday following his arrest last month.

Nearly $6M Earmarked Toward Reducing Racial Home Ownership Disparities In Minneapolis

Frey announced the investment as part of a program that helps eliminate disparities so homeownership is a reality for all.

White Earth Tribal & Community College Team Wins $100k DOE Grant

Energizing Rural Communities Prize awards 67 winners $6.7 million to advance clean energy in rural America

Dog Accompanies Victim On Witness Stand For First Time In Minnesota

For the first time in Minnesota, officials allowed a dog to accompany a young victim to the witness stand during testimony.

DNR Bringing All-Terrain Wheelchairs To 8 More State Parks

A state program offering all-terrain wheelchairs is expanding, allowing Minnesotans with mobility disabilities to explore more state parks.

Appeals Court Says Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Had Authority To Impose Mask Mandate

Walz declared a peacetime emergency in March 2020 and mandated masking in most indoor public spaces in July 2020.

DOJ Hosts Community Meetings In Minneapolis Following MPD Probe

The DOJ is hosting these community meetings with the main purpose of listening.

Minnesota Receives Extra Funding To Investigate MMIW, Local Activists Say Move Long Overdue

Minnesota has been selected as one of the areas receiving extra funding and manpower to solve the growing issue in that community.

New Laws Expanding Voting Access Take Effect Saturday

The legislation is designed to provide greater flexibility for voters at the polls.

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.