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.

Why Minnesota's Push To Electrify Government Vehicles Is Going Slower Than Expected

The Minnesota Department of Administration set a target in 2020 to make 20% of its vehicle fleet electric by 2027.

Special April Elections Will Take Place In These MN Towns: List

Six cities, two counties, and five school districts in Minnesota will host special elections on April 11.

Minnesota Court Of Appeals Rejects Bid To Reinstate Abortion Restrictions

Attorney General Keith Ellison angered abortion opponents when he declined to appeal, letting the decision stand.

Legislation In Congress, Minnesota Legislature Aims To Address Railway Safety And Emergency Response

The latest train derailment in Raymond, Minnesota, is renewing calls from lawmakers to pass stronger safety rules to prevent derailment.

State Of Minnesota's Trial Against Juul Begins Monday

While Juul and Altria tried to get the case dismissed, Minnesota was one of 19 states to sue the tobacco retailers.

Senate Mulls Updated Paid Family, Medical Leave Bill That Would Offer 20 Weeks

Supporters of the legislation say the program is essential to health and economic stability.

Minnesota Budget Targets Now Include $3 Billion For Tax Cuts

Agreeing on the targets was a necessary step so that legislators can begin work in earnest on setting a balanced state budget.

Talking Points: Will Taxpayers Be Reimbursed Amid A $17.5 Billion Budget Surplus

Minnesota's $17.5 billion surplus is the biggest in the region and one of the largest per capita in the country.

Former Champlin Police Officer Sues Hennepin County Deputy For K-9 Attack

Ofc. Irish was attempting to apprehend a driver who had fled a traffic stop when the lawsuit says he was attacked by McNamara's K-9, Thor.

St. Paul Mulls Whether To Create Bike Path To Ease Summit Avenue Traffic Woes

The question: Do you think about the proposed raised bike path that would take some pressure off of Summit Avenue?

New Momentum May Finally Lead To Site Redevelopment Of Arden Hills' Army Ammunition Plant

A decade ago the land was considered for a new Vikings stadium, and a decade later the land sits there collecting snow.

Bill Codifying Indian Child Welfare Act Language Into State Law Heads To Walz's Desk

The legislation is well-timed as the U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to overturn identical federal laws.

Democrats Urge Donors To Give More To Replicate 2022's Successful Legislative Election Record In 2024

A memo from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) sent to donors asks for an additional $10 million for 2024.