Minnesota Company Is Tackling Nitrogen Pollution With Ag Science In Volatile Fertilizer Market

Iran war and nitrogen pollution have created an opening for Pivot Bio, which moved here from California.

ICE Agent Christian Castro, Charged In Minneapolis Shooting, Released From Texas Jail

A Texas law prevents law enforcement agencies from holding fugitives with pending extradition requests for more than 90 days.

Despite Record Low In Veteran Homelessness, Half The States Saw Increases

Veteran homelessness dipped slightly from 2024 to 2025, according to the latest results from the January 2025 point-in-time count.

Appleton Area Could Lose More Than $800,000 Per Year In Revenue Following Government Prison Purchase

Appleton Mayor Justin Koepp said the city anticipates higher demand on its water and sewer services, or paying for higher operating costs.

Report: Big Food Companies Regularly Sue To Stop Or Slow Down Public Health Policies

Companies have regularly sued governments around the world in an effort to prevent public health proposals from being implemented.

Independent ICE Flight Tracker Marks 5,000th Detainee Flown Out Of MSP

Nick Benson’s database has become a valuable source of information on President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign.

Automatic Tariff Refunds Coming To These MN Residents

Minnesota residents who bought these products can expect a refund.

Minnesota Secretary Of State Steve Simon Addresses DOJ Monitoring Of Polling Sites

Minnesotans have grown highly skeptical of the federal Department of Justice, given their routine violation of constitutional rights.

Court: Minneapolis Schools Can Keep Providing Layoff Protection To Teachers Of Color

Minneapolis Public Schools praised U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz's order in a statement to the Reformer.

The Primary Election Is Tuesday. Here's What You Need To Know.

Minnesota voters on Tuesday will head to the polls to choose which candidates advance to the important November midterm election.

During Operation Metro Surge, ICE Arrested Dozens Of Immigrant Crime Victims

Years ago, Rosa watched from inside the car as men robbed her husband at gunpoint, shortly after they'd arrived in Minnesota from Guatemala.

ICE, CoreCivic To Open Appleton Immigrant Detention Center This Year

It will be the first detention center of its kind in Minnesota.

Minnesota Paid Leave Payroll Tax Rate To Remain The Same Next Year

The announcement no doubt comes as a relief to Democrats running for reelection this year.

MN Nudification Law Goes Into Effect After Judge Denies Delay Request From Musk's AI Company

A federal judge rejected the request of an Elon Musk AI company to delay the law’s enforcement.

Elon Musk's AI Company Sues Minnesota Attorney General Ellison Over Nudification Ban

Nudication technology is an increasing trend in school cyberbullying, and many young girls have been targeted by sexually explicit images.

Judge Halts Minnesota Ban On Prediction Markets

Prediction markets, which have soared in popularity in recent years, allow people to bet on almost anything in the political sphere.

CNN Report: Federal Immigration Agents Lied To Prosecutors During Operation Metro Surge

“It was an execution,” a third prosecutor told CNN. “It was a summary execution. And it is that simple.”

ICE Arrests Reach New High

The June monthly total surpassed the 42,000 arrests in December, which included Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.

Protesters Condemn Proposed Minneapolis Drone Contract Over Surveillance Concerns

Protestors said the Minneapolis Police Department’s record does not inspire confidence that the tech won’t be misused.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

The Urban Indian Health Institute surveyed 201 tribes about how funding cuts are affecting the survivor support that they offer.

Hospital CEOs Meet Union Skepticism Over Out-Of-State Acquisition Of Allina Health

Minnesota's Attorney General’s Office hosted a public forum as it reviews an acquisition proposal.

Immigration Agents Are Still Shooting People In Cars

Salgado Araujo was driving three men to a work site early Tuesday morning when they noticed an unmarked vehicle following them.

MNsure Enrollment Dropped 12% In 2026 After Jump In Insurance Costs

MNsure health insurance enrollment dropped by more than 17,000 in May 2026 compared to May 2025.

Medicaid Renewal Rules Are Overwhelming Minnesota Counties In A Bureaucratic Blizzard

More money alone would not solve the problem. Counties already struggle to hire and retain human services workers.

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Judge Tosses 'Risible' Trump Subpoenas Targeting Gov. Walz, Other MN Democrats

Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz called the DOJ's justification for the grand jury subpoenas "risible" and ordered them thrown out.

How One Minnesota Family Is Managing Life After Deportation

Hugo Diaz, 49, started a transportation company, carving out a niche driving people to medical appointments.

Inflation Spiked To 4.2%, A Three-Year High, In May

Apparel costs were up 4.8% and the cost of transportation services increased by 4.1%.

Klobuchar Says She'll Put Minnesota On Track To Build 100,000 New Homes If Elected

Sen. Amy Klobuchar committed to putting Minnesota “on a path to build” at least 100,000 new homes if she's elected governor in November.

The 40-Hour Work Week, Overtime Pay And Weekends? That Came From Unions, Not Billionaires [OPINION]

Corporations are posting record profits, CEOs are collecting eight-figure bonuses, and working people are falling far behind.

My First Minnesota Republican Convention: Lots Of Spectacle, Little Substance [OPINION]

I attended the recent Minnesota Republican convention as a first-time delegate.

Farm Bill Should Protect Minnesota Farmers, Not Change The Rules To Advantage Big Ag [OPINION]

As the Senate prepares to review the Farm Bill, Minnesota farmers are counting on Sen. Amy Klobuchar to help get it right.

Trump's ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund Blocked For Now By Federal Judge

Judge Leonie Brinkman also set a hearing for June 12 — likely ensuring the fund will remain blocked for at least the next two weeks.

Texas Rangers Arrest ICE Agent After MN Shooting Charges

Christian Castro was charged after Minnesota authorities said he fired through the front door of a home during Operation Metro Surge.

Since 2012, Minnesota Has Spent $1.3 Billion On An Illusion Of Safety

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program is expensive.

Voluntary Departures Spike As Immigrants Face Squalid Detention, Pressure To Leave

“Conditions in some detention facilities are dire and individuals may feel this is their best option," Colleen Putzel-Kavanaugh said.

Minnesota Should Have Its Day In Court With Big Oil [OPINION]

Instead, the Trump administration has sued Minnesota.

The Renee Good Shooting Demands Charges, Not Secrecy [OPINION}

Renee Good's killing demands a full, transparent and independent investigation, with the underlying evidence released to the public.

Many Products Have Warning Labels, So Why Not Social Media? [OPINION]

Minnesota faces lawsuit over new warning label law.

The Legislature Needs To Say No To The Suburban Mayors, And Yes To More Homes [OPINION]

The bill would offer minor reforms to end exclusionary zoning practices that have stifled housing supply and increased home prices.

Minneapolis’s Newest Energy Option: The ‘Netflix’ Of Solar

It’s one of the easiest ways to save money and support local clean energy jobs. And it’s as simple as subscribing to Netflix.

Community Solar Finally Comes to Minneapolis

Community solar: a win-win for your wallet and the environment -- no equipment required.