Minneapolis Officials Respond, Offer Guidance After Trump 'Strike Team' Report

City officials responded to reports of federal action targeting Somali immigrants and clarified Minneapolis’s stance on civil immigration en

Here's How To Create A Stronger Mental Health Care System

I retired last month after leading NAMI Minnesota for 24 years and working on disability and mental health issues for over 40 years.

Corporate Investment In Residential Housing May Be Another Hurdle For First-Time Buyers

“Even if corporate owners don’t make up a huge percentage right now, the trend line is clear. They’re growing.”

Trump Allows More Foreign Ag Workers, Eases Off ICE Raids On Farms

The shifts come amidst rising food costs, creating political problems for a president who campaigned on lowering them.

Report: Minnesota Cities Continue Climate Work, Despite Federal Abdication

State Sen. Jen McEwen said that the infrastructure-busting impacts of extreme weather are apparent even in her hometown.

Trump Moves To End Somali TPS, Calls Minnesota 'Great State' That Is Now A 'Hub' Of Fraud

President Donald Trump is "terminating, effective immediately," the Temporary Protected Status designation for Somalis living in Minnesota.

State Election Officials ​In Letter ​Ask If They Were ‘Misled' By Trump Administration

Secretaries of state from Minnesota, as well as 9 other states, raise questions with DOJ, DHS over voter data security.

Data Center Growth Drives Locals To Fight For More Say

Some state lawmakers are rushing to pass legislation that would accelerate the development of data center infrastructure.

If Tenants Are To Be Protected, Cities Need To Pay For Enforcement Of The Rules

Rights without enforcement create systems where even well-intentioned officials struggle to make protections work.

Counties: We Need To Rethink How We Do Human Services

The nearly century-old system of state-supervised, county-delivered human services delivery is under strain.

Time To Rethink Human Services As Trump Administration Dumps Costs On Counties

Minnesota is one of just 10 or so states that have counties deliver services.

A Simple Thing We Can Do About Grade Inflation

The key question: What are we measuring?

Here Are Airports Hit By The FAA Pullback On Air Traffic; 3,300 Flights Daily To Be Canceled

A 10% reduction at the listed airports would mean 3,300 canceled flights per day, according to Airports Council International-North America.

The Voters Speak: Here's What They Had To Say On Election Day

“It all ties into CEOs with a lot of money, not trickling down to the people that are actually in the hospital working,” Schwabe said.

Jacob Frey Unofficially Wins Re-Election As Minneapolis Mayor After Ranked-Choice Count

Unofficial results show Jacob Frey winning a third term as Minneapolis mayor after two rounds of ranked-choice tabulation.

Minneapolis Mayor’s Race 2025: Live Election Results For Frey Vs. Fateh

Because ranked-choice voting requires a special results process, the final outcome will not be known on Election Night.

Democratic AGs, Governors Sue Trump Over SNAP Benefits As Shutdown Hits Day 28

The administration has also shuffled some other money to provide funding for certain programs, but not SNAP.

2025 Minneapolis Mayor’s Race Guide: Frey, Fateh, And More

Minneapolis voters will rank their choices among more than a dozen candidates, including incumbent Jacob Frey and State Sen. Omar Fateh.

Walz, Other Dems Criticize Trump Over Trade War's Impact On Soy Farmers

Soy farmers have insisted that a check won’t make up for the lost marketing opportunities.

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend Across MN: What To Know

A second series of “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration will take place around the country on Saturday.

Counterpoint: Attacks On Advocates Of Minnesota Power Sale Were Unfair, Untrue

Across the country and around the world, the ways that we produce and use energy are rapidly evolving.

Minnesota Law Enforcement Asset Seizures Up Last Year

The Minneapolis Police Department netted three times as much, $469,566, compared to $157,375 from state forfeiture in 2024 compared to 2023.

Ilhan Omar Endorses Omar Fateh For Minneapolis Mayor

"I am thrilled to announce my support for Omar Fateh to be the next mayor of Minneapolis," Rep. Ilhan Omar said

US Senate Rejects Restriction Of Military Strikes On Vessels In The Caribbean

Secretary of Defense Hegseth, without providing any evidence, said on social media that the boats contained narcotics headed for the U.S.

Minnesota Needs Leaders Who Will Fight Back, Even If That Means A Government Shutdown

Billionaires and big corporations, along with the politicians they bankroll, are working around the clock to take our voices away from us.

Gun Control, School Safety Negotiations Break Down Between Minnesota Legislative Leaders

Rep. Zack Stephenson, a north metro Democrat who leads the DFL House causus, said the two sides are stuck: “We’ve reached a clear impasse.”

'Large-Scale' Immigration Fraud Bust Exposes Marriage Scams, Fake Death Records, Terror Links: Feds

Operation Twin Shield uncovered 275 cases of fraud in Minneapolis-St. Paul, federal authorities said.

Key Obstacle To Minnesota Assault Weapons Ban: Republican Voters Don't Want It

“It’s clear to me that Republican legislators want to talk about everything else except guns,” Walz recently told reporters.

Red States Move To Stop Transmission Lines That Would Give Relief To Minnesota Ratepayers

Cheaper renewable energy runs headlong into a lack of transmission capacity and political hostility from Republican states.

HUD Cancels Funding For Twin Cities Supportive Housing Developments

A federal judge issued an order temporarily blocking HUD from enforcing the new policies.

Watch Live Stream: Michael Knowles Headlines Turning Point USA Event At University of Minnesota

Michael Knowles will speak at Northrop Monday night after Charlie Kirk’s death, and the event will stream live online.

Early Voting Starts In Minnesota: Record Ballot Requests Already In Minneapolis

Early voting began Sept. 19 in Minnesota, with new rules for absentee ballot returns in place.

MN Cops Blast Hennepin County's New Traffic Stop Policy As A Free Pass For Criminals

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says the new policy improves safety and equity. The MPPOA warns it endangers Minnesotans.

Michael Knowles To Headline Turning Point USA Event At University Of Minnesota After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The canceled "Prove Me Wrong Table" tickets will not be valid for the Michael Knowles event at Northrop Monday night.

Legislative Testimony Of First Physician On The Scene At The Annunciation Shooting

The following is the testimony of an emergency physician given Monday to the Minnesota Senate Working Group on Gun Violence Prevention.

Senate Panel Hears Testimony On Assault Weapons Ban, Other Ideas For Gun Violence Prevention

Gov. Tim Walz said he will call a special session on gun violence this fall.

Poverty Dropped In Most States Last Year, But Trend Could Reverse As Cuts Loom

Nationally, the number of people on food stamps decreased slightly, by about 11,000 people, according to the preliminary data.

Supporting The East Phillips Urban Farm Should Be An Easy Win For Minneapolis

Neighbors have spent a decade fighting to acquire the Roof Depot warehouse in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis.

State Senate Forming Committee To Evaluate Impact Of GOP Megabill On Minnesotans

The Democratic-Farmer-Labor-led Senate is creating a subcommittee to study the impact of the Republican megabill signed into law in July.

Minnesota House Democrats Pick Hortman Protégé Rep. Zack Stephenson As New Leader

Stephenson is likely to follow Hortman’s well-thumbed political playbook: raise money, candidates and incessantly knock on doors.