"There is no time to waste when it comes to advancing our climate goals," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said.
The state launched a human rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the murder of George Floyd.
Chair Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, called for lawmakers to increase taxes on the country’s wealthiest individuals.
The Red Lake Nation is well-positioned to launch a tribally run cannabis dispensary.
State officials promised they would fix the multi-million-dollar error before it impacts taxpayers.
One of Minnesota’s largest labor unions has rescinded its endorsement of state Rep. Ruth Richardson, DFL-Mendota Heights.
The city of Minneapolis has “separated” with Tyler Timberlake, a police officer who repeatedly used a stun gun on a disoriented unarmed man.
“They have no ecological value, they take food from other fish, and they destroy water quality,” Sorensen said flatly.
Poor people are more vulnerable to police brutality than their more affluent peers.
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan in a 6-3 ruling.
The Southwest Light Rail line so far is a decade behind schedule and at least $1.5 billion over budget.
More than 60% of Minnesota lawmakers were elected for the first time in 2018 or later.
The state has set a goal of universal access to high-speed internet by 2026.
At least 20 bills expanding voting recently became law or are currently on governors' desks - but just as many aim to restrict access.
Many "small but consequential changes" were enacted by lawmakers during the momentous 2023 legislative session.
A Minnesota Reformer commentary addresses special education in the newly-passed budget.
The settlement will be paid over 13 years and could reach as high as $12.5 billion.
A new report found Minneapolis police discriminate against Black and Native people by disproportionately using force during stops.
The committee vote allows the bill, written by Utah Republican John Curtis, to get a vote from the full House.
"If you’re voting for a Republican for the United States Senate, they are likely to push a national abortion ban," Sen. Gary Peters said.
Experts predict an imminent surge in electric vehicles over the next decade.
Changes were part of a larger public safety bill that takes a more rehabilitative approach to crime and punishment.
Just one group of about 15 maintenance engineers remains unionized at the Mankato hospital after de-certification votes by nurses and staff.
Systemic problems in the Minneapolis Police Department "made what happened to George Floyd possible," the report said.
Attorney General Merrick Garland will be joined by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara and others.
According to 2021 data, 11% of Minnesota children lived in poverty, and 23% of children had parents who lacked secure employment.
"The expansion of broadband access is essential," U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said this week.
Democrats said the health and human services budget addresses longstanding inequities in Minnesota health and wellness outcomes.
The 2023 Minnesota Legislature passed a budget and package of policies "that could be life-changing for students and educators."
During fiscal 2022, there were 835 companies that employed more than 3,800 children in violation of labor laws.
The city of Minneapolis disputes the findings of a new Hamline report.
New legislation could result in scores of people being released from prison sooner, the Reformer reports.
Gov. Tim Walz, a former teacher, has advocated for more school funding since the beginning of his tenure.
Second Harvest Heartland Director of Government Affairs Zach Rodvold pens a piece for the Reformer.
Lawmakers created the first dedicated funding source for housing through a new quarter-cent sales tax in the Twin Cities metro area.
Three major revenue sources are expected to generate $1.14 billion for transportation over the next two years.
Now in her 10th term, Hortman helped pass one of the most influential state budgets in memory.
The bill lays out close to $9 billion in investment on roads, bridges and transit infrastructure.
More than 16 percent of Minnesota residents are seniors.
"The speed in which some companies cave to anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment shows the danger in entrusting Pride events to the care of corporations."