Kaohly Her Projected To Win St. Paul Mayor’s Race Over Melvin Carter In Major Upset

Melvin Carter conceded Tuesday night, congratulating Her and pledging to help her "hit the ground running."

Half SNAP Benefits Coming For November As Shutdown Drags On: What Minnesotans Should Know

​Federal officials will release partial food aid funding this month, but state leaders warn many families will still fall short.

Judges Order Trump To Continue SNAP Benefits: What It Means For MN

Two federal judges ordered that the SNAP program must be at least partially continued.

'The Well Has Run Dry': Minnesota SNAP Benefits Won't Go Out In November, Officials Confirm

Minnesota residents who receive federal food aid won’t get their November benefits as the ongoing federal shutdown continues, the Department

Trans People Must Be Allowed In Women’s Sports, MN Supreme Court Rules

The state’s highest court ruled USA Powerlifting’s transgender athlete ban violates the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

SNAP Benefits Halted In MN Due To Government Shutdown

Millions of Americans will not receive SNAP benefits until the federal government shutdown ends. Here's what that means for Minnesota.

Minnesota Halts New SNAP Approvals As Shutdown Threatens November Benefits

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families says November SNAP payments may not go out without renewed federal funding.

Trump Freezes $612M In Minnesota Funding Amid Shutdown Standoff: Report

The freeze affects $612 million in grants across four Minnesota districts.

Minnesota Is ‘Least Affected’ State During Federal Government Shutdown

WalletHub’s new analysis ranks Minnesota 51st in overall impact, thanks to its low number of federal workers and contracts.

Feds Warn Minnesota Of ‘Imminent Enforcement Action’ Over Alleged Title IX Violations

The 10-day deadline for Minnesota to comply with federal Title IX directives expired Friday.

Trump Admin Cancels 12 Minnesota Energy Projects, Wiping Out $464M Grid Upgrade: Report

State officials warn the cancellations could drive up energy bills for Minnesotans.

Federal Government Shuts Down: What To Know In MN

About 750,000 federal workers, including some from Minnesota, are expected to be furloughed, and some potentially fired.

Trump DOJ Sues Minnesota Over 'Sanctuary' Policies, St. Paul Mayor Blasts 'Embarrassing Federal Regime'

The lawsuit targets Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Hennepin County, but local leaders insist they will not back down.

MN Gov. Tim Walz Announces 2026 Reelection Bid, Sets Up Historic Race

Tim Walz is seeking a third term as Minnesota governor. Here are the Republicans he could face.

MN State Fair Poll: Big Majorities Favor Gun Ban At Capitol, Tax Hike For Wealthy, More

Nearly 10,000 Minnesotans shared opinions on guns, immigration, taxes, and stadium funding at the 2025 fair.

Save School Supply Receipts To Get Hundreds Back On Minnesota Taxes

Families can lower tax bills by saving receipts for school expenses like computers, instruments, and private school tuition.

Untraceable ‘Ghost Guns’ Now Legal Under State Law, MN Supreme Court Rules

The ruling leaves most homemade guns legal in Minnesota, setting up a likely push by state Democrats to change the law next year.

New Laws Now In Effect In Minnesota: What Drivers, Renters, And Pet Owners Should Know

Several new Minnesota laws took effect Aug. 1, impacting drivers, renters, business owners, pet owners, and more across the state.

St. Paul Cyberattack: What’s Down, What’s Open, And How To Reach The City

More than a week after the cyberattack, residents are still facing service outages and delays across multiple city departments.

New MN DHS Policy: Must Justify Hiring White Or Male Candidates In Underrepresented Roles

The new policy applies to roles where women, people of color, or people with disabilities are underrepresented.

Door-To-Door Pest Control Salespeople May Be Scammers, AG Warns

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning Minnesotans about how to spot and avoid door-to-door pest-control scams.

‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Would Raise MN Electricity Bills by 28 Percent, Watchdog Group Says

The bill would also eliminate clean energy tax credits and cost Minnesota nearly 23,000 jobs by 2035, analysts say.

Dozens Of New Minnesota Laws Just Took Effect July 1: What To Know

Here’s a breakdown of some of the most notable laws that just took effect across Minnesota.

Livestream: Melissa, Mark Hortman Lie In State Friday At MN Capitol

Melissa Hortman will be the first woman to lie in state in the Minnesota Capitol.

Melissa Hortman Will Be First Woman To Lie In State At Minnesota Capitol

Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.

Melissa Hortman's Final Interview, And How To Honor Her Memory

A Star Tribune columnist reflected on his last interview with Hortman, as her children shared how their parents would want to be remembered.

'I'm Not Calling Him': Trump Says He Won't Contact Walz After Hortman Killings

Asked if he had called Walz yet, Trump said the Democratic governor "doesn't have a clue" and is "a mess."

MN Rep. Kaohly Vang Her Says She’s ‘Illegal’ During Speech On House Floor

A Minnesota lawmaker’s emotional floor speech is gaining national attention after she said that her family entered the U.S. "illegally."

Exposing Breasts In Public Isn’t Always Illegal: MN Supreme Court

The ruling says nudity isn’t criminal unless it's sexual, overturning a woman’s indecent exposure conviction for walking topless.

Trump Cuts Public Media Funds, Impacting MPR, TPT

In a statement, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) said federal cuts would have a "devastating impact."

Power Plant Closures: 4 Minnesota Communities Get $2.7M In Aid

Four Minnesota communities affected by power plant closures are getting a major financial boost.

MN Bill Would Label mRNA Vaccines As 'Weapons Of Mass Destruction'

The bill would criminalize manufacturing, distributing, and possessing mRNA vaccines.

5M Student Loan Borrowers Facing Mandatory Collections: See MN Impacts

Federal officials plan to start collecting next month on federal student loans in default. Here's what MN residents need to know:

Ecolab Slaps 5% Fee On Customers As Trump's Tariffs Take Effect

The St. Paul-based corporation said it will continue to monitor global trade developments and may need to adjust the surcharge later.

MN Dept. Of Health Jobs Spared, For Now, After Judge Blocks Trump Cuts

"We are grateful for this action by the court, which we feel aligns with the federal government’s responsibility to us as a grantee."

What MN Should Know As Trump, Congress Renew Daylight Saving Time Bill

Trump said recently on his Truth Social platform that both the House and Senate “should push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day.”

MN Sues Trump Administration Over $914K In Education Funds

The U.S. Department of Education already approved the distribution of the money in contention, but reversed course under President Trump.

New Dashboard Tracks What Federal Programs Trump Is Slashing In MN

Cuts to health, agriculture, and mental health services are already hitting Minnesota, and this state tool tracks what's being lost.

MDH Layoffs In Limbo As Judge Blocks Trump Admin Grant Cuts

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting billions in public health funding nationwide.

Trump Cuts Threaten Energy Assistance For 130K Minnesota Homes

Even a delay in funding will mean that eligible Minnesotans risk utility shutoffs, the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota said.