Trump Signs Order Changing Election Rules: What That Means For MN

Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping order overhauling elections, including a new requirement to prove citizenship to vote.

Walz Orders State Workers Back To Office Half-Time, Unions Outraged

The new policy announced Tuesday sets the stage for a tense showdown between the typically union-friendly governor and state labor leaders.​

Trump To Sign Order Closing Dept. Of Education: See MN Impacts

President Trump claims that the department "has failed our children, our teachers, and our families."

MN GOP's Bill Says 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Is A Mental Illness

Minnesota Democrats slammed the proposed bill, accusing state Republicans of pandering to the most "extreme" activists in their party.

$13M In Unclaimed Tax Refunds Await Thousands Of Minnesotans

Taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. The latest deadline is fast approaching.

Walz To Federal Workers: If Trump And Elon Laid You Off, MN Wants You

The effort comes in response to sweeping federal layoffs planned by Elon Musk and the Trump administration.

Trump Prepares Order To Close Dept. Of Education: See MN Impacts

About 12.1 percent of public school funding in Minnesota comes from the federal government.

Judge Blocks Trump’s Trans Healthcare Orders In Minnesota

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accused President Donald Trump of using government to "bully kids just trying to be themselves."

Riley Gaines To Speak In MN To Support 'Preserving Girls’ Sports Act'

The Minnesota House is scheduled to vote on HF 12 — "The Preserving Girls' Sports Act" — at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

White House Puts MN 'On Notice' For Defying Trump On Trans Athletes

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said "Minnesota should be on notice" for its plan to defy one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders.

Gov. Walz Declines U.S. Senate Bid, 'Not Ruling Out' Presidential Run

The decision not to run for U.S. Senate allows him to avoid a potentially awkward matchup against his lieutenant governor, Peggy Flanagan.

MN Bill Would Restore 'Born Alive Infants Protection Act' Language

A new bill introduced in the Minnesota House by Republicans aims to restore specific protections for infants born alive after an abortion.

Where's My Refund: Check Your IRS And State Tax Refund In MN

Minnesota taxpayers who have already filed their 2024 federal and state income tax returns can track their refunds.

MSHSL Needs To Follow State Law, Not Trump's Executive Order: MN AG

A White House executive order on transgender athletes does not override anti-discrimination protections in Minnesota, Keith Ellison said.

Will MN Residents See DOGE Stimulus Payments? What To Know

President Trump said he likes the idea of giving $5,000 back to taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend" from Elon Musk's department.

If ICE Comes To School: MN AG Issues Guidance For Teachers, Staff

"Schools continue to be bound by law to provide public education to students regardless of immigration status," Keith Ellison's office said.

Peggy Flanagan Announces U.S. Senate Run: 5 Other Likely Contenders

Minnesota Democrats and Republicans rushed to put their names forward Thursday following news that Sen. Tina Smith won't see reelection.

MN Sen. Tina Smith: I Will Not Run For Reelection

The Democratic U.S. Senator from Minnesota said she will not seek reelection during the 2026 midterms.

How Proposal To Gut U.S. Education Department Could Affect MN

A planned executive order would reportedly direct the education chief to start winding down the agency.

MN Senate District 60 Special Election: Live Results

The election was called by Gov. Tim Walz to fill the vacant seat left by DFL Sen. Kari Dziedzic, who passed away from cancer in December.

White House Rescinds Federal Aid Freeze In MN

A federal aid freeze announced this week by the Trump Administration has been rescinded, multiple sources are reporting Wednesday.

Tax Season Starts Soon: What To Know When Filing 2024 Income Tax In MN

Taxpayers in Minnesota will notice a few changes when they file their 2024 federal income tax returns.

67 MN House Republicans Elect Speaker, All Democrats Absent

The Republicans held a roll call vote after the Minnesota Secretary of State said that there was no quorum.

MN Democrats Hold Private, Early Swearing-In At History Center

Democrats said they are preparing to deny the quorum required to conduct House business until power-sharing negotiations conclude.

MN House Dems Ready 'Parliamentary Tactics' In Dispute With GOP

Minnesota House Democrats promise to deploy "all parliamentary tactics available" if Republicans fail to honor a power-sharing agreement.

MN Work Fatalities Drop In 2023, Transportation Jobs See Most Deaths

Transportation and material moving occupations in Minnesota experienced the highest number of fatalities in 2023, according to new data.

Dems Have No Majorities To Start MN Legislative Session: Here's Why

Following the death of one lawmaker and the disqualification of another, Democrats will not have a majority in either Minnesota chamber.

New MN Laws Starting Jan. 1 Tackle Gender, Binary Triggers, More

These laws were passed under a Democratic trifecta in state government, with control of the governorship, state Senate, and state House.

MN Laws Taking Effect Jan. 1 Cover Gender, Abortion, And Ticket Prices

These laws were passed under a Democratic trifecta in state government, with control of the governorship, state Senate, and state House.

Centrist Democrats Form 'Blue Dog Coalition' In MN Senate

Minnesotans want lawmakers who work to "improve their daily lives" and "are careful with their tax dollars," the group said.

$5.1 Billion Deficit Projected For MN Budget In Coming Years

Additionally, fiscal years 2026-27 now have a projected balance of $616 million, down $1.1 billion compared to prior estimates.

Over Half Of MN County Election Offices Have Received Bomb Threats

Election offices in more than half of Minnesota's counties have received emailed bomb threats since Nov. 8, state officials said.

MN County To Fund Hand Recount In Pivotal 14B Race After Upload Error

Controversy swirled around the House 14B race after unofficial vote totals shifted away from the Republican candidate.

See How MN Counties Voted In Trump Vs. Harris Race

Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz captured the state of Minnesota but by a slimmer margin than Joe Biden did in 2020.

Dems Likely Lose Full Control Of MN House, But 67-67 Split Possible

Even without full control of the House, Republicans could act as a check on Democratic power in a way they haven’t been able to recently.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Several Incumbent MN Reps. Projected To Win

Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is projected to win a fourth term.

Over 1.5 Million Ballots Already Cast In MN: See Latest Data

Political analysts analyzed data to show what percent of early voters in Minnesota are Democrat or Republican.

MN Election Day Voter Guide 2024: What's On The Ballot

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Minnesotans not yet registered to vote can do so at their polling location.

Xcel Energy Ordered To Pay Millions In Refunds To MN Customers

"It’s hard to afford your life when your utility company is cutting corners," Attorney General Keith Ellison, who pushed for refunds, said.

White Powder Sent To MN Sec. Of State From 'Traitor Elimination Army'

The package had a return address to the "United States Traitor Elimination Army," according to the Secretary of State.