MN Democrats Break Fundraising Record After Biden Announcement

"Our party and our base are fired up and ready to elect Kamala Harris," the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party said Monday.

Rep. McCollum Wants Harris Instead Biden, Walz As VP Pick: Report

Rep. Betty McCollum became the second congressional Democrat from Minnesota to call on President Joe Biden to step aside in the 2024 race.

'Reprehensible': MN DNR Investigates Employee Post On Trump Shooting

The state agency is investigating an employee's social media post related to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.​

4th Of July 2024 Fireworks Laws: What Is Legal In MN

Fireworks have been significantly deregulated in the past two decades. Some types of fireworks are legal in every state but Massachusetts.

Joe Biden Narrowly Leads Trump In MN: Star Tribune/MPR/KARE 11 Poll

President Joe Biden is dominant in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, but he trails Donald Trump everywhere else in Minnesota, the poll finds.

Late-Session Deal Means Uber, Lyft To Stay In MN After All

The bill voids the more ambitious Minneapolis City Council ordinance passed earlier this year.

Top MN Progressives 'Stunned' By Stalled ERA, Call For Special Session

The influential "Gender Justice" group is now calling for a special legislative session to pass the "Equal Rights Amendment."

Walz Signs Law Protecting Kids Appearing On TikTok, Other Social Media

The law was based on the 1939 "California Child Actor's Bill​" which protects underage performers from being exploited by their parents.

MN Dems Push For Contentious 'Equal Rights Amendment' Ballot Question

The controversial bill would put a ballot question before Minnesota voters, asking them to change the constitution.

Uber, Lyft Promise To Leave MN After Latest DFL Bill

Democrats at the state and city level agreed to set a Minnesota-wide minimum wage rate of $1.27 per mile and $0.49 per minute.

REAL ID Deadline Is On The Horizon: What You Need To Know In MN

The countdown is on for Minnesota residents who haven’t gotten their REAL ID cards.

MN Solar Project Receives $62M Federal Greenhouse Reduction Grant

Solar power could save about $400 per household in electricity costs and prevent 30 million metric tons of carbon pollution over 25 years.

Gov. Walz Appoints 2 Women To MN Supreme Court

The new appointees are replacing outgoing Justices Margaret H. Chutich and G. Barry Anderson.

MN Dem Chair 'Disavows' Candidate Accused Of Stalking GOP Opponent

The state Democratic Party asked a local party unit to rescind its endorsement of Judd Hoff.

IRS Owes Minnesotans Over $14M In Unclaimed Refunds Soon To Expire

Some 13,000 Minnesotans are owed money from the IRS, but time is running out to claim the cash.

State Of MN Welcomes New Rules On Water Chemicals Limits

PFAS are found in everything from food packaging and cookware to dental floss and other personal care items to children’s toys.

Peggy Flanagan's Abortion-Based March Madness Bracket Raises Eyebrows

Every college basketball fan has their own strategy when it comes to picking a winner for their annual March Madness brackets.

'I'm A First Officer': MN Republican Calls Delta Pilot A 'Stewardess'

"I don't know why I said that," Sen. Gene Dornink apologized. "I'm so sorry."

MN Sec. Of State Calls Out Fellow Democrat On 'Rig' Claim

Steve Simon took issue with a claim made by defeated Democratic California Senate candidate and current U.S. Rep. Katie Porter.

MN Dems Announce Delegate Results From Presidential Primary

Minnesota will send 92 delegates total to the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Here's how they break down after "Super Tuesday."

MN Has $3.7B Surplus For 2024, But Looming Deficit Spells Trouble

State economists project a current Minnesota budget surplus of $3.715 billion, but a deficit is predicted for the next biennium

Gov. Walz Signs Bill Fixing $352 Million Tax Error From 2023 Law

The bill ensures taxpayers will receive standard deductions that account for the significant inflation that has occurred since 2019.

Singles Seeking Pregnancy Covered Under MN Infertility Bill

A bill in the Minnesota Legislature requires insurance companies to cover procedures helping singles and couples alike achieve pregnancy.

MN Dems Push For Higher Statewide Sales Tax

If passed by the Minnesota Legislature, voters would also need to approve the proposal at the ballot box in November.

MN Dems Want Marijuana Party's 'Major' Status Revoked

The Legal Marijuana Now Party falsely claimed they held 76 conventions all on the same day, according to Minnesota Democrats.

Democrats Renew Push To Make MN A 'Sanctuary' State For Migrants

So far, 12 states have declared themselves a "sanctuary" for people living in the U.S. illegally.

Winners Of MnDOT 2024 'Name A Snowplow' Contest Announced

The new names were chosen after 32,500 voters cast a ballot in the contest hosted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

MN Assisted Suicide Bill Clears 1st Hurdle On Path To Becoming Law

In an uncommon pre-session hearing, Minnesota Democrats signaled they will make physician-assisted suicide a priority.

Pope Francis Bans Ex-Archbishop John Nienstedt​ From MN

Former Archbishop John Nienstedt​ did not violate canon law, but several "imprudent" actions were brought to light during an investigation.

Girl Dies After St. Paul Fire, 5 Others Remain Hospitalized

A father from St. Paul is grieving after his eldest daughter died following a house fire that also injured his wife and five other children.

What’s Going On With REAL ID? Things To Know In MN

The deadline to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license has changed so many times it’s almost a punchline for a joke.

5 New MN Laws That Just Went Into Effect

When the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, dozens of new laws passed by the Democratically-controlled Minnesota Legislature went into effect.

State Of MN Gets New Flag: See It Here

The State Emblems Redesign Commission on Tuesday formally adopted a final design for the next state flag for Minnesota.

Final Version Of New MN State Flag Expected To Be Approved Tuesday

Time is running out for the Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission to finalize any edits to the new state seal and flag.

Final Flag And Seal Design Chosen For State Of MN: See Them Here

A Minnesota panel last week chose the final state flag and seal design concept. Some modifications can still be made before Jan. 1.

Final MN Flag Design Expected To Be Chosen Friday: Watch Live Stream

The commission Tuesday narrowed down the list of state flag designs to three, one of which will be the basis for the new flag.

Final 3 MN State Flag Designs Chosen By Panel: See Them Here

A panel of Minnesota officials on Tuesday narrowed down the potential new state flag designs to three options.

Your 'Walz Check' Will Be Federally Taxed, IRS Decides

Gov. Tim​ Walz and other elected officials in Minnesota have already slammed the federal government's decision to tax the rebate checks.

MN Has $2.4B Surplus For 2023; A Looming Deficit Could Spell Trouble

State economists project a current Minnesota budget surplus of $2.4 billion, but a deficit is predicted for the next biennium.

Final MN State Seal Design Chosen By Panel: See It Here

While the commission is expected to make modifications to the design, S224​ will serve as the basis for the next Minnesota state seal.