Bernie Sanders To Rally With Keith Ellison In Minnesota

Sen. Bernie Sanders will join Attorney General Keith Ellison in Minneapolis, Rochester, and Duluth this week.

Frey Nominates Newark Deputy Mayor To Restore Trust In MPD

"Minneapolis has been asking for change, and Brian O’Hara is ready to deliver longstanding solutions," said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

Newark Deputy Mayor Picked To Be Next Minneapolis Police Chief: Report

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Brian O’Hara to be the city's next chief of police, according to multiple media reports.

22 Minnesota Sheriffs Endorses Keith Ellison's Opponent, Jim Schultz

Jim Schultz is the Republican challenging the Democratic incumbent, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

National Voter Registration Day: What You Need To Do In Minnesota

There are several different ways to vote in this fall's midterm elections in Minnesota.

Here's What SW Minneapolis' Nov. 8, 2022 Election Ballot Looks Like

Minneapolis residents can now view a sample ballot before casting their vote in the 2022 midterm elections.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Praises Biden Administration For Raising Refugee Cap

The Minnesota Democrat said that the United States "should be opening our doors to those fleeing oppression."

Anti-Abortion Groups Say Ellison, Not Pregnancy Centers, Is Misleading

Keith Ellison warned against crisis pregnancy centers, but advocates say they provide crucial services and resources to women and children.

Ilhan Omar Projected To Defeat Don Samuels By Narrow Margin

With over 97 percent of precincts reporting, challenger Don Samuels trails Rep. Ilhan Omar by less than 3,000 votes.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Backs 'Inflation Reduction Act,' Calling It 'Historic'

The bill's impact on inflation is unclear, but it will fund efforts to tackle climate change, tax corporations, and cap drug costs.

Minneapolis Mayor, Other Dems Snub Ilhan Omar And Endorse Don Samuels

In the 2021 election, Rep. Ilhan Omar worked to keep Mayor Jacob Frey from winning a second term. Frey won reelection handily, however.

Frey's Executive Order Makes Minneapolis 'Safe Haven' For Abortion

Mayor Jacob Frey said he will "make sure Minneapolis is and will always be a safe haven for anyone seeking an abortion."

Study Finds Where Minneapolis Area Millennials Are Moving To

A U.S. Census and Harvard University study shows how young adults migrated. Here are the top destinations for Twin Cities' millennials.

Patch Candidate Profile: Don Samuels For U.S. House

Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles over the coming weeks.

Minneapolis Parks Request Tax Hike For Park Equity And Safety

The request now goes to the city's Board of Estimate and Taxation, which can approve or deny the increase.​

'He Tried To Kill Me': Minneapolis Mom Challenges BLM Protesters

The mother yelled at the protesters, saying it is not okay to publicly celebrate the life of a man who tried to kill her.

Anti-Abortion Group Condemns 'Extreme' Court Ruling In Minnesota

Many of Minnesota's existing abortion laws violate the state constitution, a Ramsey County judge ruled on Monday.

MPLS Council Member Blames Crime On Somali Youth, Later Apologizes

Minnesota Democrats threatened to punish Minneapolis Council Member Michael Rainville if he refused to apologize for the comment.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Reveals Public Safety Recommendations

The recommendations were made by the 22-member Community Safety Work Group the mayor convened last December.

AG Keith Ellison Vows To Enforce Abortion Precedent From Doe. v. Gomez

In Doe. v. Gomez, the Minnesota Supreme Court found that the state's constitution guarantees the right to an abortion.

Minneapolis Voters Can Cast Ballots Friday For 2022 Primary

Early voting runs from June 24 through Aug. 8 in Minnesota. Here's what will be on the ballots in Minneapolis.

Women Coming To MN For Abortions Will Be Protected, AG Ellison Vows

"No one who travels from another state to seek an abortion that’s legal in Minnesota will be prosecuted," Keith Ellison promised.

Minneapolis Must Hire More Cops, MN Supreme Court Rules

Mayor Jacob Frey​ has a "clear legal duty" to staff the police department with at least 731 officers, Chief Justice Lorie Gildea wrote.

Rep. Omar Probes White House On Their Plan To Cancel Student Debt

Rep. Ilhan Omar, of Minneapolis, wants to know how President Joe Biden plans to cancel student debt, and when he will take action.

Biden Nominates Derek Chauvin Prosecutor For Federal Judge Position

Jerry W. Blackwell successfully led the state prosecution against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

These Are The 10 Highest-Paid MN State Employees: LIST

The Minnesota Management and Budget​ Office has released the 2021 salaries of state employees. Here's who makes the most money.

Frontline Worker Bonus Checks: Minnesotans Can Apply Now

Starting Wednesday, Minnesotans can apply to receive a bonus check if they were a frontline worker during the pandemic.

Minneapolis Election 2022: Here's What Will Appear On Your Ballot

Here's what Minneapolis residents should know heading into the 2022 midterm primary races.

Prince To Get Commemorative Street Name In Minneapolis

A stretch of 1st Avenue will be "Prince Rogers Nelson Way." A 97-foot mural of the singer also is being created on a nearby parking garage.

Memorial Day Weekend 2022: What's Open, Closed In Minneapolis

Minneapolis city government offices will be closed Monday, May 30 so that employees can observe the Memorial Day holiday.

'Our Country Can Do Better': MPS Reacts To Uvalde School Shooting

The Minneapolis Public Schools community is reacting to the deadly mass shooting Tuesday at a Texas elementary school.

Gov. Walz Signs Bill That Loosens Minnesota’s Liquor Laws

Minnesota's previous restrictions on liquor sales led Stillwater's Life Bridge Brewing to expand into Wisconsin last year.

Minneapolis Invests $1 Million For Tree Canopy To Reduce 'Heat Islands'

The money is coming from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Backyard Fires In Minneapolis: Here Are The Rules To Know

Residents can be fined $200 over an illegal fire in Minneapolis.

Twin Cities Set To Become Abortion Destination If Roe Is Overturned

Of its immediate neighbors, Minnesota has the most liberal abortion laws. However, most of the state's clinics are in the Minneapolis area.

Minneapolis Man Lied To Federal Grand Jury In Voter Fraud Case: Feds

Muse M. Mohamed, 30, was found guilty on two counts of false declarations before a grand jury.

Minnesota Frontline Worker Bonus Check: Here's Who Qualifies

The special, one-time payment is in recognition of frontline workers and their contribution to the state during the pandemic.

Minnesota Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst

In Minnesota, 11 hospitals received an "A" grade, five hospitals received a "B," 23 hospitals received a "C," and five recieved a "D."

Minneapolis' Neighborhood Election Day Is May 14

Few people participate in their neighborhood board elections, but these organizations can make powerful chances in a community.

U of M Students To Protest SCOTUS’ Draft Striking Down Roe v. Wade

Students are planning an “emergency protest” Wednesday night at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs.