Minnesota's latest economic forecast shows improvement, warning signs
Minnesota's state budget has improved in the few months since the last estimate from top officials, but there are still some warning signs in the future.
Minnesota lawmakers layout possible solutions to state's fraud woes
Fraudsters have stolen millions in taxpayer money in Minnesota, putting pressure on lawmakers to find fixes.
Colin Hortman reflects on parents' memory, makes an appeal for civility
Colin Hortman, son of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman, said he is still figuring out the best ways to honor his parents' memory eight months after the pair were shot and killed in a politically motivated attack at their home.
Annunciation shooting survivor joins Walz in push for new gun laws
Lydia Kaiser, an eighth grader at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis who was wounded during a mass shooting during school Mass last August, spoke out Tuesday at the Minnesota Capitol for the first time since the attack and pushed lawmakers to act on gun violence prevention.
Future of Office of Inspector General uncertain in Minnesota
Republicans and Democrats alike in the Minnesota Legislature say fighting fraud in public programs is a top priority this session. But one potential solution, an independent Office of Inspector General, faces an uncertain future as lawmakers clash over what the new watchdog agency should look like.
Minnesota lawmakers discuss bills related to impacts of ICE surge
The Minnesota Legislature quickly began discussing proposals in response to the federal immigration crackdown in the state on Wednesday when lawmakers began their work in earnest after pausing to honor the late Rep. Melissa Hortman on day one.
Minnesota's legislative session starts with remembrance of Hortmans
Tuesday is the first day of Minnesota's 2026 legislative session, the first since a politically motivated gunman killed a state lawmaker and her husband and wounded another legislator and his wife.
Melissa Hortman to be honored in Minnesota House during legislative session
Minnesota lawmakers are back to work for the start of the 2026 session on Tuesday. The day will focus on former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was killed in an act of political violence last summer. A tribute in her honor will remain in the House chamber for the rest of the year.
Rent help, financial aid calls have spiked during ICE surge in Minnesota
Operation Metro Surge, which sent a record number of immigration agents to Minnesota, may be nearing its end, but nonprofits that receive calls for assistance say there will likely be ripple effects felt for weeks and months to come.
State Republicans, Democrats discuss 2026 legislative session priorities
Leaders in both parties across both chambers said in interviews with WCCO that they are committed to working to advance their priorities while acknowledging the political makeup of the building will require bipartisan solutions to the state's biggest challenges.
Questions of partisanship arise amid Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office shakeup
A question for applicants wishing to fill vacancies in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota is sparking concerns from some attorneys who are concerned that politics is getting in the way of a once apolitical job.
Doctors say fear of ICE is keeping some patients away from critical care
Patients in Minnesota are canceling appointments and deferring critical health care needs because of fear of immigration enforcement as the federal crackdown continues, doctors say.
Minnesota school districts, teachers unions sue to block immigration agents from school property
Two Minnesota school districts and the state's largest teachers union on Wednesday sued to block federal immigration agents from showing up to school property, which educators say is distressing families and disrupting student learning.
Renee Good's brothers testify at Capitol Hill hearing
Renee Good's brothers, Luke and Brent Ganger, are among those who testified at a hearing in Washington, D.C., Tuesday as part of an inquiry into federal agents and their use of force.
Immigration enforcement to be in focus when Minnesota Legislature returns
The ongoing federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota is poised to take center stage at the State Capitol on Feb. 17 when the Legislature returns.