Minnesota bill would cap what resellers can charge for concert tickets
Some Minnesota lawmakers want ticket resellers to face the music for charging exorbitant prices on the secondary market.
Minn. legislative auditor says DHS could have done more to investigate autism center fraud
The Minnesota Department of Human Services didn't leverage its existing authority to investigate reports of kickbacks in the autism treatment program vulnerable to fraud, a new watchdog report determined.
Minnesota House passes bill to end housing program "riddled with fraud"
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
Melissa Hortman's son says insurance process impeded healing
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
Lawmakers have contrasting visions for tackling high cost of living
From groceries to gas bills, Minnesotans see sticker shock every day. It's why at the State Capitol, Republicans and Democrats are looking to cut down on those high costs — but through contrasting visions.
Walz announces plan to reshape Minnesota's human services system
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed an overhaul of Minnesota's Medicaid system in the wake of high-profile cases of fraud in state programs. But the plan is poised to face big hurdles at the state Capitol where lawmakers would have to approve it and some are skeptical of the idea.
Kids would be banned from using chatbots in set of bills in MN Legislature
Children under 18 would no longer be able to use chatbots if a bill at the Minnesota Legislature passes this session. It's one proposal among several targeting artificial intelligence with new regulations.
Lawmakers revive effort to require insurance coverage for fertility treatments
One in six struggle to get pregnant or stay pregnant, according to analysis by infertility associations, and many cannot afford treatments due to high out-of-pocket costs.
Some DFL lawmakers want agents in ICE surge to pay Minnesota taxes
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
Future of Waymo, self-driving cars fuels debate at Minnesota Capitol
The future of self-driving cars, including robotaxi service Waymo, is up for debate at the Minnesota Capitol where lawmakers are discussing a regulatory framework to give the vehicles a clear lane to operate in the state.
"Harvey's Law" would require cameras in Minnesota day cares
The parents of an 11-month-old boy who was suffocated to death by an employee at his day care last fall say they want to make sure the tragedy never happens again.
Minnesota Legislature considers special security unit for elected officials
More than eight months after the politically motivated shooting attacks on lawmakers inside their homes, the Minnesota Legislature is considering creating a special security unit for elected officials.
Minnesota House fraud panel weighs Medicaid transportation program
Thousands of Minnesotans enrolled in Medicaid take a total of millions of trips to their medical appointments each year through nonemergency medical transportation services, a federally required, taxpayer-funded program that's among more than a dozen others Minnesota determined to be at "high risk" for fraud.
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.