Potential funding pauses in response to fraud have nonprofits worried
The federal and state crackdowns on fraud in Minnesota are creating collateral damage in programs aimed at helping people with disabilities.
Mpls. mayor calls ICE operation targeting undocumented Somalis "chaotic"
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Metro Transit unveils "Bronze Line" to connect Minneapolis, Maplewood
Residents of the eastern Twin Cities metro area have long been promised a transit line that would connect downtown Minneapolis and Maplewood. Now, there's a brand new proposal for a rapid bus line.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child in 2025 can now apply for paid family leave
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Hennepin Healthcare sees rise in carbon monoxide poisoning cases
Cases always rise in colder months, with the use of furnaces and people working on gas motors in closed garages.
Lawmakers, small businesses seek to overturn hemp law
A new federal law threatens the hemp industry that Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says provides 2,700 Minnesota jobs and has generated $16 million in taxes for the state through nine months in 2025.
Mom of Annunciation survivor on mission to strengthen gun laws
In the aftermath of a summer of gun violence in Minnesota, the push to put limits on semi-automatic weapons has stalled — but one group has not given up.
Furor over Epstein files represents the most significant splinter in MAGA movement, political analysts say
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays.
Minnesota lawmakers react to vote to release Epstein files
All members of Minnesota's U.S. House and Senate delegations voted in favor of releasing the Epstein files on Tuesday
Mayor-elect Her getting head start on work to turn around St. Paul
Her campaigned on making St. Paul affordable again. In weeks, she will be in charge, with a very challenging road ahead.
Mayo Clinic turns to AI to help narrow gender gap in diagnosing sleep apnea
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Back-and-forth rulings causing confusion for SNAP recipients
A compromise that could end the government shutdown hasn't stopped the confusion around feeding families in need.
What to know about an audit on the Minnesota governor's office
Buried in a torrent of election stories on Tuesday was the announcement by the legislative auditor that there were noncompliance issues found in its audit of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's office.
Minn. state Rep. Kaohly Her projected to win St. Paul mayoral race
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is projected to win the St. Paul mayoral election, unseating two-term incumbent Melvin Carter.
MNsure open for 2026 enrollment
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.