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.
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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.
Fraudsters have stolen millions in taxpayer money in Minnesota, putting pressure on lawmakers to find fixes.
Members of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee voiced their frustrations and concerns Monday as they work to tackle the crisis in the state's autism programs.
Feelings of frustration and fear today were shared at the Minnesota State Capitol about the fraud crisis in the state's autism programs. As Esme Murphy reports, a new push to try and fix the fraud could put critical services in question.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
With the second week of the Minnesota Legislature's 2026 session starting Monday, GOP House Majority Leader Harry Niska shared his party's goals with Esme Murphy.
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.
Last fall, Hannah LoPresto came forward to say she was groomed and sexually assaulted by her band director. She told WCCO she wants her experience to change laws to better protect kids. Now, lawmakers are set to introduce legislation this session.
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.
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. The legislature plans to pass a joint resolution honoring their lives.
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. Caroline Cummings shares the touching tribute in her honor all session long.
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.
After a two-year trifecta where Democrats had total control of the State Capitol, the dynamics shifted. And they return once again,.stunted in their ability to pass their priorities without buy-in from Republicans.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota is expected to be a hot topic at the State Capitol soon. The Minnesota Legislature returns for the 2026 session on Feb. 17. Capitol reporter Caroline Cummings explains some proposals we might see once they gavel in.
Minnesota state Rep. Samakab Hussein says an attempted break-in occurred at his family's home in St. Paul on Friday.
A trial date is still up in the air for Vance Boelter, the man charged with killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, as well as wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, in June.
House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the top Republican in the Minnesota Legislature, announced her campaign Sunday for the GOP nomination for governor to challenge incumbent Democrat Gov. Tim Walz.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced her campaign Sunday for the GOP nomination for governor to challenge incumbent Democrat Gov. Tim Walz, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
As the threat of a federal government shutdown looms, fraud allegations continue to spread at the state DHS. Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth talks with Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
North suburban voters have chosen a replacement for the former DFL House leader killed in her home this summer.
For Minnesota House DFL leader Zack Stephenson, his new role brings with it mixed emotions.
Three months after the politically-motivated killing of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Democrats selected state Rep. Zack Stephenson to steer the caucus moving forward.
Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins announced Wednesday that she is entering the race for governor. The Republican candidate's campaign website says she will "restore common sense by fighting for lower taxes, safer communities, and stronger schools."
