Minnesota Senate Approves Health Insurance Relief Package
Minnesota's Senate has passed a bill providing relief for massive health insurance premium hikes.
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Minnesota's Senate has passed a bill providing relief for massive health insurance premium hikes.
Just winning the 34-33 majority was a welcome surprise for Senate Republicans: GOP candidates lost two Senate seats but won eight DFL districts en route to the party's second majority in more than 40 years.
Senate Republicans shocked Democrats in November's election, winning eight DFL seats while losing just two to queue up a slim, 34-33 majority for 2017.
A recount has upheld a Republican candidate winning a Minnesota Senate seat in the western Minneapolis suburbs.
Sen. Paul Gazelka takes over Senate Republicans after their previous leader, Sen. David Hann, lost his Eden Prairie seat.
A Minnesota Senate candidate says he'll exercise his right to a free recount after losing by an unofficial 142 votes.
There's a new face at the center of Minnesota's political power: Sen. Paul Gazelka, a lawmaker from the central part of the state who was elected Senate majority leader by Republicans in the chamber that has a new majority.
Preliminary results show Republicans have control of the Minnesota Senate and House.
Democrats hold a 10-seat advantage in the Minnesota Senate, but all 67 seats are up for grabs Tuesday.
Minnesota's Senate is set to vote on a 12-week medical and parental paid leave policy for all workers.
Senate Democrats' plan to borrow $1.5 billion for public construction projects has hit a snag.
Minnesota lawmakers have taken the first step toward banning cellphone cases designed to look like handguns.
A Democratic state senator's name would grace a rebuilt street under a public construction bill released Monday — an illegal honor that one Republican lawmaker says reeks of political favoritism.
Gun safety supporters rallied at a church outside the Minnesota State Capitol Tuesday. DFL State Senator Ron Latz is proposing a bill which requires criminal background checks for the 40 percent of gun transfers he says are currently exempted – including online and gun show sales.
Minnesota legislators on Thursday paved the way for unemployment checks to go out to thousands of out-of-work Iron Range miners, abruptly wrapping up a long-awaited deal just after the Senate's top Democrat doubted whether the relief package would come together.
Minnesota Senate Committee opened hearings Thursday on a bill requiring school boards to expel students who assault teachers.
A state Senate committee is taking up a bill that would allow for physician-assisted death in Minnesota. Sen. Chris Eaton introduced the bill last year, but said at the time she wanted to wait a year to gather public input.
A longtime Democratic state senator says he won't run for re-election, opening a prime seat for Republicans.
Minnesota Senate Assistant Majority Leader Katie Sieben says she won't seek another term. Sieben becomes the sixth DFLer in the chamber to announce plans to retire this year, joining Sens. James Metzen, Barb Goodwin, Roger Reinert, Kathy Sheran and Bev Scalze.
Lawmakers and political groups are setting the stage for the battle for control of the Legislature. Their quest for cash is shaping up, too.
Members of the Minnesota House and Senate racked up almost $2 million dollars in extra pay last year -- over and above their legislative salaries.
This fall, all 201 legislators in Minnesota are up for re-election. The fight for control of the state House and Senate will largely center on a handful of rural districts.
Democratic Sen. Jim Metzen, whose 42 years in the Legislature make him one of Minnesota's longest-serving state lawmakers, said Saturday that he won't seek re-election. Metzen said in September that he was being treated for a recurrence of lung cancer.
Former Republican state Rep. Jim Abeler has won his party's nomination for an open Senate seat. The Anoka chiropractor easily beat party-endorsed activist Andy Aplikowski in Tuesday's primary winning 61 percent of the vote.
With an eye on either salvaging a special session or putting those hopes to rest, lawmakers began weeding through ideas on Thursday that would bring Minnesota in compliance with a federal high-security driver's license law, extend unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers and tackle racial economic disparities.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
With plenty of roster needs, Minnesota could go a number of different ways with its first-round pick. They could seek a starter at multiple defensive spots, supplement their offense or even trade the pick away.
The man who owned the Winnetka house where "Home Alone" was filmed at the time the movie was made was found dead days after being charged multiple felonies for child pornography.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Wednesday evening, where he discussed Operation Metro Surge, his decision to drop out of the gubernatorial race and his plans for the future.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
Anthony Kazmierczak changed his plea to guilty in a settlement agreement after being charged with spraying Omar during a January town hall in Minneapolis, prosecutors say.
Two people were arrested Thursday morning after an attempted burglary in Bloomington, Minnesota, ended in a crash and a foot chase in Golden Valley, police say.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, say one person was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon near the city's Southdale Center.
A TikTok creator is no longer banned from parks in St. Paul, Minnesota, after appealing the city's restriction, according to his agent.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
For more than 50 years, Steve Nesseth has answered the call, not for the recognition, but because for him service is simply a way of life.
Planting is underway and spring conditions have been good across much of Minnesota. But even so, some farmers are electing to sit out a year.
Elk River follows the cities of Champlin, Zumbrota, St. Francis and others in reverting to the old state symbol that was originally adopted in 1957.
Terrifying surveillance footage shows the moment a tornado smashed into a southern Minnesota home Friday.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Dozens of former employees are now suing their former bosses after they were all abruptly laid off from a metal fabrication plant in western Wisconsin.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Wednesday evening, where he discussed Operation Metro Surge, his decision to drop out of the gubernatorial race and his plans for the future.
The law removed a previous restriction that limited citizenship by descent to one generation, opening eligibility to anyone with a direct Canadian ancestor.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Anthony Kazmierczak, the man who jumped up and sprayed Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall in January, is now pleading guilty, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Anthony Kazmierczak changed his plea to guilty in a settlement agreement after being charged with spraying Omar during a January town hall in Minneapolis, prosecutors say.
Iowa City police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect charged in connection with a shooting that injured five near the University of Iowa over the weekend.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, say one person was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon near the city's Southdale Center.
The report found 15 issues with Moturi's case and 22 with Lussier's.
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
For more than 50 years, Steve Nesseth has answered the call, not for the recognition, but because for him service is simply a way of life.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
National Nurses United warns Hennepin County Medical Center could close following federal health care cuts under H.R. 1, threatening care across Minnesota and the Midwest.
Hundreds of nursing home workers from across the Twin Cities are on strike Monday.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
With plenty of roster needs, Minnesota could go a number of different ways with its first-round pick. They could seek a starter at multiple defensive spots, supplement their offense or even trade the pick away.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Anthony Markanich scored in the first half, Drake Callender made three saves for his fourth clean sheet of the season and Minnesota beat FC Dallas 1-0.
Minnesota Wild right wing Matt Boldy was sidelined for about half of the first period of Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series against Dallas after face-planting on the ice following a hit to the head from Stars captain Jamie Benn.
The Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A slight risk exists for severe wind and hail Thursday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Ongoing extensive cloud cover may limit afternoon storm development, but a slight risk exists for severe wind and hail, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Strong storms are likely across much of Minnesota Thursday, with all hazards on the table, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
A weakening system will drag a cold front through the Twin Cities Thursday, bringing an end to our summer-like warmth.
A slight risk exists for severe wind and hail Thursday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Federal immigration agents arrested 23-year-old Andrea Pedro-Francisco in Burnsville, Minnesota, in February — just days before she says she was scheduled to have surgery to remove a large ovarian cyst.
Traffic on Highway 100 in Golden Valley, Minnesota, slowed Thursday morning after a police pursuit ended in a crash and a foot chase.
Trần Thị Minh Phước, author and Lunar New Year event producer — along with Apichart, SKLM president, and dance instructor Mirabelle — share a preview of the event.
National Take Back Day is this Saturday, and spokesperson Ashley Klatte-Olson explains how the DeTerra Drug Deactivation and Disposal pouch can streamline the process.