New Law Requires De-Escalation Training For 11K Minn. Officers
Minnesota's legislature recently approved a far-reaching plan to train every police officer in the state in crisis response, and de-escalation techniques.
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Minnesota's legislature recently approved a far-reaching plan to train every police officer in the state in crisis response, and de-escalation techniques.
The Minneapolis City Council is moving ahead with plans to raise the minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour.
A government watchdog group went to court Monday to ensure lawmakers get paid even if the legislative funding ends.
Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt says Dayton's action was clearly unconstitutional and needs to be fought in court.
Governor Mark Dayton says it was his idea to veto all of the funding for the Minnesota Legislature.
Vetoes could trigger another special session or even a government shutdown starting July 1.
Both the House and the Senate adjourned Friday morning at about 3 a.m. after lawmakers sent five budget bills to Gov. Mark Dayton.
Back-to-back all-nighters and new deadlines did not lead to a deal at the State Capitol.
It's looking like Minnesota lawmakers will not finish their special session by Wednesday at 7 a.m., as planned.
Minnesota lawmakers have reached a budget agreement, but will still hold a special session to finalize the details.
Minnesota lawmakers are racing against the clock to pass a $45 billion dollar, two-year state budget.
Minnesota lawmakers are preparing to send Gov. Mark Dayton a major overhaul of the way the state licenses teachers.
Just a week to go until the end of the Minnesota legislative session, and yet there's still no agreement on a budget to fund state government.
The Republican-controlled legislature is sending Gov. Dayton the biggest spending bills of the year, daring him to veto the measures.
Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature prepared Tuesday to challenge Gov. Mark Dayton over the budget.
Opponents of a public union for personal care attendants are asking Minnesota lawmakers not to ratify a new labor agreement.
The Minnesota Senate passed two bills that restrict abortion and sent them to the governor Thursday -- sparking protest at the State Capitol.
Minnesota's top judge says the state Legislature is "jeopardizing public safety" by failing to adequately fund the state court system.
The federal budget includes planning for the Southwest LRT line proposed for Minneapolis and the western suburbs.
A 12-year old Minnesota girl won a long fight Thursday to get legal rights for foster children like her.
Lakeville Police say they have encountered multiple cases of police impersonators, including one who investigated cases and showed up at crime scenes.
The Minnesota House passed two controversial anti-abortion bills Monday night despite the governor's threat to veto them.
Gov. Dayton has made statewide pre-Kindergarten one of his biggest priorities for the remaining two years of his administration.
The top Democrat in the Minnesota House says she will not apologize for calling out her male colleagues, who she says are "silencing" women lawmakers -- especially women of color.
Minnesota lawmakers are approving a series of abortion restrictions this year -- despite a veto threat from Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton.
