Minnesota on track to have its first openly transgender lawmaker in state legislature
Leigh Finke is poised to make history as the first openly transgender state legislator.
What does it take to connect rural Minnesota to high-speed internet?
By law, Minnesota has a goal of every home or business reaching at least that benchmark -- speeds of 25 megabits per second for downloads and 3 megabits per second for uploads (25 Mbps/3 Mbps) -- by the end of 2022.
Governor's race officially kicks off post-primary; Walz, Jensen easily become nominees
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
Minnesota woman is first Hmong candidate in country to win GOP primary for Congress
This is the first try at politics for St. Paul school teacher May Lor Xiong, who said the riots following George Floyd's murder were an inflection point in her decision to run.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, challenger Don Samuels prepare for final primary election push
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and her most prominent primary challenger Don Samuels both say they are feeling confident about their campaigns in the final days before Tuesday's election, where they two will square off to be the DFL candidate in a deep blue district.
Gov. Tim Walz, Dr. Scott Jensen spar on agriculture, COVID in first governor debate
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and presumptive GOP nominee Dr. Scott Jensen went head-to-head for the first time during a debate on Wednesday, sparring on the economy, rural issues, and the pandemic.
Minneapolis City Council considers Mayor Frey pick for new community safety job, listens to public input
Minneapolis residents on Tuesday weighed in on Mayor Jacob Frey's choice for a new position that will oversee multiple public safety-related departments and merge them under one office, including the city's depleted police force and emergency dispatchers answering 911 calls.
I-35W bridge collapse 15 years later: How much safer are Minnesota's bridges?
The I-35W Bridge collapsed on August 1, 2007 -- killing 13 people and injuring 145.
Reports: DFL Gov. Walz raised more money than GOP challenger Scott Jensen in first half of year
Democrats also raised more money in other races for constitutional offices, like attorney general and secretary of state.
Gummies soon to be available to state medical cannabis patients, but how will hemp THC edibles impact the program?
Gummies and chews will soon be available to patients certified in Minnesota to take cannabis for a medical condition, a move that will further increase options to the state program that's grown in the last several years.
Robbinsdale passes one-year moratorium on sale of THC products
A Twin Cities suburb is temporarily banning the sale of food and drinks containing THC, even though a new state law makes them legal.
Minnesota unemployment rate hits a record low of 1.8% in June
Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped to an all-time low of 1.8% in June, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Matt Birk, GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, under fire for comments about abortion and rape
Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Matt Birk is under fire for comments he made at a convention last month about abortion and rape, the latest flash point in the campaign since the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars soar in St. Paul, data show
Thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles in St. Paul have soared in the last year, data from the city's police department show.
Violent Crime Summit seeks solutions to public safety problems
Law enforcement, prosecutors and state leaders are in Shoreview Tuesday for the Violent Crime Summit.