Minn, lawmakers manage to pass major bills just before end of session
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is over and finished on time — just barely.
Bill restricting kids' social media accounts passes Minn. Senate
A bill meant to protect children on social media is heading to Gov. Tim Walz's desk after passing both the Minnesota House and Senate.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touts end-of-session deal with lawmakers
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday touted an end-of-session deal created with leaders in the state Legislature, saying the agreement proffers "historic budget reserves, long-term financial stability, surpluses on the bottom line and investments and protections of those programs that matter."
ER workers urge Minnesota lawmakers to vote on gun bill
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
Pressure building on Minnesota House speaker to bring gun bill to vote
Pressure is building on a top Minnesota lawmaker to take action in the wake of a deadly school shooting.
Klobuchar works to distinguish herself from Walz in gubernatorial race
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
Minnesota Senate passes HOA reform bill requiring transparency
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
House committee debates sales tax increase to save HCMC from closure
Both sides of the aisle in Minnesota agree the collapse of HCMC would be catastrophic. However, they do not agree on the prescription to save it.
Minnesota bill to regulate semiautomatic weapons passes Senate
The Minnesota Senate has passed a comprehensive bill that includes a semiautomatic weapons ban and numerous funding packages to improve school safety and school mental health counseling.
Sen. Tina Smith endorses Peggy Flanagan to succeed her
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
Trump saw record gains with Black, Latino voters in 2024. Will conservative minority voters stick around for midterms?
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gives final State of the State address
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on fraud and what he considers his long list of legislative accomplishments.
Construction contractors agree to paying over $1M in back wages
More than $1 million will be repaid to construction workers in one of the largest settlements of its kind in Minnesota history.
Race for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District could prove to be contentious
The Cook Partisan Voting Index rates the district at a +3 for Democratic candidates, which means in recent presidential elections, Democrats have held a narrow 3-point edge.
Turmoil at City Hall: Why the Minneapolis City Council seems to make headlines
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.