Minnesota Capitol panel weighs safety drills, rules for committee behavior
Minnesota lawmakers on a panel tasked with recommendations on how to improve security at the State Capitol are weighing several options, but remain at odds over what to do.
As Target sales slide, activists renew push for shoppers to boycott retailer
A day after Target's third-quarter earnings report revealed a drop in sales, a group of community activists renewed their push for shoppers to boycott the company and take their money elsewhere this holiday season.
Axel Henry reflects on 3 years at St. Paul's top cop
The St. Paul Police Department nearly doubled the number of nonfatal shooting cases investigators solved in a year's time, drawing attention from other departments who are interested in finding the same closure in their city.
Minnesota Senate returns to full strength after 2 sworn in
The Minnesota Senate chamber returned to full strength on Tuesday after two new members took the oath of office, restoring the Democrats' slim one-seat majority for the first time in months.
Federal housing cuts will drive homelessness higher, Minnesota groups warn
Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.
New federal hemp THC limits threaten industry as businesses hope for repeal
Congress this week, as part of a deal to reopen the government, passed a provision that would restrict hemp-derived THC products, a move Minnesota producers say would be a major blow to their business.
Vance Boelter appears in federal court for status hearing
The man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses was back in federal court Wednesday morning.
Lisa Demuth chooses Ryan Wilson as running mate in 2026 gubernatorial race
Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has selected attorney and former business owner Ryan Wilson as her lieutenant governor running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial race.
Minneapolis educators strike averted, tentative agreement reached
On the day before Minneapolis educators were set to strike, the union and Minneapolis Public Schools signed a tentative agreement that both sides praised as a win for students, educators and the district.
Minnesotans to receive full SNAP benefits this weekend, Gov. Walz says
Minnesota leaders confirmed Saturday the state will issue full SNAP benefits for November to the 440,000 Minnesotans enrolled in wake of a federal court ruling ordering existing federal funds to be directed to the program.
Kaohly Her believes her work experience, relationships differentiate her
It's been a whirlwind for St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her since she defeated two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in an upset on Tuesday night, setting the stage for her to make history as the first woman and Hmong American to lead the capital city.
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her projected to win St. Paul mayoral race
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is projected to be St. Paul's next mayor, a historic election that will unseat two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in an upset.
Democrats hold on to majority in Minn. Senate, unofficial results show
Minnesota Democrats will return to their one-seat majority in the state Senate following two special elections on Tuesday for open seats in the chamber.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth announces run for governor
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.
Some Head Start programs at risk due to government shutdown
The ongoing stalemate over federal government funding in Washington is putting an essential safety net for low-income families with young children in limbo.