Minnesota budget surplus forecasted at $616 million
Minnesota is expected to have a $616 million surplus in the next two-year budget, state officials said Wednesday, but there is a looming $5 billion deficit in future years.
MN Republicans file challenge in House race after 21 ballots likely discarded
The Republican candidate in a close state House race is asking a judge to invalidate the results and declare a vacancy for that seat, which could prompt a special election sometime early next year.
2 children hospitalized after falling through lake ice in Woodbury
Two children are in the hospital after falling through the ice on Markgrafs Lake in Woodbury Monday afternoon.
Historic Minneapolis church steeple restored but needs to plug funding gap
Calvary Baptist Church has been a Minneapolis mainstay for 141 years. But the more than century-old structure needed a facelift to keep it going.
Rep. Phillips: Trump "promised change" and U.S. is "fed up with status quo"
Rep. Dean Phillips pursued an unpopular challenge to President Joe Biden's nomination. Biden eventually did drop out, and the rest is history. So does Phillips feel like saying: "I told you so?"
Scott County attorney says 20 unaccounted for ballots in close state House race were likely thrown away
The preliminary investigation into what happened to 20 ballots unaccounted for in the closest state House race in Minnesota were likely thrown away and won't be recovered, the Scott County attorney said Wednesday.
20 missing ballots in close Scott County race were likely thrown away
The preliminary investigation into what happened to 20 ballots unaccounted for in the closest state House race in Minnesota concluded that they were likely thrown away and won't be recovered, the Scott County attorney said Wednesday.
Federal lawsuit challenges Minnesota's abortion laws
A lawsuit filed in federal court last Friday seeks to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, arguing they violate the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Minnesota House GOP plans to sue over results in race decided by 15 votes
The closest state House race in Minnesota is headed to court after House Republicans said Tuesday they will file a lawsuit challenging the results this week.
Lawsuits lead judge to halt Minnesota cannabis business license lottery
A legal fight could stunt the growth of Minnesota's blooming marijuana market.
DFL incumbent increases margin of victory by one vote in close Minnesota House race
Incumbent DFL Rep. Brad Tabke increased his margin of victory by one vote, which brings his total lead to 15 votes, according to the preliminary results from a recount Thursday of his state House district covering Shakopee.
State cannabis regulators deny two-thirds of applicants for initial business licenses
State regulators denied two-thirds of the applications seeking one of the initial "preapproved" licenses to operate a cannabis business in Minnesota, a spokesperson for the Office of Cannabis Management said by email.
Minnesota DFL chair Ken Martin announces run to lead DNC
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor chair Ken Martin, who's led the state party for more than a decade, on Tuesday announced a bid to lead the Democratic National Committee as the party looks to rebuild in the wake of bruising electoral defeats this month.
Legislative work group looks at solutions to chronic student absenteeism
A state legislative study group met Monday to get feedback on plans to reduce the number of students who are chronically absent from school.
Twin Cities cannabis retailer sued by state for illegal marijuana sales
The state is suing a Twin Cities retailer for selling illegal, noncompliant cannabis in its stores. It's the first time regulators have taken this step.