Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate one week from election
One week from election day, the top four candidates for Minneapolis mayor went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro.
State patrol: Threats to Minnesota officials more than doubled in last year
The number of threats against people who work in and around the Minnesota State Capitol more than doubled over the last year, a state law enforcement official told a panel of lawmakers Monday.
Will Minnesota legalize sports betting in 2026?
Dozens of people, including NBA players and a coach, are embroiled in federal investigations involving an alleged sports betting scheme and organized crime ring—the latest to put a spotlight on sports gambling. It's legal in 40 states, but Minnesota is not one of them.
Minn. Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting discriminated against trans athlete
Advocates on Wednesday celebrated a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that found USA Powerlifting violated the state's Human Rights Act in barring a transgender woman from competition.
Minnesota cannabis dispensaries struggle as supply chain lags behind
Several adult-use cannabis businesses have the greenlight from the state to operate but don't have the supply to stock their store shelves as Minnesota's budding industry gets off the ground.
Minnesota energy assistance funding in limbo amid government shutdown
The ongoing government shutdown means a federal energy assistance program is on pause, leaving tens of thousands of Minnesotans in limbo when it comes to covering their heating bills.
Minnesota hospitals could lose $1 billion due to federal policy changes, association says
Minnesota hospitals could face dire consequences due to federal health care policy changes, including losses of $1 billion annually and a potential reduction in services, officials representing hospitals said Wednesday.
3 St. Paul mayoral candidates square off in debate
The three leading candidates hoping to be St. Paul's next mayor contrasted their visions for the future of Minnesota's capital city on Tuesday.
Dozens of Minnesota school districts ask voters to approve new funding
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
As negotiations stall, Gov. Tim Walz says special session on guns may be a "waste of time" without a deal with leaders in divided Legislature
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders in a politically divided Capitol are at a stalemate over the terms of a special session in response to the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting that killed two children and injured more than two dozen others six weeks ago.
Trump administration to cancel $645M for Minnesota climate-related projects
In the hours after the federal government shut down on Wednesday, the Trump administration announced it would cancel nearly $8 billion in climate projects in more than a dozen states, including Minnesota.
Health care premiums could spike without tax credit extension
Minnesota officials and advocates on Wednesday warned that without extension of a federal tax credit that lowers health insurance premiums — which are at the center of a dispute in Congress over government funding — thousands could see health care costs spike.
Federal officials target Twin Cities in immigration fraud investigation
Federal officials on Tuesday announced they completed what they called a first-of-its kind operation earlier this week targeting immigration fraud in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area, leading to four people in custody.
Gov. Walz proposes special session over guns begin Monday
A proposal says Gov. Tim Walz would call a special session to convene on Monday and will focus on "specific action on guns."
Minnesota soybean farmers face uncertain future
Last year, China purchased $12.6 billion worth of soybeans from the U.S., federal data from the agriculture department shows. As harvest season gets underway this year, the country's orders are $0.