Prosecution rests its case in Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary trial
The prosecution rested its case Wednesday afternoon after several hours of testimony, including from Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steven Todd.
2 hurt, man dies by suicide after police shootout in St. Paul store
Two people are injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon, which police say involved at least one officer firing a weapon.
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" boosts biofuels industry, expands farmer safety net
The tax and spending package includes $66.4 billion in new money for programs assisting farmers, strengthening the safety net if there is significant volatility in crop prices and revenues.
Albert Lea business hopes to be among first retail cannabis dispensaries in the state
A budding business in southern Minnesota is on track for a legal cannabis market milestone: opening the first retail non-tribally owned dispensary off of tribal land.
Minnesota House oversight committee discusses Medicaid, fraud prevention
The issue has been top of mind at the Capitol since high-profile scandals like the Feeding Our Future scheme and investigations into autism centers accused of billing bogus claims to Medicaid.
SNAP changes could raise property taxes in parts of Minnesota
Minnesota county officials are concerned about changes to food assistance benefits under the tax and spending package President Trump signed into law on Friday, which could mean property tax hikes due to increased costs to local governments administering the program.
Minnesota electricity costs could spike under "big, beautiful bill," analysis estimates
Minnesotans' home electricity costs could increase by 28% and industrial electricity costs by 46%, according to an analysis by think tank Energy Innovation.
New state law sets guardrails for kids of content creators featured in videos
Parents who make a profit from online videos featuring their children may have to think twice before posting them because of a unique Minnesota law that took effect Tuesday.
A look at the new Minnesota laws that take effect July 1
The Minnesota Legislature had a one-day June special session to complete the next $66 billion two-year state budget funding the state government and its programs and services. That spending kicks in July 1, along with a slate of new policies.
Vance Boelter's wife calls his alleged actions "a betrayal"
The wife of Vance Boelter, the man accused of killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, released a statement through her legal team on Thursday where she called her husband's alleged actions "a betrayal."
How late Rep. Melissa Hortman boosted solar energy in Minnesota
Melissa Hortman chaired the chamber's energy policy committee and authored a law that remained one of her proudest legislative achievements: boosting solar energy in the state.
Gov. Walz says Legislature should reconsider guns at Capitol
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday the Legislature should reconsider allowing people to carry firearms inside the State Capitol in wake of the shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses inside their homes over the weekend.
Minnesota House Democrats mourn leader Melissa Hortman
They are remembering her for her peerless leadership, sense of humor, institutional knowledge of the Legislature and deep commitment to doing good work to improve the lives of Minnesotans.
A fact check on Gov. Walz's appointment of Vance Boelter
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
Minnesota lawmakers sound alarms concerning safety of elected officials
There has been discussion about safety around the state capitol for years, but the tragedy adds a new level of urgency. Several lawmakers told WCCO how the shootings shattered their sense of safety.