Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglary, says she was checking on loved one with Alzheimer's
A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
Will cannabis supply meet Minnesota's legal weed demand? Concerns are growing.
Concerns grow about not having enough cannabis supply to meet legal market demand without a headstart on the cultivation of plants.
Minnesota House approves bill allowing early cannabis licenses for businesses to get head start, changes to how they will be rolled out
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use, including a pre-approval process for businesses to get a head start as regulators plan for market launch next year and contentious revisions to how those licenses will be issued.
House Republicans urge passage of $120 million in emergency aid for ambulance services in Minnesota
Emergency medical services providers say they need a lifeline from the state legislature this session to the tune of $120 million to keep answering calls for help, especially in rural parts of Minnesota.
Key Minnesota lawmaker says stakeholders are "very close" to agreement on rideshare rules for driver pay
A key lawmaker backing legislation mandating new regulations for rideshare operations in Minnesota said Tuesday that stakeholders are "very close" to an agreement on wages for drivers — a sticking point in negotiations.
Minnesota cities seek assistance from legislature to clean up PFAS in their communities
Nineteen Minnesota cities and towns have levels of PFAS that exceed new federal guidelines for drinking water, and three of those communities are seeking support from the legislature this year to assist with their clean-up efforts.
Bill would authorize speed camera pilot project in Minneapolis, other metro communities
Minnesota Democrats want the legislature to greenlight a pilot project allowing the city of Minneapolis to install traffic enforcement cameras in certain places.
More cities could approve ranked choice voting if they choose to if bill in state legislature passes
The system works like this: Voters can choose a few candidates and rank them according to their preference. If a candidate gets a majority – 50% +1 — they win outright.
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Bill at capitol would block new game at Minnesota horse racing tracks
Minnesota's two horse racing tracks say they got a lifeline when state regulators authorized a new game — historic horse racing — last week. But Democrats moved quickly Monday to advance legislation blocking the games right out of the gate.
Roadside drug test pilot program is seeing high participation so far, state officials say
Public safety officials overseeing a new pilot project studying roadside saliva drug tests say they are pleased with participation in the voluntary program.
As Uber and Lyft threaten to leave Minneapolis, state lawmakers are working on solution with statewide rideshare rules
At the state capitol, Democrats are backing a bill that would set rideshare rules, including minimum pay of $1.39 per mile and $0.49 per minute, according to the Senate DFL plan.
Minnesota lawmakers mull basic income pilot program sending $500 monthly payments to low-income families
Minnesota Democrats are considering launching a basic income pilot program that would send $500 monthly payments to low-income families — no strings attached.
Pharmacists warn of more local drugstore closures if legislature doesn't increase reimbursement rates for care
Thirteen pharmacies — independent and retail chains — closed in Minnesota last year, according to data provided by the Minnesota Pharmacy Association.
Gov. Tim Walz: Replacement app before Uber and Lyft leave Minneapolis is "magical thinking," wants solution so companies stay
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday reiterated he wants to find a compromise to increase rideshare driver pay but keep Uber and Lyft operating in the Twin Cities, after the companies said they would exit Minneapolis due to its city ordinance.
Minnesota lawmakers propose stiffer penalties for "swatting"
Bill would raise the penalty to a felony for 'swatting' elected officials, law enforcement.