Three Twin Cities shelters shut down over suspected dog flu. What do you need to do to protect your pet?
Most dogs recover in a few weeks. In serious cases, canine influenza can progress to pneumonia.
St. Paul police investigating fatal shooting in Target parking lot: "Very brazen"
Police are canvassing local businesses for surveillance video, and asking any witnesses to contact the department.
Wisconsin Supreme Court election delivers liberal majority for first time in decade. What impact will it have?
Democratic-backed Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz defeated conservative former Justice Daniel Kelly in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election Tuesday, tipping the balance of power on the state's highest court to a liberal majority for the first time in 15 years.
DFL proposes sales tax increase in metro to fund affordable housing programs, rental assistance
Supporters say the extra assistance would be transformational for low-income Minnesotans.
Minnesota Senate committee advances bill requiring new emergency response training for rail accidents
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
Legislation in Congress, Minnesota Legislature aims to address railway safety and emergency response
The same time the derailed train burned Thursday morning, a bill designed to prepare for similar incidents in the future was officially introduced in the Minnesota Legislature.
Expanding background checks, "red flag" law still up for consideration in Minnesota Legislature
As the country reels from another mass shooting, gun safety advocates in Minnesota could score two key policy victories this session they've been pushing for years in the state legislature: Expanding background checks and implementing a "red flag" law.
Hundreds rally at Minnesota Capitol to urge support for disability services
Advocates and care providers packed the state capitol on Tuesday to push lawmakers to pass policies bolstering critical support for people with disabilities.
The business of marijuana: What would it look like if Minnesota passes a law legalizing it?
The DFL-led legislature is on track to legalize recreational marijuana this year, a move that would usher in a new industry and bring with it new rules and regulations.
Bill at Minnesota Capitol would create new "organized retail theft" crime with stiffer penalties
"This bill is an important step forward to differentiate between that low-level shoplifting that we've had around forever and this new phenomenon, which is a real pernicious problem for our retailers," said Rep. Zack Stephenson.
Minnesota House passes "trans refuge" legislation after late debate
The legislation prohibits enforcing out-of-state subpoenas, arrest warrants and extradition requests for people from other states who sought treatment that is legal in Minnesota. The bill ultimately passed with a 68-62 vote.
Senate mulls pdated paid family, medical leave bill that would offer 20 weeks
The updated Senate plan offers 20 weeks paid time long-term needs -- caring for a loved one who's got dealing with cancer or bonding with a newborn post-pregnancy.
Minnesota House set to debate and pass "trans refuge" legislation
"We have a responsibility to create more space for our community to live their fullest, authentic lives without fear of violence, rejection, abuse or political attack," said Rep. Leigh Finke.
Lawmakers propose increasing penalties for selling fentanyl
Increasing penalties for selling fentanyl is an ask of law enforcement and prosecutors, who say it's been a consistent problem hampering their ability to crack down on a crisis.
Legislature contemplates rebates for installing heat pumps as system gains popularity
Americans bought more heat pumps last year than gas furnaces. And Minnesota lawmakers want to provide financial incentives to get you to ditch the gas-powered furnace and A-C unit, and make the switch.