Minnesotans weigh in on President Joe Biden student loan forgiveness plan cancelling up to $20,000 for millions
The plan cancels $10,000 in federal student loans per borrower and an additional $10,000 for recipients of Pell Grants
DPS head calls State Fair security plan "most robust" in many years
The plan includes security outside the gates as well as within, and the fair has security cameras across the 322-acre grounds. Minnesotans coming to the fair starting Thursday will again be greeted with metal detectors at entrances.
Residents who sued over lack of MPD staffing encouraged by Mayor Frey's proposed budget
A group of people living in north Minneapolis won their lawsuit against the city after they sued over its depleted police force. However, the next step in the case is now delayed until November.
Minneapolis teachers contract sparks controversy online
Minneapolis teachers' new contract with the school district includes language intended to protect teachers of color from layoffs if there are future staff reductions due to budget cuts.
Mankato veteran pushed for new toxic burn pit legislation expanding health care benefits for veterans
"Proving your individual exposure in 1966 on a hill in South Vietnam, you know, when you have a known cancer that's associated with dioxin exposure, good luck -- and that's what this legislation removes," Michael McLaughlin said.
Violent crime rose in Minnesota in 2021, according to new state data
The 2021 Uniform Crime report published Friday shows violent crime rose by 16 percent in Greater Minnesota and by nearly 24 percent in the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota on track to have its first openly transgender lawmaker in state legislature
Leigh Finke is poised to make history as the first openly transgender state legislator.
What does it take to connect rural Minnesota to high-speed internet?
By law, Minnesota has a goal of every home or business reaching at least that benchmark -- speeds of 25 megabits per second for downloads and 3 megabits per second for uploads (25 Mbps/3 Mbps) -- by the end of 2022.
Governor's race officially kicks off post-primary; Walz, Jensen easily become nominees
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
Minnesota woman is first Hmong candidate in country to win GOP primary for Congress
This is the first try at politics for St. Paul school teacher May Lor Xiong, who said the riots following George Floyd's murder were an inflection point in her decision to run.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, challenger Don Samuels prepare for final primary election push
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and her most prominent primary challenger Don Samuels both say they are feeling confident about their campaigns in the final days before Tuesday's election, where they two will square off to be the DFL candidate in a deep blue district.
Gov. Tim Walz, Dr. Scott Jensen spar on agriculture, COVID in first governor debate
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and presumptive GOP nominee Dr. Scott Jensen went head-to-head for the first time during a debate on Wednesday, sparring on the economy, rural issues, and the pandemic.
Minneapolis City Council considers Mayor Frey pick for new community safety job, listens to public input
Minneapolis residents on Tuesday weighed in on Mayor Jacob Frey's choice for a new position that will oversee multiple public safety-related departments and merge them under one office, including the city's depleted police force and emergency dispatchers answering 911 calls.
I-35W bridge collapse 15 years later: How much safer are Minnesota's bridges?
The I-35W Bridge collapsed on August 1, 2007 -- killing 13 people and injuring 145.
Reports: DFL Gov. Walz raised more money than GOP challenger Scott Jensen in first half of year
Democrats also raised more money in other races for constitutional offices, like attorney general and secretary of state.