Talking Points: What's changed since George Floyd's murder
In the three years since George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020.
While DFL touts largest tax cut in Minnesota history, taxes will still rise for most
Democrats say their rebate checks, tax credits, and changes in Social Security income taxes represent the largest tax cut in Minnesota history. However, there are also taxes going up for most Minnesotans.
Gov. Tim Walz talks rebate checks, legislature's other tax moves ahead of end of session
Democrats are calling it the most productive legislative session in Minnesota history. Republicans are crying foul, saying voters will punish the DFL at the polls for a gross overreach.
Minnesota session 2023: A look back at bills that have passed
"From the environment to education, business and abortion, social issues. It is just a sweeping legislation," said University of Minnesota professor Larry Jacobs.
Talking Points: Hospital care controversy forces end-of-session negotiations
Both houses of the legislatures passed the Nurses by the Beside Act. But a multi-billion dollar threat by the Mayo Clinic threatens to sideline it.
As Minnesota nears historic change to gun laws, gun owners and victims of gun violence sound off
For the past 11 years, gun proposals have gone nowhere at the Minnesota Capitol. But late Monday night, the expanded background checks to include private sales and gun shows, and a red flag law, are expected to pass.
Minnesota House set to take up gun control measures Monday
The gun proposals, which include background checks for private sales and a red flag law, are in the public safety bill that has already passed the Minnesota Senate.
3-year-old girl falls from 4th story window in St. Paul
Neighbors are still in shock after a 3-year-old girl was critically injured after falling out of a fourth story window in St. Paul.
Talking Points: 2023 legislature paves way to restore felon voting rights, auto registration
Two new voting laws have passed in this whirlwind 2023 legislative session. On June 1, more than 55,000 Minnesotans convicted of felonies will have their voting rights restored. Minnesota also now has automatic voter registration for adults and pre-registration for teens.
St. Paul police investigate deadly shooting of Michael Brasel, 44, in St. Anthony Park neighborhood
Police in St. Paul are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Saturday morning.
Nonprofits rally at Minnesota Capitol against proposed changes to e-pull tabs
At the Minnesota Capitol, some lawmakers want to make changes to electronic pull tabs that have youth sports groups, VFWs and other non-profits worried about their ability to raise money for worthy causes.
Why this mosquito season in Minnesota could be worse than most
Enjoy this weather now without getting bitten, because the mosquitoes are coming.
Nick Firkus sentenced to life in prison in 2010 murder of wife Heidi
The crime occurred in 2010, but the case went cold for more than a decade and Nick Firkus wasn't charged until May 2021. In 2010, he told police someone broke into their St. Paul home, took his shotgun and killed his wife.
As Feinstein asks off Judiciary Committee, Rep. Dean Phillips joins calls for her resignation
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has missed dozens of votes as she recovers from shingles.
Talking Points: Controversy pits attorneys against each other in Zaria McKeever murder case
For the first time in 30 years, a Minnesota attorney general is taking over a criminal case without the greenlight from a county attorney. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty defends her handling of the Zaria McKeever murder case.