Talking Points: The deep rural-urban political divide
Minnesota's Congressional Delegation is evenly divided with four Republicans and four Democrats -- and that even split reinforces a deep rural urban divide in Minnesota.
Minneapolis mulls city-led sidewalk shoveling, but it'll cost taxpayers
There's a proposal for Minneapolis to shovel your walk, but it'll cost taxpayers a pretty penny.
Talking Points: Minnesota on track to be carbon free by 2040
A new law making Minnesota 100% carbon-free within the next two decades sped its way through the Minnesota legislature and earlier this month was signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz.
St. Paul mayor vows transparency following fatal police encounter
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he is committed to releasing the body worn cameras of officers who shot and killed a man Saturday evening as soon as possible.
Talking Points: The push to allow felons released from prison to vote
There is a push at the legislature for allowing felons to vote once they are released from prison. Many Republicans oppose this, but with Democrats in control at the legislature the proposal is moving forward.
Vice President Harris visits St. Cloud to highlight investments in electric vehicles
Vice President Kamala Harris visited St. Cloud Thursday to tout a clean energy economy.
Talking Points: Is legalized sports gambling a sure bet in Minnesota?
Minnesota could be on the verge of the biggest expansion of of gambling in 30 years.
Bill would allow police to attach tracking device to stolen car without driver's knowledge
"In this situation, you have someone who has stolen a car, and so they wouldn't have that same level of expectation of privacy," Rep. Kelly Moller said.
Minnesota lawmakers poised to OK $4.3M to hire more criminal prosecutors
Most outstate county attorneys' offices have three or fewer attorneys. When a big case comes along it can severely stretch local budgets and personnel.
Talking Points: Testing strips legalized in effort to combat fentanyl overdoses
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Lawmakers hear testimony on possible Sanford-Fairview Health merger
The University of Minnesota joined Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in calling for a delay to a controversial hospital merger, which is supposed to wrap up by the end of March.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Angie Craig seeks public comment on long delays in mail deliveries in south metro
A federal judge in October ruled that cost-saving measures U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy made ahead of the 2020 election hurt mail delivery.
Talking Points: Bill would give Minnesotans without proof of legal immigration drivers licenses
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S.
Ticketmaster is in the hot seat on Capitol Hill after Taylor Swift ticket meltdown
Lawmakers were just as upset with the ticket giant as fans were after it was nearly impossible for "Swifties" to get tickets including to her upcoming show at U.S. Bank Stadium, among other venues.