Klobuchar Picks Greater Minnesota Mayor To Be Her No. 2 In Race For Governor

Amy Klobuchar’s choice of a former western Minnesota mayor gives her campaign a new pitch outside the metro.

Minnesota's Pandemic Fraud Scandal Could Become Double-Edged Issue As Minnesota's Convention Season Begins

The DFL is convening in Rochester while Republicans gather in Duluth.

Minnesota Voters Will Decide If Schools Can Draw More From $2.3B Fund Established In 1858, Without Raising Taxes

Established in 1858, the Permanent School Fund provides annual disbursements to every public school district in the state.

Minnesota's Medicaid Freeze Won't Thaw Anytime Soon

About $350 million in Medicaid for Minnesota has been deferred so far.

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth's Daughter Criticizes Her Handling Of Gun Control Bill

The bill, which already passed in the Senate, would ban semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.

Republican-Led Minnesota House Fraud Prevention Committee Releases Final Report

Federal agents have been looking for evidence of fraud and raiding autism and daycare centers in the state.

Amy Klobuchar Works To Distinguish Herself From Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz In Race To Become His Successor

Klobuchar says she is not coasting on her prior success.

MN Senate Passes Bill Reining In Homeowners’ Associations

Homeowners in Minnesota have faced massive charges from their HOAs for questionable construction projects.

New York Gov. Hochul Warns Against Redeploying ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good In Minneapolis Without Review

The letter says the Trump administration has claimed Ross had previous violent interactions with the public.

Months After Operation Metro Surge, Federal Agents Return To Minneapolis To Target Daycares For Suspected Fraud

No one was arrested in the raids — a stark contrast from last winter's immigration crackdown during Operation Metro Surge.

Minneapolis City Leaders Set To Give Update On Safety Efforts In Uptown

Officials say efforts to increase safety in the area have been ongoing since December, when dedicated police patrols were introduced.

U.S. Senate Votes 50-49 To Allow Mining Near Boundary Waters

The vote opens the door to mining near the Boundary Waters, one of the nation’s most visited wilderness areas.

Ramsey County Officials Investigate ICE Arrest Of Underdressed Hmong American Man As Possible Kidnapping

Videos showed federal agents breaking down 56-year-old U.S. citizen ChongLy Scott Thao's door without a warrant in January.

FBI Sending Investigators To Minneapolis Help Solve Cases In Native American Communities

Last year, dozens of agents supported 12 field offices to help work through a backlog of cases, led by the field office in Washington.

Minneapolis City Council To Hold Hearing On Ordinance That Would Decriminalize Drug Paraphernalia

Chavez and other supporters on the council describe it as a "step toward treating drug use as a health issue, not a criminal one."

Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Over Minnesota In-State Tuition For Students Without Legal Status

The decision follows a series of clashes between the federal government and Minnesota officials over immigration enforcement.

St. Paul Reaches $9.5 Million Settlement In Rec Center Shooting Case

The City Council Wednesday voted in favor of approving the settlement, which releases the city from any future liability or claims.

Minnesota Senators Can Breastfeed, Bring Young Kids To Chamber Floor Under Newly-Passed Rule

Members who backed the measure said that it brought unique challenges that were barriers to parents who serve.

School Bus Safety Bill Passes In Minnesota House, Heads To Gov. Walz's Desk

"This is a straightforward fix to a serious safety issue," said Rep. Keith Allen, who represents part of southern Minnesota.

Minnesota Senators To Vote Whether To Allow Young Children On Senate Floor For Breastfeeding

We have to make sure that the Senate is welcoming and all people can participate," Republican Sen. Julia Coleman said.

Elections Officials Decry Costs Heaped On States In SAVE America Voting Bill

The Act would create chaos for state and elections administrators by immediately imposing several new requirements without adding funding.

Walz Proposes Tax On Social Media Companies, Cuts To Human Services Spending

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed changes to Minnesota's budget, including taxing the wealthy.

Minnesota Legislative Auditor To Release New Autism Center Fraud Report

The report focuses on fraud that happened in what's called the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention Program.

Your Rising Power Bill Is Fueling Some Sweet, Sweet Profits For Minnesota Utilities

Two investor-owned utilities in Minnesota made the top 40 out of 110.

State-Mandated Paid Leave Programs Now Cover Millions Of American Workers

This year, Delaware, Maine and Minnesota began or planned to start offering benefits through new paid leave programs.

Judge Finds 'Compelling And Troubling' Evidence Of Racial Profiling By Federal Agents In MN

“This is an important vindication of the rights of Minnesota residents who have been racially profiled,” said an ACLU-MN staff attorney.

School Choice Tax Credit Is Waiting — As Long As MN Opts In

States must soon decide whether to participate in the first major federal program funding private schools.

Minnesota Paid Leave Program's Rollout Was $70 Million Under Budget, Director Says

"The first thing I can report is the rollout of paid leave came in $70 million under budget," Program director Greg Norfleet said.

How Main Street Businesses In MN Could Recoup Tariff Costs

President Donald Trump's import tariffs were struck down on Friday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Minnesota DFL, GOP Lawmakers Have Dueling Priorities For 2026 Legislative Session

Whether legislative compromises can be reached on either of those remains unclear.

ICE's Impact On Farm Labor Top Of Mind At Minnesota Agriculture Expo

"We absolutely need immigrant labor," said dairy farmer Larry Dreier. "We can't even find people that want to do all the work."

Attorneys Raise Concern Over Questions On Job Application For Federal Prosecutors Asking About Trump Policies

There are only 17 assistant U.S. attorneys in the Minnesota office, sources told CBS News, a decline from a high of 70 a few years ago.

Gun Permit Applications, Demand For Classes Skyrocket Amid Minnesota ICE Surge

It comes amid Operation Metro Surge and the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers.

Are Minneapolis Protesters Paid, Like The Trump Administration Says? Here's A Fact Check

The protesters are unwavering and passionate. That dedication has some accusing them of being compensated.

'I Miss My School And My Friends': Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention

A ProPublica report shares letters from children held at a Texas ICE facility that has detained families from Minnesota.

Do Body Cameras Improve Policing?

"It's kind of a gamechanger in what is expected of us from the public," said Deputy Chief Damon Bitney of the Bloomington Police Department.

How Federal Policing Upended Daily Life, Public Trust In Minneapolis

"A lot of our community is terrified," Mayor Hollies Winston said, describing critical business corridors where shops have closed.

Minnesota Judge Counts ICE Violations At Nearly 100 Court Orders: "ICE Is Not A Law Unto Itself"

A federal judge is calling out ICE and its alleged noncompliance with court orders connected to actions in Minnesota.

Minneapolis Police Racked Up Millions In Overtime In Less Than 2 Weeks During Immigration Enforcement Surge

"I don't know what else could possibly be asked of this very, very understaffed department," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said.

Breaking The Federal Wheel Will Require Coordination, Cooperation And Courage

The broader the coalition of allies, the more people who can gain courage, both on the streets and in the halls of power.