House fraud committee voices frustration over autism center licenses
Frustration and fears were expressed Monday at the Minnesota State Capitol about the fraud crisis in the state's autism programs.
Paid leave program's rollout was $70 million under budget, director says
Minnesota is in its second full month of a sweeping new paid leave policy that impacts almost all residents.
Minnesota DFL, GOP have dueling priorities for 2026 legislative session
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
How Minnesota's ICE surge could impact November's election
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country.
Schools worried about funding because of missing students, continued ICE presence
The federal drawdown may have been announced, but many Minnesota school districts are worried about funding because of missing students and the continued ICE presence in their communities.
Hennepin Co. attorney to demand Alex Pretti killing evidence from feds
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she will be sending a letter this week to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to demand they turn over evidence in the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti by immigration officers in south Minneapolis.
Nekima Levy Armstrong: White House's altered arrest photo of her was "diabolical"
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Organization training legal observers says "things are not getting better"
One Minnesota group has been leading the charge to train legal observers and document tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Gov. Walz says he expects "days, not weeks and months" of ICE surge
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the ongoing Operation Metro Surge immigration enforcement actions in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota to last "days, not weeks and months."
2 more GOP candidates bow out of Minnesota gubernatorial race
Two Republican candidates in the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial race have dropped out: one for a heartbreaking reason, while the other is entering a different race.
Lisa Demuth emerges from caucus as leading GOP gubernatorial candidate
In a crowded field, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth had a very good caucus night; she won the straw poll by about 32%.
St. Cloud man arrested twice by ICE shares story of confusion, terror
Community leaders in St. Cloud, Minnesota, say federal agents have detained at least 10 Somali people there and arrested several more during protests. One man says he was arrested and released, only to be arrested again.
Party caucuses kick off 2026 election cycle
The GOP and DFL both held party caucuses and conducted straw polls for candidates for governor on Tuesday.
Party caucuses to kick off mid-term election season in Minnesota
Party caucuses kick off the mid-term election season on Tuesday and party leaders on both sides are worried ICE raids and protests could cause disruptions.
Minnesota AG vows to continue legal battle after judge denies TRO
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and 12 cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.