Candidates announce campaigns for Eichorn's vacant Minn. Senate seat
After a Minnesota state senator resigned over accusations he sought sex from a minor, candidates are announcing their intentions to run for his vacant seat.
St. Paul, Wild seek nearly $400M from state to create new arena complex
The arena—home to the Minnesota Wild and host to several concerts and other events—is 25 years old.
GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn resigns after federal charge
State Sen. Justin Eichorn submitted his letter of resignation on Thursday, GOP Leader Mark Johnson said in a statement, following a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover cop.
Republican Minn. Sen. Justin Eichorn charged after prostitution sting
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
Minnesota House returns to rare tie as David Gottfried sworn in
The seating of Rep. David Gottfried, who represents parts of Shoreview and Roseville in District 40B, means the power-sharing agreement negotiated between both caucuses last month takes effect.
Outcry over MN bill to define "Trump derangement syndrome" as mental illness
A bill that was introduced by Minnesota Senate Republicans to define so-called "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental illness has provoked a backlash, with some saying the bill trivializes mental health care in the state regardless of the seriousness of its original intent.
In wake of Park Tavern drunk driving crash, lawmakers push for changes to Minnesota's DWI laws
There is new proposed legislation to reform Minnesota's DWI rules.
Ethics panel deadlocked over DFL Sen. Mitchell ethics complaints
A Minnesota Senate panel on Thursday discussed a new ethics complaint against embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who faces two felony burglary charges. But members didn't take any further action.
Minnesota bill would require cities to cooperate with federal immigration officials
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump's administration vows the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Advocates renew push for safe storage gun law in Minnesota after proposals failed last session
Minnesota gun safety advocates hope proposals to require safe storage of firearms and boost funding for violence prevention programs that didn't pass the Legislature last year will get a fresh look at the state capitol.
GOP lawmakers in Minnesota seek to hinder immigration sanctuaries
A controversial proposal being unveiled at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday is stirring debate over immigration enforcement.
David Gottfried projected to win District 40B special election
Democrat David Gottfried is poised to win the special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat, locking Minnesota House in a balance of power tie.
Minnesota lawmakers consider bipartisan lake weed removal safety bill
After two young men drowned while working their summer jobs removing weeds from lakes, the Minnesota Legislature is considering new safety rules to prevent those tragedies from happening again.
Minnesota House bill delaying paid leave program put on hold
The Minnesota House has tabled a bill that would delay the state's paid medical and family care leave program by one year.
Special election will determine balance of power in Minnesota House
A special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat will determine the balance of power in the chamber on Tuesday, after the vacancy sparked a power dispute earlier in the session that brought it to a halt.