Lawmakers propose increasing penalties for selling fentanyl
Increasing penalties for selling fentanyl is an ask of law enforcement and prosecutors, who say it's been a consistent problem hampering their ability to crack down on a crisis.
Legislature contemplates rebates for installing heat pumps as system gains popularity
Americans bought more heat pumps last year than gas furnaces. And Minnesota lawmakers want to provide financial incentives to get you to ditch the gas-powered furnace and A-C unit, and make the switch.
Minnesota House passes bill protecting abortion providers, patients from out-of-state legal action
The Minnesota House on Monday approved a bill designed to protect patients and providers from legal consequences in other states where abortions are illegal.
Hackers post more stolen Minneapolis Public School data to dark web
Minneapolis Public Schools says some of the data stolen during a cyber attack last month has been released on the dark web.
Report: Met Council hasn't been fully transparent in SWLRT cost overruns, delays
A new probe into the troubled Southwest Light Rail transit line project finds that the Metropolitan Council charged with overseeing it wasn't transparent with cost overruns and delays.
"Lunch box tax cut": Minnesota Senate passes bill for free school meals for all students
Minnesota is inching closer to offering free breakfast and lunch in school for all students, regardless of how much money their parents make, after the state Senate approved legislation Tuesday.
Minnesota bill would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for additional breast cancer screenings
A study commissioned by the Susan G. Komen Foundation found patients can pay more than $1,000 for a breast MRI even with insurance.
Minnesota Senate committee advances bill requiring schools keep supply of overdose reversal drug naloxone
Supporters of naloxone in schools are optimistic about the legislation's chances this year. This marked the first hearing for the bill, and it's been introduced in the last few sessions.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs executive order protecting access to gender-affirming health care
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday signed an executive order designed to protect gender-affirming health care access in Minnesota, a step he says will make Minnesota safer for the LGBTQ+ community as they face increased political attacks nationwide.
Minnesota AG launches investigation into Kia, Hyundai after soaring increase in car thefts
The Twin Cities saw 3,293 reported thefts of Kias and Hyundais; an 836% increase in Minneapolis and a 611% increase in St. Paul over the past year.
Minnesota House passes bonding bill with funds for infrastructure projects, future path uncertain
The Minnesota Legislature turned its attention Monday to a $1.9 billion public infrastructure package for fixing up roads, bridges, water systems, college facilities and parks and trails.
Minnesota House panel revives discussion about bill prohibiting social media algorithms targeting teens
The legislation, which has bipartisan support, forbids a social media platform in Minnesota with a million or more users from targeting kids and teens with algorithms, which curate content that it determines a user may like or interact with.
Minnesota's $17.5 billion budget surplus remains largely unchanged from previous estimates
Minnesota Management and Budget officials announced Monday that the state has a $17.5 billion budget surplus, a balance that remains largely unchanged from the November outlook.
Minnesota officials set to release new budget forecast Monday: What does that number tell us?
The state legislature will craft the next two-year budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 based on the spending and revenue projections detailed in that report.
Minnesotans rally together as February snow storm strikes
"Just trying to be helpful," Wunderlan said. "Some of the people in the neighborhood are not able to get out and shovel, so I just kind of run, do a quick up and down the block just to help out."