Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota drop 1st time in 5 years
Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota dropped by 8% in 2023 compared to the year before, preliminary data from the state's health department show.
Under recent law, Minnesota supports shifting electoral votes to winner of national popular vote
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's comments at a Tuesday fundraiser about the Electoral College shine a light on a longstanding debate: Should the Electoral College stay or should it go?
City council committee study to look at fees for MPD officers' off-duty work
A Minneapolis City Council committee on Monday approved conducting a study that would examine how city resources are expended when police officers work off-duty for private businesses and would explore implementing a fee for that work to recoup some of the costs.
Minnesota hospitals navigating nationwide IV fluids shortage
Minnesota hospitals are scrambling for solutions after the manufacturer of the majority of its IV fluids supply shuttered due to flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene.
Angie Craig and Joe Teirab face off in 2nd Congressional District debate
Democrat U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and her Republican challenger Joe Teirab went head-to-head in a policy-driven debate on Friday, giving voters a glimpse on where they stand in the most competitive congressional race in Minnesota.
Minneapolis Fed president gives economy "A" grade
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
Minnesota law providing enhanced medical debt protections now in effect
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
Minnesota House races will determine balance of power at state capitol
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
What do Minnesotans think of Gov. Tim Walz?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has spent a lot of time on the campaign trail since joining the Democratic ticket as the vice presidential nominee.
Man convicted in brutal Elk River carjacking sentenced to 6 years
A 56-year-old man learned his fate on Monday morning for a 2023 carjacking in Elk River, where he beat up his victim before dragging her behind her SUV.
Minnesota groups doubling down on voter registration efforts
Friday marked the first day of early voting in Minnesota for this election and the 5th annual National Black Voter Day, a partnership between civic engagement groups and BET to mobilize voters.
Woman fights for stillbirth prevention federal funding
Amanda Duffy and others dealing with similar loss pushed members of Congress to expand access to stillbirth prevention, which she called "forgotten" in maternal health care.
Ballot measures would change when, how residents vote in city elections
St. Paul and Bloomington questions before voters this fall that would change when and how residents vote in their respective local elections.
GOP legislator under fire over abuse allegations
The move comes after the Minnesota Star Tribune published previously unreported court filings detailing several accusations against Rep. Jeff Dotseth, R-Kettle River, who is seeking a second term in the legislature.
Review process for automatic voter registration updated
The Minnesota Secretary of State's office said it updated its review process for applicants automatically registering to vote when they get their state-issued ID in order to prevent errors.