State grant funds awarded for projects in communities hit hard by COVID, civil unrest
The Coliseum was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Gov. Walz, Scott Jensen square off in 2nd gubernatorial debate
Gov. Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen faced off in their only televised debate Tuesday night, clashing on issues from abortion to education.
Keith Ellison, Jim Schultz square off in second attorney general debate
DFL incumbent Attorney General Keith Ellison and GOP challenger Jim Schultz went head-to-head on Monday in their second debate in three days. It comes as recent polling shows them in a statistical dead heat to be the state's top legal officer.
DFL incumbent AG Keith Ellison and GOP challenger Jim Schultz spar in 1st debate
Violent crime, abortion policy and the Feeding Our Future fraud scandal were defining issues in the hour-long debate hosted by MPR News Friday.
'Documenters' trains Minneapolis residents to be local government watchdogs
"A cool byproduct of it is by having people physically there, I do think that kind of signals to these local government agencies that 'Hey, people are watching. We are tuned in,'" said Jackie Renzetti.
Minnesota secretary of state race draws national attention, spending from Democrats
The battle for Minnesota secretary of state isn't usually a high-profile race, but this year the election is gaining national attention - and cash.
Grassroots group seeks to engage more Latino voters this election
"When the Latino community is getting fully involved, when people of color are getting fully involved, you're going to have a more representative democracy," said COPAL's Ryan Pérez.
What President Biden's marijuana pardon means for Minnesotans
The pardons will impact 6,500 nationwide and thousands more in Washington, D.C., a senior administration official said, but stressed there are no people currently incarcerated in federal prison for such convictions.
University of Minnesota confirms mold growth in freshman dorm vents
"I'm kind of terrified because the doctor told me we should catch it at an early stage, because if it gets worse it can take a bad toll on my health," Julio Rojas said.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District race drawing national attention and spending
Southwest of the Twin Cities an expensive battle is underway for one of the most coveted seats in Congress, which could tip the scale for who controls the U.S. House of Representatives.
Local musicians find solidarity performing at George Floyd Square every week
A group of local musicians playing saxophone, trumpet, drums and more gather at the site of what once was a Speedway gas station across from where George Floyd was killed more than two years ago.
DFL incumbent Steve Simon and GOP challenger Kim Crockett square off in secretary of state debate
DFL incumbent Steve Simon and GOP challenger Kim Crockett, who are running oversee the administration of Minnesota's elections, squared off in their first debate Sunday.
Advocates: Bill that would bring overdose-reversal medicine to Minnesota schools should get a fresh look
"We have a moral and ethical obligation to be able to respond to those crises should they arise," said Colleen Ronnei. "We shouldn't wait until someone loses their life to do it. We have an opportunity to do something really wonderful."
Frontline "Hero Pay" update: Crucial information expected to be released next week
Important information on frontline worker pay in Minnesota - including a payment amount - is expected soon.
Walz has $3.2M, Jensen has $864K for final weeks of campaign
DFL incumbent Gov. Tim Walz has more money in the bank than GOP nominee Dr. Scott Jensen in the final weeks before the election, new campaign finance reports show, and both campaigns are also ramping up spending in their last push to score voters' support.