What you need to know about campaigning and voting in Minnesota
As of last Friday, voters already began casting their ballots for November's elections in Minnesota, which is tied for the longest early voting periods in the country at 46 days.
Richfield secondary schools closed on Monday due to online threats
Richfield Public Schools officials say online threats have prompted the closure of four secondary schools Monday.
Minnesota not collecting as much tax revenue as it could on newly legal THC edibles
At Duke's on 7 in Minnetonka, there are new drinks on the menu: seltzers infused with hemp-derived THC, an offering made possible by a recent law allowing small amounts of the intoxicating chemical that can produce a high in food and drinks.
Man sues Met Council over property damage next to Southwest Light Rail Construction
A man is suing the Met Council and its contractors for property damage he alleges stemmed from part of the Southwest Light Rail's construction just steps away from his building.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears debate on expanding camera access for criminal trials
The world watched Derek Chauvin's murder trial play out on TV, but that's not a typical day in a Minnesota courtroom. Now the Minnesota Supreme Court will decide if there should be more access to cameras capturing criminal trials in the state.
Calls to suicide lifeline increase 44% in Minnesota since transition to three-digit number, state says
"It is better than we expected, absolutely," said Sue Abderholden, the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Minnesota. "You get worried – if you're gonna have an extra 1,000 calls is our rate going to go down or are we going to be able to meet the need? And I really applaud the call centers because they were really able to ramp up and basically meet that need."
Governor Tim Walz reveals sweeping plan to slow climate change
The more than 60-page plan includes targets of six goals, including boosting clean energy and clean transportation—a sector that is the state's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
St. Paul moves to adjust rent control measure to allow higher increases in between tenants
The St. Paul City Council moved forward with a plan that adjusts the 3 percent rent cap approved by voters last fall, allowing property owners to raise rents by even more when transitioning between tenants.
How do campaigns have your cellphone number?
Early voting in Minnesota starts next week, and campaigns are kicking it into overdrive. That's why voters are flooded with ads and messages on TV and online – and even by text.
Research at U of M aims to create hop variety that thrives in Midwest climate
The Midwest's humidity isn't kind to the cone-shaped flowers that flavor our favorite beers -- the environment here makes the hops more susceptible to diseases like mildews.
Met Council "not aware" of additional costs for Southwest Light Rail project as project expenses double
The chair of the government body overseeing the troubled Southwest Light Rail project said he was not aware of any additional costs associated with the transit line.
Education emerges as key issue in Minnesota governor's race
The state spends more on E-12 education than any other area -- nearly 40% of the two-year budget, according to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget.
Fall allergy season upon us in Minnesota – and it's longer
ave your eyes been itchy? Have you been sneezing? You may be suffering from late summer and early fall allergies due to high pollen levels in the Twin Cities.
SWLRT special review: Legislative auditor finds over $500M of $2.74B budget is unfunded
Minnesota's Office of the Legislative Auditor released a special review of the Southwest Light Rail Transit project, which has been plagued with cost overruns and multiple delays.
Federal student debt relief will be subject to Minnesota state taxes unless legislature acts, revenue department says
Millions of Americans are expected to see some student loan forgiveness under a plan from the Biden administration. But Minnesotans who qualify could see a higher tax bill next year because of it.