School districts seek support to boost cybersecurity with mixed results
Districts asked voters to help pay for more cybersecurity and tech upgrades this election. The school districts also say they could use similar help from lawmakers.
Audit: Federal meal program for 40,000 seniors didn't have sufficient oversight
A state office tasked with administration of a federal meals program lacked sufficient oversight to ensure compliance with legal requirements, a new audit found.
As new industry takes off, dozens participate in cannabis business networking event for women entrepreneurs
Seventy women attended a networking event for Minnesota's newest industry: cannabis.
Minnesota Democrats are discussing abortion rights constitutional amendment, House Speaker says
Minnesota Democrats in the state legislature are considering passing a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights next session, which could put the issue before voters as early as next fall.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Trump on 2024 primary ballot, but leaves door open for general election
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a petition seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot, but did not outright reject a subsequent challenge regarding the general election.
Three wards still undecided on Minneapolis City Council
In Minneapolis, all 13 city council seats appeared on the ballot.
St. Paul voters overwhelmingly approve sales tax increase for road repair, parks
Voters in St. Paul on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 1% sales tax increase to shore up funding roads, bridges and parks and recreation facilities, according to unofficial results.
Dozens of school referendums on Minnesota ballots this election
When voters head to the polls Tuesday, some will see school referendums seeking additional funding for school renovations, technology, mental health support and more.
St. Paul voters to weigh in on sales tax increase to fix roads
Potholes and bad roads make St. Paul's highways difficult to drive on. A proposal to raise local sales tax in order to fund infrastructure improvements would give voters a chance to address these issues.
New law requires hospitals to inform patients of financial assistance before collecting medical debt
It's a move supporters of the change say will ensure people know what help is available.
New Minnesota law regulates "deepfakes" to curb influence on elections
A new law in Minnesota prohibits the use of manipulated video, images and audio—"deepfakes"— that seek to manipulate elections.
Minnesota state flag redesign panel receives more than 2,600 submissions
The new designs "must accurately and respectfully reflect Minnesota's shared history, resources, and diverse cultural communities," but "symbols, emblems, or likenesses that represent only a single community or person, regardless of whether real or stylized, may not be included."
Some Minnesotans' criminal records to be wiped clean
State lawmakers and advocates are celebrating second chances for thousands of Minnesotans.
Can Rep. Dean Phillips run for Congress again if his presidential bid fails to catch fire?
If U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips' longshot campaign to challenge President Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination fails, the Congressman representing the western Twin Cities suburbs can still run for re-election to his current seat.
Antisemitic incidents on the rise in U.S. since Hamas attack on Israel, ADL says
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have soared by 388% compared to the same period last year, according to a new report.