Walz, Ellison, other state leaders sworn in for new terms
Among the key issues we could see tackled in this upcoming session include legalizing marijuana, codifying abortion rights, family and medical leave and gun laws.
Ticket prices for Vikings wild card playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium already sky high
"If they are lucky to get the NFC Championship Game, then it becomes a national event where, you know, it wouldn't surprise me if it's $500 or $600 just to get in the door," said Ticket King's Michael Nowakowski.
Talking Points: St. Paul considering $2M reparations fund for Rondo Neighborhood
Coming up next month, the St. Paul Housing Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss creating a $2 million reparations fund for the Rondo neighborhood. Reviving Rondo has long been a priority for St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, whose family lost a half dozen buildings.
Gov. Walz visits Minnesota National Guard troops in Kuwait
"I can tell you that the training, and the clarity of the mission, the support that our troops are getting is second to none," Gov. Walz said.
New House Minority Leader Rep. Lisa Demuth is focused on "moving forward" after Republican midterm losses
The new legislative session starts in less than a month and it promises to be a blockbuster. The DFL has full control of the legislature and the Governor's Office.
Enough in U.S. Bank Stadium reserves to pay off remaining debt 20 years early
Imagine being able to pay off your mortgage 20 years early. That's essentially the story with the state's half-billion dollar debt on U.S. Bank Stadium.
With Minnesota's $17B surplus, could "Walz checks" get passed at the legislature?
Minnesota's staggering $17 billion surplus has some wondering - will the governor's proposal of rebate checks still be on the table?
Walz pushes for more resources for all public schools: "Now is the time to be big on this"
Every year in office, Gov. Tim Walz has proposed massive K-12 spending bills. Every year, his proposals have been shot down by the Republican-led legislature. But with DFL support this year, things could change.
Several Osseo school district buses damaged by catalytic converter thief
Some parents in the Osseo school district got notices Monday that their child's bus could be late because of thefts over the holiday weekend.
Minnesota Republicans reckoning with midterm losses ahead of 2024
The election results were a disappointment for Minnesota Republicans after they failed to capture any of the statewide races and they lost control of the state Senate.
Walz looks to use budget surplus to send $2K checks to Minnesota families, but not all Democrats agree
Gov. Tim Walz on the campaign trail reminded voters he wanted to use the surplus for Walz checks, giving up to $1,000 to most individuals and $2,000 dollars to couples, but not all Democrats are on board.
Rep. Craig credits student voter turnout at Carleton, St. Olaf for reelection win
Craig says record turnouts at two college campuses in her 2nd District - St. Olaf and Carleton - pushed her over the edge to victory.
Talking Points: Anticipated "red wave" fails to reach Minnesota's shores
There were Republican bright spots, but this was an election where the Democrats shocked even themselves with an apparent sweep of state constitutional offices.
With Election Day encroaching, where do Minnesota's major races stand?
Many of the races are very close, according to polls.
Dems are spending big bucks on State Senate ads: Are they effective?
You're being hit over the head with election ads these days and it's going to continue until Tuesday. What you may be surprised to see are ads for individual districts in the Minnesota Legislature.