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Fraudsters have stolen millions in taxpayer money in Minnesota, putting pressure on lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to find solutions. Republicans and Democrats alike say doing…
Read more Fraud is in focus at Minnesota Capitol. What are some proposals can Minnesotans expect?A bill designed to stop grooming in Minnesota schools is moving forward after its first hearing on Tuesday. It follows a WCCO investigative series where a young woman shared…
Read more Grooming legislation gets first hearing in Minnesota following WCCO investigationThe second week of the Minnesota Legislature starts Monday and two major priorities are on a collision course. The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the…
Read more Minnesota DFL, GOP lawmakers have dueling priorities for 2026 legislative sessionThe Minnesota Legislature quickly began discussing proposals in response to the federal immigration crackdown in the state on Wednesday when lawmakers began their work in earnest after pausing…
Read more Minnesota lawmakers discuss bills related to impacts of immigration surge in the stateIn a crowded field, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth had a very good caucus night; she won the straw poll by about 32%. Kendall Qualls came in second…
Read more Minnesota governor candidate Lisa Demuth says she willState Sen. Warren Limmer, the longest serving Republican-endorsed state senator in Minnesota history, says says he will retire at the end of the year. Limmer was first elected…
Read more Warren Limmer, longest serving GOP state senator, to retire after 38 years at Minnesota CapitolTwo special elections Tuesday for seats in the Minnesota House will determine the makeup of the chamber heading into next month’s legislative session. Kaohly Her resigned from St.…
Read more Two special elections for Minnesota House seats Tuesday likely to return chamber to tieThe bullet holes that pierced the front door to State Sen. John Hoffman’s Champlin, Minnesota, home served as a stark reminder of the unthinkable act of political violence…
Read more After assassination attempt, Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman remains committed to public servicePaid leave officially launched in Minnesota, two and a half years after Governor Walz signed the bill. “We opened the application early, and so that means that any…
Read more Paid leave officially launches in MinnesotaState Sen. John Hoffman of Minnesota has announced he is running for reelection. Hoffman, a Democrat, made the announcement on his Facebook page Monday afternoon. “Minnesotans are tired of…
Read more Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman announces run for fifth termThe Minnesota Senate chamber returned to full strength on Tuesday after two new members took the oath of office, restoring the Democrats’ slim one-seat majority for the first…
Read more Minnesota Senate returns to full strength with Holmstrom, Hemmingsen-Jaeger sworn inThere is not a trial date set yet for the man accused of killing a top Minnesota House Democrat and her husband as the defense reviews thousands of…
Read more No trial set yet for accused assassin charged in Minnesota lawmaker shootings as defense reviews large amount of evidenceSeveral Minnesota law enforcement agencies say a third party will evaluate their efforts and response of the June lawmaker shootings that killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman…
Read more Third-party probe to evaluate law enforcement’s Minnesota lawmaker shooting responseThe number of threats against people who work in and around the Minnesota State Capitol more than doubled over the last year, a state law enforcement official told…
Read more Threats to lawmakers, state officials more than doubled in last year, Minnesota State Patrol saysMedicaid fraud allegations continue to spread in St Paul, Minnesota, as debate over a possible special session on gun control continues. New fraud cases in state Medicaid programs…
Read more Medicaid fraud allegations spread in Minnesota as debate over special session on gun laws continuesOne month after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church that forever changed their community, students are back in the classroom. But state lawmakers are still at odds about…
Read more Gov. Tim Walz, legislative leaders still negotiating special session terms, 1 month after Annunciation shootingIn the middle of an interview with Minnesota Sen. Ann Rest, two of her constituents just happened to walk by and say hello. “We disagree about several things,”…
Read more State Sen. Ann Rest reflects on career as she looks towards retirement after 40 years in the Minnesota LegislatureDemocrats hold onto slain Rep. Melissa Hortman’s seat in special election, and more headlines Democrats hold onto slain Rep. Melissa Hortman’s seat in special election, and more headlines…
Read more State Sen. Ann Rest will retire after 41 years in Minnesota LegislatureDemocrat Xp Lee won a special election on Tuesday for a seat previously held by the late Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June, and…
Read more Democrat Xp Lee wins special election to fill seat of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa HortmanA special legislative election Tuesday for a seat previously held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June, will determine control of the state House.…
Read more Special election to fill slain Rep. Melissa Hortman’s seat will decide control of Minnesota House