Newsiest holidays ever? Here’s your Minnesota news wrap-up
So much Minnesota politics and government news occurred in the past 10 days during the holidays. Here’s a breakdown of some ...
Putnam helps form new coalition in Minnesota Senate, with eyes on Greater Minnesota
St. Cloud's state senator is among eight DFL legislators in the newly formed Blue Dog Coalition, which focuses on direct ...
Gov. Walz proposes stiffer penalties, using AI to fight fraud in Minnesota programs
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed an executive order and proposed legislation to catch and stop the theft of public money from ...
Candidates file for Jan. 28 special elections with control of Minnesota Senate, House at stake
Two special elections for open seats in a Roseville House district and a Minneapolis Senate district have drawn a number of ...
MN House: Democrats threaten no-show while Republicans lay out priorities ahead of legislative session
A week before the legislative session’s start, Minnesota House members are butting heads on what the first day will look like ...
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DFL candidate’s residency questioned in Senate District 60 special election
An election contest filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court claims a candidate running for the vacant seat in Senate District ...
'You have to maintain hope' | Cancer survivor shares her story as new Minnesota law requires health insurers to cover wigs for medical conditions
A provision to a Minnesota law, effective Jan. 1, 2025, requires private health insurers to include coverage of wigs in cases ...
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New law covering wig costs gives Minnesota cancer patients hope for healing
Wigs for those who have lost their hair due to a medical condition can cost thousands of dollars. Now, Minnesota is requiring ...
Another Democratic legislative candidate may not meet the residency requirements for office
Minnesota Democrats are already embroiled in an ugly battle for control of the state House after a judge ruled one of their ...
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At Issue: Jan. 5 — Special election scramble, new laws impacting MN businesses
This week on At Issue, Hauser breaks down the special elections scheduled in both the Minnesota House and Senate.
Power, taxes highlight talk at Legislative Coffee in Worthington
With the start of Minnesota's 2025 legislative session set to begin on Tuesday, District 21 Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne), along with District 21A Rep. Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) and 22B Rep Marj ...
Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election for Roseville House seat
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and are asking for a halt ahead of the legislative session.