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Legislative deadline looms as Minnesota struggles to finalize sports betting bill

by Grace Praxmarer
Published May 16, 2025

Minnesota lawmakers are again at risk of falling short on legalizing sports gambling, with the 2025 legislative session set to end on May 19.Minnesota's legislature has been pursuing the legalization...

State Sen. Matt Klein launches congressional campaign to replace Rep. Craig

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published May 8, 2025

Mayo Clinic physician and State Sen. Matt Klein (DFL-Mendota Heights) recently announced his campaign for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.Klein joined the state Senate in 2016, representing...

The bill mirrors language from the Florida hypnotist who is against vaccinations.

Vaccine hesitancy growing nationally, politically

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published May 6, 2025

Health experts raise concerns about the rise in vaccine skepticism and hesitancy as a bill criminalizing certain vaccines circulates in the state Legislature.A group of Minnesota House Republicans...

The school expects to receive about $10 million less in funding compared to last year.

University officials prepare for less state funding

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published May 2, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session wraps up, University of Minnesota officials are expecting less state funding, which could lead to education cuts or tuition increases.The University expects to receive...

Angie Craig, U.S. House of Representatives Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District poses for a photo at Voterpalooza on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at Northrop Plaza. Craig came to interact with students. Two of Craig's focuses are to grow the economy so students have jobs after graduation and high quality public education and affordable college.

Rep. Angie Craig announces U.S. Senate campaign

by Grace Aigner
Published May 2, 2025

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) officially announced her campaign for a Minnesota seat in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.Craig is one of three candidates gunning for the DFL party’s 2026 senate nomination....

Sen. Champion has since temporarily stepped down as the chair of the Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct.

State Legislature grapples with ethical concerns

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published April 24, 2025

Conflict of interest complaints against senators are shedding light on the lack of codes of ethics in the state legislature, law professors and government transparency advocates say. A complaint against...

López Franzen was the DFL minority leader for the Minnesota State Senate from 2021 to 2023. Courtesy of Melisa López Franzen's campaign.

Q&A with Senate-hopeful Melisa López Franzen

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published April 16, 2025

Former Minnesota State Sen. Melisa López Franzen said she is running U.S. Senate in March to support students and working-class Minnesotans by making education and healthcare access more affordable.Lòpez...

The Bureau’s eTrace system is free for all law enforcement agencies to use statewide.

Proposed bill calls for law enforcement help in mapping gun trafficking

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published April 8, 2025

A bill moving through the state legislature takes aim at gun violence by requiring law enforcement agencies statewide to use a firearm tracking and reporting system. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco...

The meeting was held in Van Cleve Recreation Center on Saturday afternoon.

Sen. Doron Clark, Rep. Mohamud Noor hold town hall meeting in Como

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published April 7, 2025

Sen. Doron Clark (DFL-Minneapolis) and Rep. Mohamud Noor (DFL-Minneapolis) met with residents for a town hall meeting discussing housing affordability, public safety and protecting international students...

The Minneapolis DFL caucus night is different from other caucuses, as not everyone can attend the city conventions.

Minneapolis DFL Caucus Night is Tuesday

by Katrina Bailey
Published April 7, 2025

The Minneapolis DFL Caucus Night is Tuesday, with ward conventions happening from April 26 through May 31 and a citywide convention in July.Minneapolis residents elect delegates during the DFL caucus,...

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