Bill addressing social media accounts for minors passes Minnesota Senate
Social media companies would have new guardrails around accounts for minors, under a bill that passed the Minnesota Senate Friday….
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Minnesota budget deal offers $205 million lifeline to HCMC
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota lawmakers reached a bipartisan budget agreement late Wednesday that paves the way for the conclusion…
New Office of Inspector General needs time, grace, resources for success
[MUSIC PLAYING] NINA MOINI: Marquee fraud-prevention legislation is on its way to Governor Tim Walz’ desk to be signed into…
Prediction market ban passes at Minnesota Capitol
Little by little, agreements are coming together in the final week of the Minnesota Legislature’s session, including one to take…
Owatonna residents question new police, fire stations
With its two towers and large, rounded glass windows, Owatonna’s 120-year-old fire station looms over the city’s downtown. Murals depicting…
Focus narrows with a little over a week left in Minnesota legislative session
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Minneapolis passes assault-weapon ban — but state law will block it
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Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign
No matter what, Minnesota will have a new governor next year. That person will bring a new agenda, a new…
Politics Friday: Taking stock of Minnesota's session, campaign as May decision points near
The Legislature will end its session this month. Lawmakers don’t have a choice; the Minnesota Constitution requires them to wrap…
Data center project unites poles of political spectrum
Standing outside the state Capitol on Earth Day, Cathy Johnson took a break from lobbying lawmakers for regulation of hyperscale…