Minnesota Legislature returns with tears, roses, remembrances of Melissa Hortman
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Minnesota Legislature returns with tears, roses, remembrances of Melissa Hortman
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How federal public health funding cuts could affect Minnesota
More federal funding for public health is on the chopping block. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News…
New security measures at Minnesota State Capitol
When the 2026 legislative session starts at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday, new security measures will be in place. Gov….
5 key issues for Minnesota lawmakers this year
After a traumatic eight months for Minnesota, state lawmakers will return for the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday with a…
Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape
Former President Barack Obama addresses the Obama Foundation's 2024 Democracy Forum in December 2024 in Chicago. Obama has responded to…
Former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter on leaving City Hall and what's next
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter…
Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session
Minnesota lawmakers will face constituent pressure to take action on some potent issues from guns control, immigration, fraud, taxes and more as…
Minn. sues after CDC cuts millions in health grants
A judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cancelling $42 million in public health funding from the Minnesota Department of…
Suspect in assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar remains jailed
A man charged with assaulting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall meeting will remain in custody, following a…