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Minnesota Politics

Earlier today

Legal marijuana sales in Minnesota may be delayed with early social equity license lottery canceled Twin Cities Pioneer Press00:21

Minneapolis Mayor Frey to veto "problematic" city budget because he says it funds "pet projects" CBS Minnesota00:08

Yesterday

Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber hopes GOP trifecta ushers in new Bwca mining CBS Minnesota22:26 11-Dec-24

Minnesota’s cannabis office says it expects to issue licenses early next summer INFORUM21:03 11-Dec-24

Minneapolis City Council adopts $1.88B budget for 2025 MPR News14:16 11-Dec-24

Will Minnesota remain an 'abortion mecca’ during Trump’s 2nd term? Pine and Lakes Echo Journal13:40 11-Dec-24

Minneapolis mayor drew closer to his Jewish identity after Oct. 7, rise in antisemitism; ‘I have to be more out front’ Jewish Insider09:18 11-Dec-24

Minnesota failed to recover $40 million in Medicaid overpayments, audit finds Twin Cities Pioneer Press00:05 11-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

2025 legislative session nearly a ‘tie-fecta’ KSTP TV23:40 10-Dec-24

Audit finds over $40 million in unrecovered Medicaid overpayments in Minnesota INFORUM20:55 10-Dec-24

‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025 MPR News20:08 10-Dec-24

As session nears, status of a Minnesota lawmaker facing criminal charges remains a flashpoint MPR News19:37 10-Dec-24

‘Never thought the regime would end in our lifetime’: Syrians in Minnesota celebrate Assad’s fall Sahan Journal19:28 10-Dec-24

Minneapolis mayor vetoes measure supporting pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied UMN building Sahan Journal16:48 10-Dec-24

Omar Fateh, First Somali-Muslim American In Minnesota Senate, Announces Minneapolis Mayoral Run Black Enterprise12:36 10-Dec-24

U of M Palestine protest resolution vetoed by Minneapolis Mayor Frey Fox 9, Minnesota02:34 10-Dec-24

Minneapolis Doctor Sufficiently Alleged Demotion Based in Part on Anti-Woke Speech in 2020 Reason23:52 9-Dec-24

Minnesota tech business receives $35 million in state, federal funds INFORUM18:05 9-Dec-24

Democrat Knocks Joe Biden’s Reported Preemptive Pardon Idea: ‘Not a Fan’ The Kansas City Star23:18 8-Dec-24

At Issue: Dec. 8 — 1-on-1 with Walz, MN Senate leaders panel KSTP TV18:38 8-Dec-24

Ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz" to be auctioned today CBS News13:31 7-Dec-24

Minneapolis Mayor Frey poised to block council again as his veto use continues to climb MPR News00:27 7-Dec-24

Minnesota Senate leaders ready for budget battle KSTP TV23:56 6-Dec-24

Minneapolis City Council’s budget committee reduces proposed property tax levy for 2025 MPR News23:23 6-Dec-24

Minneapolis City Council, Mayor Frey put forth competing proposals to trim tax levy increase KSTP TV21:50 6-Dec-24

Tim Walz ‘surprised’ the Harris-Walz campaign lost the 2024 presidential election Washington Examiner21:31 6-Dec-24

Biden administration proposes end to subminimum wages for workers with disabilities Star Tribune, Minnesota19:32 6-Dec-24

Walz a 'Little Surprised' Trump Won Election NewsMax18:01 6-Dec-24

Tim Walz reveals why he's stunned Kamala Harris lost the election in his first interview MailOnline15:59 6-Dec-24

After losing bid for vice president, Gov. Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out a third term as Minnesota governor CBS News14:38 6-Dec-24

Biden-Harris Administration Announce Preliminary Terms with Coherent, SkyWater, and X-Fab to Advance U.S. Supply Chain… U.S. Department of Commerce (Press Release)13:17 6-Dec-24

Minnesota U.S. Attorney Andy Luger to step down ahead of Trump transition MPR News10:01 6-Dec-24

Minnesota doesn’t have a state inspector general. A new state senator hopes to change that. KSTP TV01:20 6-Dec-24

Minneapolis Labor Standards Board on hold after City Council fails to override mayor’s veto Sahan Journal22:44 5-Dec-24

Minnesota lawmakers pitch new state office to tackle government fraud INFORUM22:22 5-Dec-24

Mpls. City Council vote to override mayor's labor board veto fails CBS Minnesota18:33 5-Dec-24

Following Trump’s election, Minnesota leaders worry that Medicare, ACA will be targets Sahan Journal12:02 5-Dec-24

Trump’s Proposed tariffs to impact Twin Ports economy Northern News Now05:16 5-Dec-24

Council member Emily Koski enters 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race Minnesota Daily00:47 5-Dec-24

In the last month

Minnesota budget projections show looming $5 billion deficit INFORUM23:56 4-Dec-24

Minneapolis City Council member Emily Koski joins mayor’s race MPR News21:58 4-Dec-24

Here’s who’s running for Minneapolis Mayor so far: List Fox 9, Minnesota19:50 4-Dec-24

Minneapolis City Councilmember Emily Koski to run for mayor CBS Minnesota17:09 4-Dec-24

City Council Member Emily Koski enters race for Minneapolis mayor KSTP TV16:39 4-Dec-24

Minneapolis City Council Member Emily Koski announces mayoral run Star Tribune, Minnesota16:09 4-Dec-24

Reports: Trump considering replacing Minnesota’s Pete Hegseth as defense pick Star Tribune, Minnesota13:46 4-Dec-24

Final Minnesota budget forecast ahead of legislative session to be released Wednesday KSTP TV13:26 4-Dec-24

Minnesota economic forecast will set fiscal tone at newly configured state Capitol MPR News10:06 4-Dec-24

Senate Democrats stick with Schumer Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette08:53 4-Dec-24

Minneapolis City Council calls for charges against pro-Palestinian student protesters to be dropped Sahan Journal01:39 4-Dec-24

DNC Chair Hopeful: Dems Need to 'Recenter' Party Agenda NewsMax21:39 3-Dec-24

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court for right to compete in women’s events The Washington Times21:11 3-Dec-24

The Storybook Start—and Bitter End—of Pete Hegseth’s First Marriage Vanity Fair20:02 3-Dec-24

House Dfl agrees to pay legal fees for lawmaker in private workplace dispute KSTP TV19:48 3-Dec-24

Minnesota Republican files lawsuit over House race results, opening door for special election Park Rapids Enterprise18:22 3-Dec-24

Minn. House panel votes to absorb legal fees of DFLer in employment dispute MPR News18:07 3-Dec-24

Amy Klobuchar elevated to No. 3 Senate Democrat spot Star Tribune, Minnesota17:37 3-Dec-24

Federal Reserve report identifies challenges for developers and renters alike in Greater Minnesota MinnPost17:10 3-Dec-24

Minnesota State House District 54A Election Contest Democracy Docket16:58 3-Dec-24

St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to City Council Sahan Journal16:23 3-Dec-24

MN Republicans Sue To Force Election Rerun In Tight House Race Patch07:30 3-Dec-24

State Sen. Omar Fateh launches run for Minneapolis mayor Minnesota Daily06:13 3-Dec-24

MN Republicans file challenge in House race after 21 ballots likely discarded CBS Minnesota01:52 3-Dec-24

Sen. Omar Fateh announces candidacy for Minneapolis Mayor, says Frey is ‘failing’ residents MPR News01:08 3-Dec-24

Senator Omar Fateh announces run for Minneapolis mayor Sahan Journal22:36 2-Dec-24

Minnesotans seek long-term contraception after Trump win Twin Cities Pioneer Press22:25 2-Dec-24

Minnesota Republicans Sue to Force Election Rerun in Tight House Race With Missing Ballots TIME21:29 2-Dec-24

Minnesota GOP sues to force rerun of race where Democrat won by 14 votes, 20 ballots are missing The Washington Times21:26 2-Dec-24

Minnesota Republicans sue to force election rerun in tight House race where 20 ballots are… MailOnline20:11 2-Dec-24

State Sen. Omar Fateh enters race for mayor of Minneapolis CBS Minnesota17:03 2-Dec-24

“Definitely some concern” about Trump tariff threats among Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association members Brownfield Ag News16:13 2-Dec-24

DEVELOPINGNew election for 54A requested by candidate Aaron Paul, Mn House GOP KSTP TV15:40 2-Dec-24

State Senator Omar Fateh announces bid for Minneapolis Mayor’s office KSTP TV15:09 2-Dec-24

Two western Minnesota Republican lawmakers cautious, but somewhat hopeful for new session West Central Tribune12:50 2-Dec-24

Minnesota’s state House is split down the middle, but could that still change? MPR News10:03 2-Dec-24

Sen. Omar Fateh to challenge Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Star Tribune, Minnesota06:11 2-Dec-24

Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler enters race to lead Democratic National Committee The Columbian, Washington20:56 1-Dec-24

What happened when the MN House was tied in 1979? Will it be different this time? Twin Cities Pioneer Press11:16 1-Dec-24

Advocates lean on Walz to protect immigrants from Trump’s proposed raids Eden Prairie Local News15:48 29-Nov-24

Rep. Phillips: Trump "promised change" and U.S. is "fed up with status quo" CBS Minnesota15:13 29-Nov-24

Minnesotans seek long-term contraception after Trump win, worry about abortion access MPR News10:01 29-Nov-24

Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation MPR News10:07 28-Nov-24

21 missing ballots were likely ‘thrown away,’ Scott County, Minnesota, officials say INFORUM21:40 27-Nov-24

Moment distraught liberals hold group screaming event to vent rage at Trump election win MailOnline17:24 27-Nov-24

Minnesota cannabis license lottery challenge moves to state appeals court MPR News17:09 27-Nov-24

Phillips bids farewell with humor, candor and a challenge to Minnesotans Eden Prairie Local News17:08 27-Nov-24

How Trump’s policies could impact Minnesota’s ag economy Park Rapids Enterprise13:17 27-Nov-24

Tim Walz accepts turkey presentation as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor Twin Cities Pioneer Press12:25 27-Nov-24

Democrats still upset with Rep. Dean Phillips, but he said he feels good as he exits Congress Star Tribune, Minnesota12:15 27-Nov-24

How Trump's tariffs could impact Minnesotans CBS Minnesota00:48 27-Nov-24

Op-Ed: Why is the Minnesota Daily promoting Crisis Pregnancy Centers? Minnesota Daily00:31 27-Nov-24

Minnesota Republicans say they will challenge House seat election results Park Rapids Enterprise23:44 26-Nov-24

Minneapolis’ music census results have arrived on the scene Minnesota Daily23:37 26-Nov-24

Gov. Walz: ‘No regrets’ about campaign for VP KSTP TV23:15 26-Nov-24

Gov. Walz presents this year's Minnesota Thanksgiving turkey INFORUM22:11 26-Nov-24

Walz, agriculture leaders celebrate Minnesota turkey production, show concern over tariffs MPR News22:11 26-Nov-24

Minnesota Republicans to challenge election result in Shakopee House race in court MPR News21:40 26-Nov-24

Ilhan Omar blasts Harris-Walz campaign for courting Liz Cheney: 'Huge misstep' Fox News21:28 26-Nov-24

President Joe Biden Pardons Two Lucky Turkeys Ahead Of Thanksgiving DOGO News20:59 26-Nov-24

White House Turkey Pardon, 'Friendsgiving' Start Holidays: Photos Patch19:41 26-Nov-24

Jeremiah Ellison will not seek reelection to Minneapolis City Council KSTP TV19:26 26-Nov-24

America should leave Tim Walz’s bad ideas in the box Washington Examiner15:41 26-Nov-24

Federal lawsuit seeks to overturn MN abortion protections Twin Cities Pioneer Press01:37 26-Nov-24

Health providers dropping Medicare Advantage could affect coverage for 60,000 Minnesotans Twin Cities Pioneer Press00:26 26-Nov-24

Ramsey County judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch Twin Cities Pioneer Press00:08 26-Nov-24

Minnesota House recounts keep two DFLers in the lead, court challenge likely MPR News23:45 25-Nov-24

Biden opens final White House holiday season with turkey pardons Boston Globe23:09 25-Nov-24

Minnesota DNR delays decision on key proposed copper-nickel mine permit MPR News22:34 25-Nov-24

District 14B election results upheld after recount, confirming tied House of Representatives KSTP TV22:00 25-Nov-24

Minnesota Turkeys Pardoned by President Biden PR Newswire (Press Release)21:26 25-Nov-24

Lawsuit challenges Minnesota abortion access in federal court MPR News20:18 25-Nov-24

President Biden pardons turkeys before dining with Coast Guard on Staten Island Staten Island Advance, New York20:02 25-Nov-24

Joe Biden begins final White House holiday season with turkey pardons Irish Examiner18:47 25-Nov-24

Biden pardons turkeys Peach and Blossom in White House Thanksgiving tradition The Washington Times18:12 25-Nov-24

Minnesota to issue first cannabis licenses Tuesday, amid ongoing delays INFORUM17:59 25-Nov-24

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Latest politics news in Minnesota including updates on local, state and federal legislature, police reform, education, voting laws, and more.

Minnesota is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Minnesota is represented by two U.S. Senators and eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are Democrats. Of the eight Representatives, four are Republican and four are Democrats. Minnesota has a Democrat governor, Tim Walz, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have narrow majorities in both chambers.

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