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In the last 2 hours

Minnesota lawmakers return for the last leg of session. Here’s what to watch MPR News10:01

Land speculators and lawmakers: How St. Peter nearly became Minnesota’s capital MPR News10:01

Earlier today

Will the MN Legislature pass a bonding bill this year? Twin Cities Pioneer Press03:22

Yesterday

Senate president faces scrutiny, MN lawmakers say ethics rules need a look Twin Cities Pioneer Press11:37 20-Apr-25

Hundreds in Mankato protest Trump administration’s budget cuts Saturday KEYC News00:31 20-Apr-25

Anti-Trump protesters rally in Minnesota and across U.S. ahead of Earth Day Twin Cities Pioneer Press00:23 20-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Tim Walz Staffer Caught Vandalizing Teslas Political Wire23:33 18-Apr-25

Minneapolis man faces federal charges for threatening murder against U.S. Congress member WDAY Radio22:38 18-Apr-25

Minneapolis man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Congress member CBS Minnesota22:15 18-Apr-25

Minnesota baseball lovers make a pitch to honor bygone ballpark, 2 historic St. Paul teams MPR News10:03 18-Apr-25

Minnesota license centers see long wait times as Real ID deadline nears MPR News10:01 18-Apr-25

Umd professors protest Trump policies with ‘teach-in’ Northern News Now04:57 18-Apr-25

Minnesota Legislature making historically slow progress with one month to go KSTP TV00:10 18-Apr-25

Politics Friday: Digging into Minnesota‘s political history MPR News22:09 17-Apr-25

Minnesota officials post strong March jobs report, note economic uncertainty ahead MPR News17:55 17-Apr-25

Trump admin threatens Minnesota as it sues Maine over trans athletes order Fox 9, Minnesota15:12 17-Apr-25

Trump policies top the talking points at Minnesota lawmaker town halls MPR News10:06 17-Apr-25

Could it be the end of the line for Northstar Commuter Rail service? MPR News10:06 17-Apr-25

Minnesota politicians speak at Concordia College for “Fight Back Against Trump” gathering KVLY-TV02:32 17-Apr-25

Wisconsin squeaks past Minnesota for the top spot in voter turnout MPR News22:13 16-Apr-25

Keri Heintzeman wins Republican primary for Minn. District 6 special election Grand Forks Herald18:32 16-Apr-25

MN Dept. Of Health Jobs Spared, For Now, After Judge Blocks Trump Cuts Patch17:38 16-Apr-25

Former Trump campaign district director, volunteer firefighter to vie for Minnesota District 6 Senate seat WDAY Radio13:17 16-Apr-25

Minneapolis City Council approves next steps for the democracy center Minnesota Daily05:57 16-Apr-25

Hundreds gather at Dfl town hall in Duluth calling out Trump Administration Northern News Now05:07 16-Apr-25

Where does ICE access to IRS data leave undocumented Minnesotans? MPR News20:34 15-Apr-25

Trump’s trade war threatens the U.S. economy. Minneapolis Fed president sees ‘no easy choices.’ Star Tribune, Minnesota14:04 15-Apr-25

Primary for District 6 Senate seat to be held Tuesday KSTP TV12:48 15-Apr-25

Medicaid puzzle confronts Minnesota lawmakers. Federal cuts could hit health safety net program MPR News10:01 15-Apr-25

Minnesota Democrats vow to fight Trump administration and Elon Musk Courthouse News03:24 15-Apr-25

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Makes Choice Not to Take Corporate Money in Bid for U.S. Senate Native News Online02:45 15-Apr-25

Ellison pushes back after secret audio tapes posted online KSTP TV00:26 15-Apr-25

Minnesota Democrats criticize Trump administration after HUD freezes funds for St. Paul apartment MPR News21:29 14-Apr-25

Democrats Are Getting Real About the New Anti-Trump Resistance: “The Final Check Is the People” Vanity Fair21:12 14-Apr-25

Women's hockey league shatter records, growing the game for young girls CBS News20:20 14-Apr-25

Minneapolis council member Emily Koski drops out of mayor's race MPR News17:43 14-Apr-25

Emily Koski ends Minneapolis mayoral campaign CBS Minnesota16:32 14-Apr-25

Minneapolis Council Member Emily Koski drops out of mayoral race Star Tribune, Minnesota16:23 14-Apr-25

Emily Koski drops out of Minneapolis mayoral race Fox 9, Minnesota15:57 14-Apr-25

Minn., Wis. join states suing Trump admin over student visas CBS Minnesota13:51 14-Apr-25

Minnesota Republicans file ethics complaint against Senate President WDAY Radio12:16 14-Apr-25

In the last month

President & CEO of Minneapolis Federal Reserve on potential tariff impacts KYMA20:03 13-Apr-25

Transcript: Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025 CBS News17:20 13-Apr-25

Urged on by the Teamsters, Minneapolis City Council Looks to Crack Down on Food Delivery Robots National Review Online13:46 13-Apr-25

Audio of Keith Ellison with Feeding Our Future defendants draws scrutiny Twin Cities Pioneer Press03:12 12-Apr-25

Woman believed to be the only person with unnamed genetic disorder CBS News00:58 12-Apr-25

Minnesota Democrats to host statewide town halls to 'Fight back against Trump' The Worthington Globe00:17 12-Apr-25

Minnesota Republican unsure if dinosaurs existed, argues there should be one race Heartland Signal22:26 11-Apr-25

At Capitol and Stillwater, a swing to commemorate baseball history Twin Cities Pioneer Press20:18 11-Apr-25

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson is optimistic lawmakers will make session deadline MPR News19:50 11-Apr-25

Dem Govs Asked to Testify on Immigration Policies NewsMax19:32 11-Apr-25

Fed up with attacks, Minnesota Republicans wage war against far-right group Star Tribune, Minnesota18:10 11-Apr-25

Minnesota track and field finds fuel from their redshirts Minnesota Daily16:16 11-Apr-25

MN Sues Trump Administration Over $914K In Education Funds Patch15:19 11-Apr-25

Minnesota Republican Senators announce plans to refocus Minnesota K-12 system WDAY Radio10:37 11-Apr-25

Republicans vying for open Minnesota Senate seat laud conservative values, support for Trump MPR News10:07 11-Apr-25

'Gutfeld': Tim Walz has done nothing but 'demonize' Minnesota Fox News04:27 11-Apr-25

Minnesota Senate president asks Ethics Committee for advisory review KSTP TV00:00 11-Apr-25

Minnesota Department of Health workers rally against Trump administration cuts MPR News22:36 10-Apr-25

Federal jobs watch: Just-released February jobs report shows few losses in Minnesota MPR News19:32 10-Apr-25

Rep. Ilhan Omar will run for US House, not Senate The Worthington Globe17:23 10-Apr-25

MN DFLers propose ‘Trump, Musk administration attacks’ protection bills Fox 9, Minnesota17:18 10-Apr-25

State Auditor Julie Blaha, Al Franken endorse Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for US Senate INFORUM17:13 10-Apr-25

Rep. Ilhan Omar will run for reelection in the U.S. House, not an open Minnesota Senate seat MPR News15:07 10-Apr-25

New Dashboard Tracks What Federal Programs Trump Is Slashing In MN Patch14:55 10-Apr-25

Fired College Professor Sues Tim Walz over Minnesota’s Covid Vaccine Mandate National Review Online14:31 10-Apr-25

Minnesota businesses brace as Trump increases China tariffs CBS Minnesota04:36 10-Apr-25

Proposed tax on social media platforms in Minnesota could raise over $300M Twin Cities Pioneer Press01:42 10-Apr-25

DOGE cuts trim funding for arts and humanities efforts in Minnesota Eden Prairie Local News23:01 9-Apr-25

MN House bill aims to assist families with child care costs Twin Cities Pioneer Press23:00 9-Apr-25

Minnesota rolls out dashboard tracking federal funding cuts in the state MPR News21:17 9-Apr-25

Elected Republican tells podcast Jan. 6 protesters were 'actors' in MAGA uniforms The Raw Story20:56 9-Apr-25

Democrat-Led States Push Back On Federal Goverment’s Threats To Cut School Funding Over Dei Black Enterprise20:33 9-Apr-25

Blue State Rejects Trump's Order To Remove Dei From Schools The Daily Caller19:52 9-Apr-25

Minn. Official: Gov. Tim Walz a True 'Train Wreck' NewsMax19:17 9-Apr-25

Mayor Jorge Prince appointed to League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust The Bemidji Pioneer17:44 9-Apr-25

Ramstad: Even if Trump pushes us into recession, Minnesota must keep working on its problems Star Tribune, Minnesota12:30 9-Apr-25

Real ID rules take effect in May; Minnesota officials say it’s time to apply MPR News12:28 9-Apr-25

As Electric vehicles surge on Minnesota roads, a policy U-turn from Trump looms MPR News10:09 9-Apr-25

Minnesota won’t comply with Trump on Dei in schools, state officials say Twin Cities Pioneer Press01:27 9-Apr-25

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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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