Minnesota launched a major new benefit for workers in January. The statewide paid family and medical leave...
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Schutz, Ellison discuss Operation Metro Surge during Minnesota AG debate
The candidates for Minnesota attorney general faced each other in a debate on Almanac, a public affairs show...
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week on the job
Washington — Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new White House press secretary, is being removed from the role...
FBI investigating letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to election and government officials
Federal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to...
Somali community frequently blamed for fraud, violence in campaign ads this election
Quick ReadRepublican candidates across the state are looking to ride a wave of frustration over fraud in...
Early in-person voting kicks off in Minnesota: Here’s what to know
Minnesota's early voting period begins Friday, Oct. 16, letting voters cast ballots in person and put them...
Peggy Flanagan, Michele Tafoya debate ahead of Minnesota U.S. Senate election
The sole showdown in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race takes place Friday on MPR News.Democratic nominee Peggy...
Peggy Flanagan, Michele Tafoya set for their first senate debate on Politics Friday
A new senator will emerge from Election Day no matter what because there is no incumbent on the ballot. The two...
Former U.S. attorney says ISIS is still recruiting in Minnesota after alleged Mall of America plot
Andy Luger, who served as Minnesota’s U.S. attorney from 2014 to 2017 and 2022 to 2025, says the arrest of an...
Minneapolis City Council fails to override mayor’s veto on driverless vehicle ordinance
A vote to override Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of the City Council's rideshare ordinance that would...
Minnesota’s Capitol power base is on the line, with both parties eyeing possible trifecta
Control of the narrowly split Minnesota Legislature and the governor’s residence is on the ballot this fall,...
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s relatives issued subpoenas as part of immigration probe
Multiple relatives of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar received grand jury subpoenas, as part of the ongoing criminal...
























