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June 16, 2023

DOJ accuses Minneapolis Police Department, city of using excessive force, racial discrimination

The DOJ investigation into the Minneapolis police after the death of George Floyd has uncovered evidence of racial discrimination, AG Merrick Garland said.

June 14, 2023

Second man convicted in Minnesota bar shootout that left 1 dead, over a dozen wounded

Terry Brown has been convicted of second-degree murder and five other charges for his role in a 2021 St. Paul bar shootout that left a woman dead and numerous others injured.

June 9, 2023

Pigs run loose on St. Paul-area highway after semitrailer crash

Authorities corralled 50 hogs that escaped an overturned semitrailer truck on Interstate 694 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, during Friday's morning rush hour.

June 2, 2023

Often divided Supreme Court shows unity in protecting this fundamental right

Even with a Supreme Court sharply divided over questions of race, religion and government power, the justices came together to re-affirm the most basic of constitutional freedoms.

June 1, 2023

Minnesota Gov. Walz signs $2.6B infrastructure bill into law

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday signed into law a $2.6 billion bipartisan infrastructure package, showcasing investments in public transit, water treatment and parks.

June 1, 2023

Minnesota law letting ex-felons vote takes effect

Democratic Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon on Thursday registered newly-eligible ex-felons to vote after a law re-enfranchising them took effect.

June 1, 2023

Minnesota to revamp copper-nickel mining rules over light, noise pollution concerns

Minnesota regulators have concluded that existing mining regulations are insufficient in mitigating light and noise pollution from a proposed project in the state's northeast.

May 25, 2023

Minnesota Gov. Walz signs paid family, medical leave bill into law

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday signed into law a bill requiring employers to provide up to 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave per year.

May 22, 2023

Minnesota wraps up budget negotiations, Democrats rejoice over key policy wins

Minnesota's Democrat-led Legislature began finishing state budget negotiations Monday as its majority party celebrated a number of key policy wins this session.

May 22, 2023

Minnesota family whose father was killed while they were detained settles lawsuit for $700,000

A man was killed by Minneapolis police while his family was detained and offering to help calm him down. The family has agreed to a $700,000 settlement with Minneapolis.