Minnesota - Page 170

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.

June 1, 2023

Man charged with attacking Rep. Angie Craig in DC apartment building pleads guilty

A man accused of assaulting Democratic U.S Rep. Angie Craig in a Washington D.C. apartment building has pleaded guilty.

June 1, 2023

Crews still cleaning up following 2 train derailments in Minnesota, North Dakota

Two trains derailed in Minnesota and North Dakota earlier in the week, and crews are still working to clean up the damages. No toxic chemicals spilled in the crash.

June 1, 2023

Blue state ban forbidding religious colleges from dual-credit program violates Constitution: lawsuit

Christian parents are suing the state of Minnesota over an amendment to a state dual-enrollment program that shuts out religious universities from eligibility.

June 1, 2023

Minnesota Gov Walz says train containing hazardous materials derailed near Lancaster

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said late Wednesday evening that a train derailed near Lancaster. Some of the freight cars were reportedly carrying hazardous materials.

May 31, 2023

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana for people over 21 starting in August

The governor of Minnesota has signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana for people who are 21 and older. The substance will become legal in August.

May 30, 2023

Minnesota Gov Walz expected to sign bill legalizing recreational marijuana

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign legislation on Tuesday legalizing recreational marijuana, making the state the 23rd to do so.

May 30, 2023

Pro-gender transition book ‘Call me Max’ available to kindergarten students in Minnesota: Report

A children's book about gender transition and confusion is available to kindergarten students in a Minnesota school district, according to 13 WHAM ABC.