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March 22, 2023

Former DEI official alleges 'anti-black racism' from Black Minneapolis city officials: 'Weapons of Whiteness'

Former equity director of Minneapolis drafted a scathing memo detailing a "toxic" work environment which she blamed on an 'anti-black sentiment' among Black city officials.

March 22, 2023

Police cite R. Kelly lyrics after hordes of men duped by phony prostitution ad

The Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota arrested 23 men who responded to a phony prostitution ad, and warned the suspects with lyrics from an R. Kelly song.

March 22, 2023

Gruesome discovery made along Minnesota lake shore, police have 'person of interest'

Less than 24 hours after a Minnesota highway crew found human remains in a tote along Mille Lacs Lake, police said they have one person in custody.

March 22, 2023

Supporters of paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rally at state Capitol

Minnesota residents that want to create a paid family and medical leave system in the state rallied at the state's Capitol on Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz spoke to the supporters.

March 22, 2023

Minnesota budget targets add up to nearly $17.9 billion in new spending, includes $3 billion for tax cuts

Minnesota's budget targets for this year includes three billion dollars for tax cuts. The total broad budget targets add up to nearly $17.9 billion in new spending.

March 22, 2023

Lead prosecutor who helped convict Derek Chauvin of murder appointed judge in Hennepin County

Matthew Frank, a lead judge who helped convict Derek Chauvin of murder, has been appointed as a judge. Frank is the second member of the Chauvin prosecuting team to become a judge.

March 21, 2023

USA Today gives 'Woman of the Year' honor to transgender state lawmaker

"Outnumbered" panelists said Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke's placement on the list detracts from the other accomplished women who were honored.

March 21, 2023

Minnesota moves to fortify status as refuge for people seeking abortions

Minnesota's House passed a bill that will make Minnesota a refugee for patients from restrictive states seeking abortions. The bill will also protect providers who serve the patients.

March 20, 2023

Minnesota Republican donor, charged with sex trafficking minors, to go on trial

Anton 'Tony' Lazzaro, a well-connected Republican from Minnesota, is facing federal charges of sex trafficking minors. Lazzaro claims the government targeted him for political reasons.

March 19, 2023

Anti-capitalist teacher promotes anarchy, 'loves' when students have 'no respect for authority'

Minnesota science teacher, Mandi Jung praises the idea of having no respect for authority while promoting anti-capitalist perspectives.