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February 4, 2023

Minnesota bill would make state 'trans refuge' for kids seeking transgender medical treatment

Minnesota will consider a bill introduced by Rep. Leigh Finke of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party that seeks to transform the state into a "trans refuge."

February 3, 2023

Minnesota Gov. Walz makes Juneteenth state holiday, bans 'hair discrimination'

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed bills making Juneteenth a state holiday and banning discrimination based on hair texture and style.

February 2, 2023

Minnesota moves toward 2040 carbon neutrality goal

A bill rapidly advancing through the Minnesota Legislature would mandate generation of 100% carbon-free electricity by utility companies by 2040.

February 2, 2023

Minnesota police employees nurse injured puppy back to health after fleeing suspects toss him from car window

Sheriff's office workers in Minnesota are helping a puppy they named "Taho" to recover from a broken leg after he was thrown from a window by suspects involved in a car chase.

February 1, 2023

2nd man pleads guilty in death of 15 year old near Minnesota school

A second man has pleaded guilty in the death of a 15-year-old near a Minnesota school. The teen was fatally shot and the shooting seriously injured another teenager.

February 1, 2023

Trial for final Minneapolis officer indicted in Floyd killing nears its end

The deadline for final arguments in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao, who was charged for his role in the police-involved death of George Floyd, passed Tuesday.

January 31, 2023

Former US Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican, dies at the age of 88

Minnesota Republican David Durenberger has died at the age of 88. The former U.S. senator died of natural causes in his home, surrounded by family.

January 31, 2023

Minnesota licensing board using ‘mafia tactics’ on new teachers to accept critical race theory: Experts

New teachers in Minnesota are expected to adopt aspects of critical race theory and gender ideology in order to acquire teaching licenses in the state.

January 30, 2023

'Barbaric' Minnesota abortion bill lambasted by state senator: 'Future generations will look back in horror'

Republican State Sen. Julia Coleman called the new abortion legislation "dangerous" and criticized Democrats for denying Republicans' efforts to make the bill more moderate.

January 28, 2023

Minnesota Senate passes abortion bill opponents call 'most extreme' in nation

The Minnesota Senate passed the PRO Act early Saturday morning, legislation that supporters say protects the right to abortion and opponents say is an "extreme" measure permitting late-term abortion.