3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (356+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota senators on Thursday, Feb. 19, honored longtime state Sen. Bruce Anderson, who died July 21 at the age of 75. A Republican from Buffalo representing District 29, Anderson served four terms in the Senate and nine terms in the House, for…...

2+ day, 36+ min ago  (513+ words) ST. PAUL " Independent Twin Cities journalist Georgia Fort walked into the federal courthouse in St. Paul on Tuesday to people shouting outside, "Drop the charges, support free speech!" She and St. Paul activist Trahern Crews each pleaded not guilty Tuesday,…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (736+ words) ST. PAUL " On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman's desk on the House floor remained empty aside from a large bundle of red roses. Just above her desk in the House gallery, flowers lay on…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (195+ words) ST. PAUL " Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance on Friday, Feb. 13, to charges related to a church protest earlier this month. Lemon is one of five to appear in federal court Friday for…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1175+ words) ST. PAUL " Lawmakers are set to convene the 2026 legislative session on Feb. 17, and the months away from the Capitol were anything but a break. Days after lawmakers gaveled out on June 9, the interim became immediately marked by a series of…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (325+ words) ST. PAUL " A man being pursued by federal agents in St. Paul crashed and was taken to the hospital Wednesday with non-life threatening injuries, according to St. Paul police. Officers responded to a report of a crash at 9:40 a.m. at Western…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (545+ words) As the 2026 election season heats up, Minnesotans are once again preparing for spirited debates. We'll argue over taxes, health care, education, public safety, agriculture, energy, and how best to grow Minnesota's economy. That's normal " and healthy " in a democracy built…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (201+ words) Minnesota Republicans and Democrats will caucus at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, meeting in small precinct-level groups to discuss issues and candidates. Participants can help shape a proposed party platform and elect delegates to help decide later endorsements. Participants also will be allowed…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (459+ words) The Whipple federal building is a target for protestors because it is a command center for large-scale ICE immigration-enforcement efforts. It is located within the Unorganized Fort Snelling Territory. Given that it is not located in a city, Hennepin County…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (482+ words) I'll extend some grace to headline writers, media pundits, and every two-bit avatar on X who insist on treating our state like it's one city with one set of priorities. But the truth is simple: The Minnesota that isn't Minneapolis…...