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News · MN
The complaint targets Minnesota judges’ criticism of Metro Surge and begins a review process rather than deciding the matter.
News · MN
The federal charges are not directly connected to a named candidate, political race or specific election.
News · MN
The attorney general warns that Google’s proposed Pine Island data center could lead to higher Xcel Energy rates.
News · MN
The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance requiring human oversight of driverless rideshare service in the city.
News · MN
The federal charges are not directly linked to a candidate, political race or named election.
News · MN
The Minneapolis mayor rejected a city ordinance addressing driverless rideshare service.
News · MN
The Minneapolis City Council approved an ordinance concerning driverless rideshares, but Mayor Jacob Frey says he will veto it.
News · MN
The Justice Department’s misconduct complaint concerns interviews by Minnesota’s former chief federal judge and other federal judges.
News · MN
Federal charges accuse 10 foreign nationals of illegally casting ballots in Minnesota state elections.
News · MN
Federal charges accuse 10 foreign nationals of illegally casting ballots in Minnesota elections.
Race preview · MN
Betty Mccollum, Aswar Rahman, Paul Xiong and Paul Wikstrom are running in the contested 2026 race for Minnesota’s 4th District.
News · MN
The Minnesota Attorney General has started a public review of the proposed merger between HealthPartners and Essentia.
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Minnesota’s attorney general is inviting community views on HealthPartners’ proposed acquisition of Essentia Health.
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Minnesota requires hyperscale data centers to cover certain power costs, while 22 local governments have paused new projects.
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A federal lawsuit challenges 30-day handgun waits that the Justice Department says can extend to nearly 60 days.
News · MN
Minnesota’s Nov. 3 ballot includes contests for U.S. Senate, all eight U.S. House seats and four statewide offices.
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The lawsuit challenges gun-purchase waiting periods involving Minnesota and its two largest cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
News · MN
The legal challenge targets Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul over a waiting period for firearm purchases.
News · MN
The Justice Department is challenging firearm purchase waiting periods in Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Candidate profile · MN
Luke Gulbranson is a Democrat running in the contested 2026 general election for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District.
News · MN
NBC News projected Tad Jude to win the Republican primary and Steve Simon to win the uncontested Democratic primary for secretary of state.
News · MN
Neighbors and rideshare drivers addressed the Minneapolis City Council as it considered a proposed ordinance.
News · MN
Roper argues that Minneapolis Public Schools is not explaining school closures in language that can persuade city residents.
News · MN
The Minnesota senator’s measure focuses on research and treatment for tick-borne diseases.
News · MN
The Minnesota senator’s measure focuses on federal research and treatment efforts involving tick-borne diseases.
News · MN
Minneapolis Public Schools is considering school closures as part of its response to budget challenges.
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of states challenging a proposed rule described as anti-immigrant.
News · MN
A first-in-the-nation ban and a federal lawsuit have made Minnesota central to the dispute over who regulates prediction markets.
Candidate profile · MN
Republican Mike Ruoho is among the candidates listed for Minnesota’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.
Candidate profile · MN
Anson Amberson is a DFL candidate in the contested 2026 election for Minnesota's 6th Congressional District.