Shooting left 17 others, including 14 children, injured during mass at Annunciation Catholic School.| Perham Focus
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With a tied House and partisan divides, Minnesota lawmakers passed a $67 billion state budget and a $700 million bonding package in what Gov. Tim Walz is calling a historic feat.| Perham Focus
The Legislature also passed a repeal for MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults, new data center provisions and modifications to the state’s safe and sick time law.| Perham Focus
Gov. Tim Walz is set to appear alongside governors from New York and Illinois over immigration enforcement as part of a hearing with “sanctuary governors.”| Perham Focus
County sheriffs and attorneys ask lawmakers to fund mental health facilities as jails have a backlog of mentally ill individuals due to the state’s pause on the 48-hour rule.| Perham Focus
Progress at the Capitol ‘as slow as molasses’ as legislative leaders work to caucus votes and wait for revisors to draft bills ahead of a special session.| Perham Focus
Ancy Morse became the first woman attorney in Olmsted County. She died May 3 after battling cancer| Perham Focus
Republicans said Minnesota Paid Leave Law is one-size-fits-all and asked for a delay to the program, which is set to launch in 2026| Perham Focus
DFLer David Gottfried won Tuesday’s special election for Roseville House seat 40B, restoring a full Minnesota House. Gottfried was running against Republican candidate Paul Wikstrom.| Perham Focus
An SEIU spokesperson explained that since drivers are technically independent contractors and not employees, this right isn’t already afforded under state and federal law.| Perham Focus
Bills aim to ease the strain on EMS across the state by establishing grants, new training, and higher pay rates.| Perham Focus
New funding aims to support training for 94 candidates and address officer shortages across Minnesota.| Perham Focus
A new OLA report finds that DHS has not been complying with proper financial oversight and practices.| Perham Focus
Republicans prepare to challenge election results in light of missing ballots in Shakopee| Perham Focus
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Mary Murphy joined Forum Communications in October 2024 as the Minnesota State Correspondent. She can be reached by email at mmurphy@forumcomm.com.| Perham Focus
An initial recount Thursday increased one House candidate’s lead slightly as officials work to settle races that could affect which party has the Minnesota House majority| Perham Focus