Referencing cases of government fraud in Minnesota, lawmakers are looking to tackle fiscal responsibility and accountability in the upcoming session| InForum
At a Sunday evening press conference, Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said the search for Boelter remains a “very active investigation”| InForum
Gov. Tim Walz addressed the state and nation after Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, was arrested Sunday night in Sibley County| InForum
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.| InForum
The parents of 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel spoke out after the mass shooting in Minneapolis.| InForum
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The fourth-term representative joins a crowded Republican race with two former gubernatorial candidates — Republicans Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls.| InForum
A look at some of what got done in the regular session, what didn’t and what’s still up in the air as the Legislature poises for a special session| InForum
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.| InForum
As Democrats continue to boycott, the Minnesota high court heard arguments Thursday over whether House Republicans have a quorum with 67 members, or if 68 members are needed to hold sessions| InForum
Democrats followed through on their promise to no-show on the first day of Minnesota's legislative session, they said, to “protect the will of the voters.”| InForum
Lawmakers debate nursing homes, costs to counties and Medicaid cuts in debates over the Human Services budgets, which propose up to $300 million in cuts.| InForum
Projections presented Thursday, March 6 are down from November’s budget forecast, which showed an anticipated $5 billion deficit for 2028-29| InForum
Minnesota Senate Democrats, joint House and Gov. Tim Walz all target health budget, while House rules out education cuts. Walz tax changes would reduce sales tax rate but expand taxable services.| InForum
Eric Taubel will take on an interim leadership role after Charlene Briner steps down as director of the state’s cannabis office.| InForum
The incident leading to the 4-0 commission vote involved a man served 14 alcoholic drinks in 96 minutes.| InForum
The DOJ label contradicts Gov. Tim Walz’s testimony in June before Congress that the state does not have a law interrupting federal immigration enforcement.| InForum
Bill author Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, says mandates like ethnic studies are “distractions” from addressing lowering test scores across the state.| InForum
House Republicans push bills to fund pregnancy centers and address “born alive” infants while DFL legislators look to eliminate discrimination based on “pregnancy outcome”| InForum
Weeks out from a new budget, lawmakers push through bipartisan efforts in the Minnesota Legislature| InForum
Mary Murphy joined Forum Communications in October 2024 as the Minnesota State Correspondent. She can be reached by email at mmurphy@forumcomm.com.| InForum
Minnesota congresswoman Smith said the decision to step out of the race for 2026 is “not political, it is entirely personal.”| InForum
Hennepin County reportedly fires driver, grapples with election security questions after open trunk full of ballots was found unattended in Edina| InForum
Hennepin County representative: ‘We had believed that we were doing what we were supposed to do’| InForum
Republicans prepare to challenge election results in light of missing ballots in Shakopee| InForum
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| InForum
President-elect Trump has proposed increasing taxes on imports, or tariffs, of up to 10-20%, with higher figures for countries like Mexico and China .| InForum
‘A golden opportunity,’ House leaders from the DFL and GOP said Wednesday as they explained that the 67-67 House tie created opportunity for bipartisan work| InForum
