Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
During hunting season, the Minnesota DNR relies on conservation officers to maintain the rules. Oftentimes, those officers come across a situation where the perceptive nose of a dog can help things immensely.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:56 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
New COVID-19 boosters have been released to the public, and health experts are already advising people get the shots if they’re able.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
MITM set out to quantify how partisan—or nonpartisan—the legislative session really was.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 8:07 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
With fall right around the corner, Minnesota continues to face drought conditions across much of the state. Last week, several counties in northeast Minnesota were upgraded to “Exceptional Drought” on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona stopped in Minnesota as part of his multi-state “Back to School Bus Tour: Raise the Bar.”
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Beginning October 1st, all adult Minnesotans will be allowed to own a driver’s license, regardless of immigration status.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Minnesota Health officials say the state’s COVID-19 cases are on the rise, an increase in line with national trends
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 8:05 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Tuesday, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the first 10 drugs eligible for the new Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program. Part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the program allows Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
“This new law, and its use of force, which is a very small piece, doesn’t allow them to prone a kid out,” said State Representative Jeff Witte ( R - Lakeville).
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Hudson, who’s served on the court since 2015, will be the first Person of Color to serve as Chief Justice in the State of Minnesota.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
“In our Minnesota and Dakotas Region right now we have deployed 10 volunteers to help with those relief efforts in Hawaii,” said Sue Thesenga, Communications director for the region.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
As with any new industry, though, there are often questions about certain processes, licenses, and regulations surrounding the product.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Minnesota Republicans sent a second letter to DFL state leaders on Tuesday, once again calling for a special session to address concerns over the state’s new cannabis law.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
With the new law, Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety is reminding people that operating a vehicle while high is still driving while impaired.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
MnDOT raised 4 signs along Highway 5 as they officially dedicated a section of highway near Paisley Park to the late Prince Rogers Nelson.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
The second day of Minnesota’s Farmfest was jam-packed with guest appearances from lawmakers, leaders, and commissioners from different parts of the state.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Minnesota officially became the 23rd state to legalize cannabis on Tuesday. While Governor Tim Walz signed the bill in May, the substance became legal to possess on August 1st.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota on Tuesday, August 1st, and while many are excited, experts say it’s important to remember the process will take some time.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Thursday, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) continued a statewide tour meant to highlight investments in the workforce, this time stopping by a nursing home training center in Roseville.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
While legalization itself was a priority for the DFL entering the 2023 legislative session, the expungement of cannabis-related crimes was right alongside it.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
For the fourth month in a row, Minnesota has seen an increase in labor force participation.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 8:33 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited a summer school program in Savage, MN taking the reins as the head of the classroom for the afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 7:42 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
This week, the Minnesota DNR awarded $2.4M in grant money to 35 communities in Minnesota to help manage the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
The Walz administration announced it had awarded $7M in grant money to 47 youth organizations around the state.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 2:54 AM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
On July 1st, Minnesota joined the ranks of 4 other states (North Dakota, Oklahoma, California) in banning non-compete clauses.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 7:14 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
"We're going to fix that next time we have a chance at the legislature," said Commissioner Paul Marquart.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Governor Tim Walz visited Bloomington-based Polar Semiconductor on Friday, highlighting the Minnesota-based company’s efforts in the chip manufacturing field.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Typically fireworks create a lot of smoke, which can lead to poor air quality after the holiday. In fact, some of the worst air quality ever recorded in the state came from fireworks.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
With unfavorable drought conditions across almost the entire state, the DNR is asking people to be extremely cautious.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:38 AM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
“During Operation Dry Water, which is July 1 through July 3, we are stepping up our efforts to keep our lakes, rivers, and our roads as safe as they can be."
Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
With the date just a few days away, here’s a look at some of the bills to look out for.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is spearheading an effort to maintain access to AM radio in all vehicles in the US after several manufacturers expressed plans to eliminate the service from their vehicles.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
The bill, most commonly referred to as the PRO Act, codified the state’s Doe V. Gomez Supreme Court Ruling into law.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arrived in Minneapolis on Friday, as thousands of fans lined up outside US Bank Stadium in anticipation.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Gov. Walz visited a lake in southern Minnesota to highlight investments made during the legislative session to strengthen the state’s fishing industry.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
The program aims to balance out any past harm that may have been done to certain communities by giving them a special application to obtain licensing.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
MN House leaders give thoughts on the 2023 legislative session.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Minnesota Senators sat down for 1-on-1 interviews following the legislative session.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Wednesday on the steps of the Capitol building in St. Paul, Governor Tim Walz signed the state's budget into law.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
The measures are a part of the State’s Public Safety Omnibus bill, and include Universal Background Checks and “Red-Flag Laws.”
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 7:45 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Monday, nurses with the MNA gathered with lawmakers at the State Capitol to address comments made by Mayo Clinic last Friday
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 3:33 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Republicans have been critical of the DFL’s tax policy since the start of the session, asking them to pass more tax cuts before they could pass other legislation.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 8:11 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
The bill allows employees to take up to 18 weeks of paid leave each year, with a cap of 12 weeks per single incident.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Minnesota Gov. Walz visited a 129-year-old fish hatchery hoping to see how his proposed funding could make a meaningful difference statewide.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
“We have a record amount of funding, $50 million, allocated for the Northern Lights Express in the Senate Transportation bill and budget,” said McEwen.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Many of the state’s rivers are on the back end of the crest, meaning as long as there’s a normal level of precipitation, the floodwaters should subside fairly soon.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Thursday, Governor Tim Walz and others gathered at the State Emergency Operations Center in St. Paul to address growing concerns of a heavy flooding season.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed its first omnibus bill of the legislative session, the Agriculture budget omnibus bill, with a vote of 58-7.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
As members of the House and Senate draw closer to the end of the session, both chambers are preparing to tackle omnibus bills and budget items.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Quinn Gorham
Minnesota lawmakers from the state’s Reproductive Freedom Caucus gathered alongside activists to address a Texas court ruling that could impact abortion rights in Minnesota.