Author: Minnesota Reformer

Ken Martin, DFL Chair, launches bid for DNC chair, promising to rebuild Democrats’ brand and address challenges in the post-Biden era

Insurance trade group calls for Minnesota Attorney General to investigate Otsego HOA and property manager Gassen over $18K roof replacement fees.

Eden Prairie-based Gassen faces scrutiny as Otsego homeowners question $18K roof charges and contractor conflicts tied to HOA.

Despite strong support, Minnesota’s ambitious child care subsidy program faces underfunding, leaving middle-class families grappling with high costs.

Minnesota’s bill to share police misconduct data aimed for better Brady compliance was pulled due to a lack of consensus among stakeholders.

A bill allowing school officers to use prone restraints, signed by Gov. Walz, amends a 2023 law amidst significant debate and concern for student safety.

DFL lawmakers propose a $500 million child care subsidy program to alleviate Minnesota parents’ burden, aiming to lower costs significantly.

State DFL lawmakers propose the Great Start Affordability Scholarship to aid child care costs, balancing family needs with budgetary constraints amid a shrinking surplus.

Minnesota lawmakers propose altering a law limiting school police’s use of force, sparking debate and opposition from various groups.

Local transit agencies are adopting Uber and Lyft-like microtransit services to better serve riders, with increasing demand and post-pandemic recovery.