Author: MinnPost

This is the second year Juneteenth has been recognized as a state holiday and the fourth it’s been recognized federally. Since these recognitions, celebrations have grown across the state.

A new Minnesota law prevents officers from using the smell of cannabis as the sole reason to search a vehicle, aligning with a recent Supreme Court decision.

A task force struggled to distribute $500 million in hero checks to Minnesota’s frontline workers, highlighting political clashes and eligibility issues.

An officer doing so, however, wouldn’t allow for dismissal of a charge, citation or evidence collected during the stop.

The state political parties hope to keep divisions and drama at bay while unifying delegates during the gatherings.

Despite bipartisan efforts and near-agreement between tribes, tracks, and charities, Minnesota’s sports betting bill failed to pass before the legislative session ended.

Legislation shifts light rail project oversight to MnDOT, increasing accountability and requiring legislative approval for spending, aiming for improved project management and transparency.

Lawmakers either ran out of time or couldn’t reach agreement on sports betting, an infrastructure bill and an Equal Rights Amendment before midnight Sunday.

DFL lawmakers are split between passing progressive legislation and avoiding contentious issues as they face possible loss of House control in November.

The bill increases the penalty for straw purchasing from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, the maximum sentence to two years in prison and the maximum fine from $10,000 to $20,000.