Author: MinnPost

With speculation surrounding the 2024 presidential election, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is considered a potential vice presidential candidate if President Biden steps aside.

Minnesota’s House race gains national attention as pivotal for shifting control, spotlighted by several political analysts.

In recent hearings, Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor Judy Randall revealed how state agencies often miss clear signs of fraud due to a lack of regulatory mindset, impacting oversight in major programs.

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.