Nation May 11 Minnesota poised to ban non-essential uses of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’ “Amara's Law” will allow only limited exceptions to the ban, such as firefighting foam used at airports and oil refineries and in protective clothing for firefighters.
Politics Apr 27 Washington, Minnesota become transgender and abortion sanctuaries Democratic governors in Washington state and Minnesota on Thursday enacted legal protections for people who travel to those states seeking reproductive and gender-affirming procedures and treatment.
Politics Apr 17 Minnesota settles lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul as trial end nears Minnesota has announced a settlement in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria.
Politics Mar 28 Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to lead the opening statements Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs.
Nation Mar 17 Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in tax case Chauvin and his now ex-wife were charged with multiple counts of underreporting their income and failing to file tax returns. His ex-wife pleaded guilty earlier to two counts.
Politics Mar 08 Minnesota governor signs executive order protecting rights to gender affirming care Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to seek and receive gender affirming health care.
Nation Jan 18 Derek Chauvin’s lawyer says ex-cop didn’t get a fair trial, asks court to void verdict An attorney for Derek Chauvin has asked an appeals court to throw out the former Minneapolis police officer's convictions in the murder of George Floyd.
Nation Jan 04 Massive winter storms dump on California, Upper Midwest Major winter storms are dumping on California and a stretch of the Upper Midwest — as a possible tornado damaged homes in the South.
Politics Jan 02 Tim Walz sworn in for 2nd term as Minnesota governor, pledges boosts to education Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to make the largest investments in public education in Minnesota history as he begins his second term.
Politics Sep 04 Some states have laws to tax student loan debt forgiven by Biden’s plan President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could lift crushing debt burdens from millions of borrowers, but the tax man may demand a cut of the relief in some states.