Jul 28 What to know as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota in August By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesotans can legally possess and grow their own marijuana for recreational purposes starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, subject to limits meant to keep a lid on things while the state sets up a full-blown legal cannabis industry. Continue reading
May 24 Minnesota governor signs ‘One Minnesota Budget’ in celebratory moment for Democrats By Trisha Ahmed, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The so-called "One Minnesota Budget" includes funding for free school meals to kids and free tuition at public colleges for students whose families earn less than $80,000 a year. Continue reading
May 19 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs gun safety measures By Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press Walz said Friday it took decades for these measures to be considered in Minnesota. Gabby Giffords also spoke at the event. She's a former Democratic congresswoman from Arizona who was shot in the head in 2011. Continue reading
May 11 Minnesota poised to ban non-essential uses of PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’ By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press “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. Continue reading
Apr 27 Washington, Minnesota become transgender and abortion sanctuaries By Lisa Baumann, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 17 Minnesota settles lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul as trial end nears By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesota has announced a settlement in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: Biden talks clean energy at a Minnesota facility By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden ventured to suburban Minneapolis on Monday to talk about factory jobs and contrast his agenda with “the last guy" who had his job. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Ohio Congressional delegation unveils legislation following Norfolk Southern derailment By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A bipartisan group of senators and representatives from Ohio held a news briefing on Thursday to introduce new legislation to improve railroad safety. Continue reading
Mar 30 Fiery train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuations for nearby residents By Josh Funk, Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press Authorities say a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup has derailed and caught fire in Minnesota and nearby residents have been ordered to evacuate from their homes. Continue reading
Mar 28 Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to lead the opening statements Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs. Continue reading