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Elections & Campaigns

Vice presidential campaign pulls Gov. Tim Walz away from Minnesota

For the foreseeable future, Minnesota might be more of a layover than a home base for Gov. Tim Walz as he racks up the miles ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 15, 2024 5:50 am

News

Former students and colleagues recall high school teachers Tim and Gwen Walz as allies and advocates

MANKATO — Jacob Reitan said he told Gwen Walz he was gay before he told his parents. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 12, 2024 10:34 am

Elections & Campaigns

What Walz — and the records — say about his military service as others criticized it

In 1981, Tim Walz and his father traveled to the nearest Army National Guard enlistment officer to his hometown in Nebraska. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 8, 2024 12:09 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota Supreme Court upholds law speeding up voting rights restoration

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a state law that expands voter eligibility for people with felony records. The court did not rule on ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 4:50 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Walz opponents criticize the governor’s 2020 riot response

Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate has Republicans renewing their attacks on the DFL governor for his ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 4:48 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Gov. Walz reportedly still on Kamala Harris’ VP shortlist, announcement could come Monday

Within the next day, we should learn whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz lands the Democratic vice presidential nomination — or gets passed over for another ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 5, 2024 1:21 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Big job ahead for panel tasked with felony marijuana expungements

If you’ve been convicted of what used to be a marijuana-related crime in Minnesota, your record could be cleared as part of the state’s adult-use ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, August 2, 2024 9:17 am

News

‘Build the plane while we’re flying it’: Cannabis regulators ready for next phase of legalization

A year after it became legal for adults 21 and up to use, possess and grow their own cannabis in Minnesota, state regulators are busy ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, August 1, 2024 11:03 am

News

If roughly 40 percent of Americans avoid the news, what does that mean for political engagement?

There’s no doubt we’re living in polarizing times. But a large swath of Americans are less polarized than the headlines would suggest. That’s because about ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:12 am

Health Updates

988 becomes Minnesota’s go-to call for mental health help

Parker Roth handles some of the hardest calls in Minnesota.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:10 am

News

A treasure hunt to make Minnesota property maps more accurate

On the boundary between Polk and Clearwater Counties in northwestern Minnesota, surveyors Garrett Borowicz and Brandon Carlson push through brush to inspect a large oak ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 29, 2024 5:20 am

Health Updates

Minnesota prepares for Iowa’s abortion restrictions to take effect on Monday

One of the nation’s strictest abortion laws will take effect in Iowa on Monday. Abortion care providers in Minnesota expect an increase in patients as ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, July 29, 2024 5:12 am

Elections & Campaigns

Under Democratic nomination schedule, VP speculation could end next week for Walz, others

Speculation surrounding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s fate on the presidential ticket could be decided as early as next week.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:58 pm

News

Travel woes and Delta delays continue, but may be easing at MSP airport

After several days of canceled and delayed flights, Delta Airlines was edging toward normal operation at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The airline, dominant at the ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:24 am

Elections & Campaigns

Trump to appear in Minnesota alongside his new vice presidential candidate this weekend in St. Cloud

Former President Donald Trump will be in Minnesota this week campaigning for his White House bid amid his insistence he can capture a state elusive ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:35 pm

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