Dana Ferguson
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School safety is shared area of Minnesota lawmaker focus, but parties split on solutions
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School safety is shared area of Minnesota lawmaker focus, but parties split on solutions
Minnesota lawmakers came into the 2026 legislative session with school safety as top priority. While there's overlap in changes that could help secure schools, the narrowly-split Legislature is still ...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/20/school-safety-is-shared-area-of-minnesota-lawmaker-focus-but-parties-split-on-solutions
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Bill ending honor for CeĢsar Chavez in Minnesota bound for governorās desk
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Bill ending honor for CeĢsar Chavez in Minnesota bound for governorās desk
Both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature approved a bill repealing a law celebrating the late labor leaderās birthday following reporting that he sexually abused women and girls.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/26/cesar-chavez-bill-to-be-repealed-in-minnesota
about 1 month ago
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āNever going to happenā: Walz says he wonāt opt Minn. into federal tax change
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āNever going to happenā: Walz says he wonāt opt Minn. into federal tax change
The DFL governor and former public school teacher said he wouldnāt opt into the education tax credit and offered a sharp rebuke to Republicans at the Capitol.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/24/walz-wont-opt-minnesota-into-federal-education-tax-change
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
As Minnesota lawmakers head into deadline week, proposals without a price tag reach a funnel. Bills without backing in both chambers could begin to fall away. That means proposals to limit firearms, weed out fraud or place restrictions on federal immigration agents in the state could be set aside.
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Minnesota Legislatureās deadlines could filter high-interest bills this week
The Minnesota Legislature faces Friday deadlines to move bills without a price tag. Those that donāt make it will likely get funneled out for the year.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/23/minnesota-legislatures-deadlines-could-filter-highinterest-bills-this-week
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison tangle with Republicans in fraud hearing
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison tangle with Republicans in fraud hearing
Republicans questioned top Minnesota Democrats about fraud in state government programs. Gov. Tim Walz contends the GOP is looking for a political issue rather than problem solutions.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/04/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-attorney-general-keith-ellison-to-testify-under-oath-about-fraud
about 2 months ago
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Minnesotaās economic outlook improves with $3.7 billion near-term surplus, though uncertainty looms
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Minnesotaās economic outlook improves with $3.7 billion near-term surplus, though uncertainty looms
Lawmakers got an update on whatās on the horizon for Minnesotaās budget and economy. The forecast is complicated by in-limbo tariffs and impacts of surged federal immigration action.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/27/fraud-funding-freezes-surge-impact-leaves-minnesota-economic-forecast-laden-with-uncertainty
2 months ago
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2 months ago
A newly proposed MN bill suggests a series of changes to the state criminal code, teacher licensing requirements, MDE investigations, mandatory reporter training and school field trip requirements, all aimed at preventing grooming and child abuse in schools.
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Minnesota lawmakers weigh bill aimed at preventing grooming, abuse in schools
The proposed legislation would make grooming a felony, forbid school employees or volunteers from being alone with students during field trips and expand the state licensing boardās ability to suspend...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/24/lawmakers-weigh-bill-aimed-at-preventing-grooming-abuse-in-schools
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Minnesota gun bills stall but Annunciation families vow to keep pushing the proposals
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Minnesota gun bills stall but Annunciation families vow to keep pushing the proposals
Proposed bans on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines stalled in a Minnesota House committee Tuesday after survivors and families affected by the Annunciation Church and School shooting m...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/25/annunciation-families-look-forward-as-gun-bills-stall-in-minnesota
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Colin Hortmanās eight-month journey through grief brought cherished memories flooding back since his parents Melissa and Mark Hortman were killed in their home in June. He says he hopes their deaths remain a clarion call for toned-down political rhetoric.
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After his parentsā killing, Colin Hortman is working through grief, searching for ways to honor them
As the Minnesota Legislature prepares to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, their son Colin shares in an MPR News interview how heās coping with grief and hoping their deaths remain a c...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/17/melissa-hortmans-son-works-through-grief-as-he-searches-for-ways-to-honor-slain-parents
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3 months ago
The immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, said Tom Homan, the border czar for President Donald Trump. āI have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,ā Homan said.
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Border czar Tom Homan: ImmigrationĀ enforcementĀ surge in Minnesota coming to an end
Homan addressed reporters Thursday morning at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, the base for the ongoing federal immigration operation in Minnesota.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/12/tom-homan-federal-immigration-operation-minnesota-news-conference
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Tom Homan, the White House official overseeing the ongoing federal immigration operation in Minnesota, is set to speak with reporters at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
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White House official overseeing federal immigration operation in Minnesota set to speak with reporters
The White House official overseeing the ongoing federal immigration operation in Minnesota is set to speak with reporters on Thursday morning.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/12/tom-homan-federal-immigration-operation-minnesota-news-conference
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White House official Tom Homan announces drawdown by 700 agents in Minnesota
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White House official Tom Homan announces drawdown by 700 agents in Minnesota
Tom Homan, The White House official in charge of the Minnesota immigration enforcement surge, said he is drawing down the number of federal agents in the state by 700 officers. After the drawdown, the...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/04/tom-homan-border-czar-immigration-surge-minnesota-press-conference
3 months ago
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Immigration, fraud motivate voters in strongly attended Minnesota precinct caucuses
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Immigration, fraud motivate voters in strongly attended Minnesota precinct caucuses
Immigration and fraud were two motivating issues for Minnesota caucus attendees last night as attendees also began to sort the field in the governorās race.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/04/immigration-fraud-motivate-voters-in-strongly-attended-minnesota-precinct-caucuses
3 months ago
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ICE attorney to judge: āThis job sucksā
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ICE attorney to judge: āThis job sucksā
A federal judge admonished DHS for repeatedly defying court orders to release detainees, as government lawyers described widespread noncompliance during Minnesotaās immigration crackdown.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/03/ice-attorney-to-judge-this-job-sucks
3 months ago
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Minnesota precinct caucuses offer first venue for voters in chock-full 2026 campaign
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Minnesota precinct caucuses offer first venue for voters in chock-full 2026 campaign
Voters get their first chance to help shape key Minnesota political races at Feb. 3 precinct caucuses. The neighborhood gatherings come as top races see churn and an immigration operation has heighten...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/01/minnesota-precinct-caucuses-offer-first-venue-for-voters-in-chockfull-2026-campaign
3 months ago
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Trump backs off from threat to invoke Insurrection Act
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Trump backs off from threat to invoke Insurrection Act
Hereās the latest Friday around the increased federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota and the protests against theĀ killing of 37-year-old Renee Macklin GoodĀ in Minneapolis last week by a U.S. Imm...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/16/ice-shooting-minneapolis-minnesota-latest-updates
4 months ago
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State agents ousted from ICE shooting probe, feds take control -- Gov. Tim Walz, state officials to respond at 11:30
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State agents ousted from ICE shooting probe, feds take control
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday it was told the FBI is now in sole control of the investigation around the killing of a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday by an ICE agent.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/08/minneapolis-protests-continue-after-renee-good-shoot-and-killed-by-ice-agent
4 months ago
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Live updates: Frey disputes that ICE killed woman in self-defense
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Live updates: Frey disputes that ICE killed woman in self-defense
ICE officials say the woman was shot and killed Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis after attempting to run over agents with her car. Mayor Jacob Frey called the ICE version of what happened āgarba...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/07/shooting-south-minneapolis-ice-agents-federal-operation
4 months ago
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Witnesses report shooting in south Minneapolis amid large federal law enforcement presence
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Witnesses report shooting in south Minneapolis amid large federal law enforcement presence
Witnesses reported a person was shot in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, amid a large presence of federal law enforcement officers. It was not immediately clear who may have been shot, or who m...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/07/ice-agents-present-at-scene-of-possible-shooting-in-south-minneapolis
4 months ago
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Reshuffled Minnesota governorās race after Walz exit will pose challenges for both parties
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Reshuffled Minnesota governorās race after Walz exit will pose challenges for both parties
The decision by Gov. Tim Walz to exit Minnesotaās race for governor will cause both parties to recalibrate their approaches as they choose their candidates in a suddenly open race.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/06/reshuffled-minnesota-governors-race-after-walz-exit-will-pose-challenges-for-both-parties
4 months ago
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Gov. Tim Walz abandons reelection campaign amid unrelenting fraud attention, Trump clashes
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Gov. Tim Walz abandons reelection campaign amid unrelenting fraud attention, Trump clashes
Gov. Tim Walz was three months into a reelection campaign that has been plagued by criticism over his handling of fraud and political opposition stirred up by President Donald Trump.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/05/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-to-hold-news-conference-as-speculation-about-his-reelection-bid-swirls
4 months ago
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Onset of Minnesota paid family and medical leave program viewed as new type of safety net
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Onset of Minnesota paid family and medical leave program viewed as new type of safety net
Minnesotaās paid family and medical leave program launches with the new year. Thousands are preparing to tap the benefits that will offer three-quarters of Minnesota workers more benefits than they ha...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/18/minnesota-paid-family-leave-program-arriving-jan-1-viewed-as-new-kind-of-safety-net
5 months ago
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5 months ago
Two primaries take place on Tuesday that will set the stage for January elections to fill two legislative vacancies. Should DFLers win both, the House will be back to a 67-67 party tie when the Legislature resumes in February.
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Primaries to set special election ballots for Minnesota House seats in St. Paul, Woodbury
The results set the ballots for a pair of January special general elections that will bring the Minnesota House back to its full capacity.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/16/special-election-ballots-set-for-minnesota-house-seats-in-st-paul-woodbury
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āReminded of what weāve lostā: Hortman tribute will be reminder to deescalate Capitol rhetoric
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āReminded of what weāve lostā: Hortman tribute will be reminder to deescalate Capitol rhetoric
A display outside the Minnesota House of Representatives and at the late House DFL Leader Melissa Hortmanās desk cropped up in the wake of her assassination. Legislative leaders have decided it should...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/12/tribute-to-melissa-hortman-in-house-chamber-will-serve-as-rhetoric-reminder-for-lawmakers
5 months ago
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State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before
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State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit that is smaller than before
State finance officials say lawmakers will have about $2.5 billion at their disposal next year but also have to guard against a $3 billion shortfall years into the future.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/04/new-minnesota-economic-forecast-will-dictate-scope-of-2026-session
5 months ago
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Lawmakers react to Trump comments about Somali immigrants, ICE confirms arrests
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Lawmakers react to Trump comments about Somali immigrants, ICE confirms arrests
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trumpās recent disparaging statements about Somali immigrants, calling the remarks āvile, racist lies and slander towards our fellow Minne...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/04/walz-criticizes-trump-remarks-somali-immigrants-immigration-crackdown
5 months ago
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Using anti-fraud powers, Minnesota DHS sets 2-year ban on new group home licensesĀ
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Using anti-fraud powers, Minnesota DHS sets 2-year ban on new group home licenses
Minnesota Human Services Department officials ordered the moratorium using a new state law and executive order aimed at fighting fraud in state programs. Disability services advocates say they were bl...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/03/minnesota-sets-2year-ban-on-new-group-home-licenses-using-antifraud-powers
5 months ago
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Minnesota faces weight of Trump administration actions on multiple fronts
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Minnesota faces weight of Trump administration actions on multiple fronts
At least four federal agencies moved in quick succession to investigate or threaten Minnesota, and an immigration action began as President Donald Trump and Gov. Tim Walz tangle over whose competency ...
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/02/trump-administration-comes-hard-at-minnesota-as-walz-trades-insults-with-president
5 months ago
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Minn. Senate leader canāt imagine ā26 session ending āwithout taking a voteā on gun restrictions
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Minn. Senate leader canāt imagine ā26 session ending āwithout taking a voteā on gun restrictions
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says the Senate is expected to take a vote on proposals to ban assault-style weapons and add firearm restrictions next year.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/18/minnesota-gun-law-vote-unlikely-before-2026-session
5 months ago
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Water pipes, fire stations, rec centers: Billions in project requests await Minnesota lawmakers
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Water pipes, fire stations, rec centers: Billions in project requests await Minnesota lawmakers
Lawmakers are weighing which projects to include in a public construction project bill after receiving more than $6.5 billion in requests from cities, public colleges and state agencies.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/19/minnesota-lawmakers-confront-billions-of-dollars-in-construction-project-requests
5 months ago
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