Colleges in rural areas of Minnesota are rolling out EV programs in response to workforce needs. Brian Arola reports: www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

With demand rising and tax credits expiring, the utility wants to rapidly expand the batteries and solar it’s building near the shuttering Sherco coal plant. This story was originally published by @canarymedia.com www.minnpost.com/energy/2025/...

Sometimes ‘you need to speak up about national issues, because it affects us all,’ a winning candidate said. Affordability is one of them. Brian Arola reports: www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

Today in reporter Ana Radelat's latest D.C. Memo: Ken Martin takes a victory lap. Plus: The GOP shrugs off Tuesday’s election results; a judge orders the Trump administration to immediately release full SNAP funding; and more. www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2025...

What could the beer industry’s push against THC-infused beverages mean for Minnesota: Ana Radelat writes “Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison raised eyebrows for his support of a campaign to outlaw THC products that are ‘intoxicating.’” www.minnpost.com/national/was...

How did Tuesday's election impact the balance of power in the Minnesota Legislature? Matthew Blake dives in: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

Minneapolis moderates and progressives both spun election results in their favor, but the real winner might be the status quo. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...

This may be the trippiest tour of a church you can find on the entire continent. “Luminiscence,” the trippy, hyper-saturated, fully-immersive light show set to classical music’s greatest hits, is making its North American debut in Minneapolis. www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...

Unofficial results show that 147,702 people, or 55% of registered voters, cast ballots in Tuesday’s municipal election, up from 54% in 2021. www.minnpost.com/metro/2025/1...

Her is the first woman to lead the city and will work with a St. Paul City Council made up of all women. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...

After two rounds of voter tabulation, Frey hit the 50%-plus-one mark sending him back to the mayor’s office. www.minnpost.com/elections/20...

Minneapolis, while you're waiting for results, check out these great photos that @minnpost.bsky.social visual journalist Ellen Schmidt took around town today: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...

Former Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, had stepped down in July after her burglary conviction. www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

With a focus on local artists and a celebration of Black creativity, BLK Collectors hopes to inspire the curator in anyone. www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...

Q&A: Honesty and flexibility are key to success, say leaders of Fraser’s unique services for people with autism who are battling addiction. www.minnpost.com/mental-healt...

The federal government shutdown is likely to cause lapses in a key source of grocery store revenue, though recent court rulings could provide some relief. www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

MinnPost spoke to University of Minnesota students about what issues mattered to them ahead of Minneapolis' mayoral election. Check out the story here: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...

MinnPost reporter Matthew Blake dives into what Demuth's campaign could signal for next year's legislative session. Demuth’s run marks the first time in recent history that a state legislative leader has campaigned against a sitting governor: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

Still unsure who your ideal candidate is for Twin Cities mayoral races? Our friends @sahanjournal.bsky.social created a quiz called Meet Your Mayor to give voters a better way to learn where the candidates stand on the most important issues. Check it out here: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...

Two rulings may bring some relief to Minnesota’s 440,000 SNAP recipients, though it’s not clear whether the Trump administration will comply with the order. www.minnpost.com/national/was...

Changing demographics, ballooning prescription drug costs, plus the ‘will they or won’t they’ extension of a federal subsidy has state officials dismayed and Minnesotans about to get sticker shock. Matthew Blake reports: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

Ana Radelat reports: As food stamp benefits are set to end for 42 million Americans – including 440,000 households in Minnesota – Democrats are insisting the Trump administration can use emergency funds to continue the program through November. www.minnpost.com/national/was...

GOP candidate Royce White’s campaign is almost entirely funded from out of state, though Craig, Flanagan and Schwarze are also raising more political cash somewhere else. www.minnpost.com/national/was...

Gov. Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will use $4 million in emergency state funding to fill some gaps at food shelves as SNAP benefits are set to end if the government shutdown continues. State government reporter Matthew Blake reports: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

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In her latest D.C. Memo, Ana Radelat reports, "As the shutdown of the federal government grinds on without any resolution in sight, Americans continue to blame Republicans slightly more than Democrats for the impasse." www.minnpost.com/dc-memo/2025...

The COVID-19 pandemic may be in our rearview, but we’re still reckoning with pandemic-era art. Sheila Regan writes: www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...

In his latest story, political reporter Matthew Blake breaks down the impacts as hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are about to lose their food and heating assistance amid the government shutdown. Learn more here: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

Debate over the new policy continues as the Trump administration extends to universities an ultimatum that raises free speech questions. www.minnpost.com/education/20...

A bailout could hold farmers over as they contend with market disruptions linked to Trump’s trade war. www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

The outcome of Minneapolis’ mayoral and city council elections will signal voters’ enthusiasm for policies designed to support thousands of renters. www.minnpost.com/metro/2025/1...

About a decade ago, as artist Dyani White Hawk’s career took off, she began inviting others into her process. Her inspiration, in part, came from collaborations close to home. www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...

The shutdown threatened to close dozens of Head Start centers. Then the state stepped in. Read our blog to stay up to date on shutdown impacts: www.minnpost.com/national/was...

Unless Ant makes the hardest leap of all — going from a top-ten player to one of the two or three best in the league — the Wolves will not take their own difficult step of advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Britt Robson reports: www.minnpost.com/sports/2025/...

Inpatient facilities like Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation are critical resources for youth in recovery. www.minnpost.com/threesixty-j...

Sen. Ann Rest will retire after more than 40 years at the Capitol, with much of her accomplishments focused on tax law. Political reporter Matthew Blake covers her time in office: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...

We reported on eight skate park projects that have received funding from the Legislature. We also made a short video.

Is Uptown dead? Long live Uptown? Another great piece by @blindeke.bsky.social.

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"A bipartisan budget requires compromises, and each leader will have to sell those compromises to their caucuses. As the scene Thursday showed, some compromises will be harder for legislators to digest than others." Then, "Walz addressed the elephant in the room – or rather, right outside of it."

Yesterday's budget compromise "is especially impressive, the governor said, 'at a time of chaos and dysfunction at the federal level. 'I think the country would be appreciative of this, because it can still work. Democracy is hard, but it can still work.' And then chaos and dysfunction happened."

Should we start calling him Julius the Juggernaut? #nba #timberwolves #warriors #playoffs

Craig’s decision to run for retiring U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s seat prompted the Cook Political Report to change its rating of the 2nd District seat from “safe Democrat” to “likely Democrat,” which makes the race more competitive for the GOP.

Continuing with our coverage of Minnesota Medicaid, MinnPost data journalist Shadi Bushra put together this explainer with interactive visuals.

Minnesota has long been a national leader in helping its residents access health insurance. But the state squeezing all it can from Medicaid dovetails with spiraling costs in long-term care. It also makes Minnesota vulnerable if Trump and a GOP-controlled Congress cut Medicaid dollars.

The Minneapolis Police Department will start using encrypted scanners, meaning news media and members of the public won't be able to listen in real time.

It's been 100 days since the second Trump administration took office. Since then, tariffs, the clawbacks of federal funding and an immigration crackdown have hit the state’s economy and policies. Our reporters break down some of the effects on Minnesota: www.minnpost.com/national/202...

Imagine losing the key to your house, your business, or your car – then finding out you can’t legally replace it in Minnesota.