Republican-backed bill fails in first floor vote in Minnesota House

A Republican-backed bill before the Minnesota House aimed at opening more records at the state attorney general’s office failed on party lines Thursday in the chamber’s first floor vote of the legislative session. The measure would have changed the wording …

Judge denies motion to dismiss Minnesota climate lawsuit

A Ramsey County judge recently ruled that Minnesota’s lawsuit alleging major oil and gas companies misled Minnesotans about climate change can move forward. Originally filed in 2020, the case inches closer to trial, defeating defendants’ efforts to get the …

As Minnesota puts fraud under the microscope, there’s one type it shouldn’t neglect: payroll abuses

Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of guest commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here.Fraud has gripped the Minnesota Legislature, dominating headlines and fueling legislative debates. From Medicaid mismanagement …

Minnesota should create a statewide inspector general’s office

Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of guest commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here.What do state inspectors general inspect? When John Hunter Raines embezzled $4.8 million from the Virginia Birth-Related …

U of M team searches for new wine grape that can survive the coldest Minnesota winter

The University of Minnesota hasn't released a red wine grape in nearly 20 years. Researchers are hoping to find a new grape to please wine lovers. EXCELSIOR, Minn — When most people taste wine, they search for good flavor and good aroma. At the …

Xcel says it will meet carbon-free law by 2035 under energy plan approved by Minnesota regulators

Xcel Energy says it expects to meet Minnesota’s carbon-free law five years early by shutting down its coal plants, extending the life of two nuclear plants, and building vast amounts of new wind, solar and battery power.The company could come close to …

Programs for Minnesota farmers clouded in uncertainty amid federal funding freeze

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Post All-Star Break Title Odds for Minnesota Timberwolves, Wild

Both the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Timberwolves are playoff caliber teams as we enter the post-All-Star Break portion of the NHL and NBA seasons. Fans of both teams are eager to see what this half of the season could bring their teams, which may include …

Remembering Minnesota's First Theme Park

Decades before Valley Fair and Nickelodeon Universe opened, there was the Wonderland Amusement Park, the first of its kind in Minnesota. Not only did it have all of the traditional things you would expect out of a theme park from its day, but it also had …