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Walz Subpoenaed For Oversight of $250M Fraud Scheme
The charges tied to the quarter-billion dollars relate to money spent on luxury vehicles, real estate and “other unlawful purchases,” a release says.
Poll: Harris Loses 2 Points, Trump Gains 3 Among Minnesota Voters
The gap between the candidates halved in the span of a month
$3.3 Million Available for Biofuel Infrastructure at Minnesota Gas Stations
Gas stations in Minnesota may be eligible for funding to upgrade or replace existing infrastructure in the state’s newest move to expand biofuel availability.
Minnesota, DOJ Sue RealPage for Scheming with Landlords on Rent
Minnesota has joined the U.S. Department of Justice in a lawsuit against RealPage Inc. for an alleged anti-competitive practice that hurt renters.
Medical Debt Relief On the Horizon in Minnesota
The Minnesota Debt Fairness Act will ban medical providers from withholding care from patients with unpaid medical bills.
Minneapolis Advertising Blitz Aims to Attract Police Officers After Mass Exodus (Video)
Mayor Jacob Frey and city of Minneapolis officials announced a new police recruitment campaign reaching a range of 300 miles after losing more than 300 officers since 2020.
Tests: Minnesota Student Grades Down Since 2019
The Minnesota Department of Education released the 2023 statewide assessment results.
Minnesota’s Fatal Overdoses Jump 327% in 11 Years
And the number is likely to climb.
Minneapolis City Council Passes Rule; Ride-Share Company ‘Determining’ Future
The Minneapolis City Council passed an ordinance that ride-share companies say will force them out of the city because of increased costs and regulations.
Walz: Up to $1,300 Tax Rebates for Minnesotans Start This Week
Starting this week, Gov. Tim Walz says more than two million, one-time tax rebate payments up to $1,300 per family will be sent to Minnesotans through September.
Lawsuit: Minnesota Courts Delay Making Civil Lawsuits Public
A new 19-page lawsuit says Minnesota court administrators are delaying notice of civil lawsuit case proceedings to media and members of the public.
This is the Least Expensive Housing Market in Minnesota
As of May, the median list price in Minnesota's cheapest housing market was $119,725, compared to the statewide median list price of $409,950.