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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.
Minnesota Wants Public Feedback On First Draft of Cannabis Sale Regulations
Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management released its first draft of recreational marijuana sales regulations, and it wants public input.
McNabb to Add a Voice For USA Powerlifting at Minnesota Supreme Court
Payton McNabb, a high school volleyball player in 2022 injured from the volleyball spike of a boy playing girls sports, is filing a friend of the court brief to the Minnesota Supreme Court in support of an appellate court’s decision in a case involving USA Powerlifting.
What Minnesotans Can Expect if Walz Becomes Vice President
Minnesota has a unique history of producing vice presidents.
Minnesota Opens Third New Veterans Home This Year
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently dedicated a new veterans home in Bemidji
Corn Growers Join Lawsuit Against EPA For Emissions Mandates
Several U.S. oil and corn industry lobby groups are suing the Biden Administration over its plans to slash planet-warming tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. The coalition argues the regulations will cause economic harm.
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.