US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seat
Read full article: US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seatU.S. Rep. Angie Craig is the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter an increasingly competitive race for the U.S. Senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country's first Native American female governor
Read full article: A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country's first Native American female governorIf Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially steps down later this year to accept the position of U.S. vice president, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become the first Native woman to govern a state.
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
Read full article: Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effectMinnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect.
Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship. They're banning the book ban
Read full article: Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship. They're banning the book banAt a time when book bans have soared to their highest levels in decades, a countertrend is emerging.
Biden administration to host state leaders Wednesday for summit on making child care more affordable
Read full article: Biden administration to host state leaders Wednesday for summit on making child care more affordablePresident Joe Bidenโs administration is hosting state legislators from 41 states to the White House on Wednesday for discussions on how legislatures can make child care more affordable for families.
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Walz launches reelection campaign in divided Minnesota
Read full article: Walz launches reelection campaign in divided MinnesotaMinnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has launched his campaign for a second term in an increasingly divided state, saying he has made the tough calls necessary to beat back the COVID-19 pandemic and revive the economy.
