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Minnesota Supreme Court: School may be liable for hiring staffer who sexually assaulted student

Minnesota Supreme Court: School may be liable for hiring staffer who sexually assaulted student

Reversing lower court rulings, the justices on Wednesday said a Minnesota charter school can be held liable for its hiring practices when failing to protect students from sexual assault by a staff member.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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‘Our voices weren’t listened to’: Republicans now atop Minnesota House aim to redo DFL-passed laws

‘Our voices weren’t listened to’: Republicans now atop Minnesota House aim to redo DFL-passed laws

At the helm in the Minnesota House, Republicans are re-airing their grievances with policies passed under full DFL control, though it's unclear that their proposed changes can make it out of the House.
by Dana Ferguson

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Out to Lunch: Speaker Demuth doesn’t want to be defined by one part of her identity

Out to Lunch: Speaker Demuth doesn’t want to be defined by one part of her identity

Earlier this month, Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth became the first Black person and female Republican to hold the role in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Minnesota Now sat down with her in a new series called, “Out to Lunch.”
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Dry and getting drier: What a lack of snowpack means for spring drought trends

Dry and getting drier: What a lack of snowpack means for spring drought trends

Minnesota’s snowpack is far below average, increasing the risk of drought this spring. Experts warn that dry conditions could impact agriculture, fire danger, and waterfowl migration.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis unveils draft plan for former Kmart site

Minneapolis unveils draft plan for former Kmart site

Minneapolis city officials unveiled a draft framework Tuesday, which includes a mix of residential and commercial development as well as a public park.
by MPR News Staff

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Gov. Tim Walz officially rules out a run for U.S. Senate

Gov. Tim Walz officially rules out a run for U.S. Senate

Gov. Tim Walz had been weighing a Senate run since fellow Democrat Sen. Tina Smith announced earlier this month she wouldn’t run in 2026. Walz expects to decide by early summer if he’ll run for another term as governor.
by Dana Ferguson

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A century-old time capsule in Virginia, Minn., offers a glimpse into the town’s past

A century-old time capsule in Virginia, Minn., offers a glimpse into the town’s past

St. Louis County officials opened a time capsule that’s been sealed for more than 100 years. Workers found the small copper box in the cornerstone of an old building that was recently demolished.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota economy is resilient, even as federal job cuts create uncertainty

Minnesota economy is resilient, even as federal job cuts create uncertainty

Minnesota doesn’t have as large of a federal workforce as some other states, but nationwide reductions in the federal workforce have unleashed an unsettling fog of uncertainty about the labor market and the local economy’s health.
by Chris Farrell and Tom Crann

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