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New bill carves out public gift rule exception for first responders and mental health resources
There are restrictions on how and when public officials can receive gifts in Minnesota. But Monday, lawmakers discussed a bipartisan bill that would make sure those restrictions don't apply to mental health resources.
Crime down in Fargo, but overdoses at record high
Crime rates have continued to fall in Fargo, but overdoses and mental health calls were at record highs in 2025.
ALDI plans downtown St. Paul grocery store
ALDI has filed permits to open a grocery store in downtown St. Paul, taking over the former Lunds & Byerlys space, though an opening date remains unclear.
Minnesota clergy sue DHS over access to immigration detainees
Minnesota religious leaders are suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging they’re being blocked from providing pastoral care to immigration detainees at the Whipple Federal Building.
Citing increased pressures, Minnesota DNR proposes dropping walleye limit from 6 to 4
The DNR says Minnesota’s iconic state fish is not currently in crisis. But walleye are facing a number of complicating factors that could affect their long-term health, including climate change, invasive species and increased pressure from anglers armed with better gear and technology.