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DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast

DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast

The state’s latest economic forecast, revealed Dec. 4, predicts less revenue than expected and higher-than-expected costs for some government programs. MPR News host Emily Bright spoke with state Sens. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, and Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, about their thoughts on the budget forecast and what it means for the 2025 Legislative Session.
by Emily Bright and Matthew Alvarez

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Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes 2025 budget approved by Minneapolis City Council

Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes 2025 budget approved by Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Wednesday afternoon that he is vetoing the 2025 budget approved by the city council late Tuesday night. The budget had passed with enough votes to override a veto.
by Cari Spencer

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Data centers spark opposition from residents, concerns over energy use

Data centers spark opposition from residents, concerns over energy use

Tract, a development company based in Colorado, is proposing to build the $5 billion project for an undisclosed company, one of several data centers under construction or planned in Minnesota.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota’s holiday stages offer a mix of joy, history and soul

Minnesota’s holiday stages offer a mix of joy, history and soul

Minnesota’s holiday theater offerings this year range from the soulful traditions of “Black Nativity” and the whimsical charm of “The Nutcracker Fantasy” to a comedic take on Scrooge at the Guthrie, a kid-approved Grinch at the Children's Theatre Company and the feminist and historical journey of “I Am Betty” at History Theatre.
by Jacob Aloi

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Developers break ground on $500 million Duluth hilltop housing development

Developers break ground on $500 million Duluth hilltop housing development

The project, called Incline Village, on the former site of Duluth Central High School, is expected to include nearly 1,200 market rate condos and apartments and 80,000 square feet of retail.
by Dan Kraker

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‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025

‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025

As clouds form in Minnesota’s budget outlook, state lawmakers in both parties say they’ll work to squeeze out savings from programs missing the mark. But how much of a dent would that make?
by Clay Masters

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