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Minnesota House gains 2 DFL members after special election wins restore tie

Minnesota House gains 2 DFL members after special election wins restore tie

The Minnesota House is politically split down the middle again after special elections in a pair of races Tuesday that Democrats won. The House will have 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans when the session convenes in February.
by Brian Bakst

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Judge expects to rule soon on order compelling ICE to retain evidence in Pretti's killing

Judge expects to rule soon on order compelling ICE to retain evidence in Pretti's killing

The state of Minnesota argued in federal court Monday that a judge should extend a temporary restraining order that prohibits the federal government from destroying or altering evidence tied to the killing of a Minneapolis man by federal agents over the weekend. 
by Jon Collins and Peter Cox

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Hennepin Healthcare cuts 100 positions and 5 medical programs

Hennepin Healthcare cuts 100 positions and 5 medical programs

The system is also confronting a projected $100 million loss in uncompensated care and a $1.7 billion reduction in Medicaid revenue over the next 10 years. 
by Erica Zurek

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University of Minnesota, Fairview and M Physicians reach agreement for medical school

University of Minnesota, Fairview and M Physicians reach agreement for medical school

The agreement comes after the three parties entered mediation last month with the Minnesota Attorney General’s office following weeks of uncertainty regarding funding for the state’s largest medical school.
by Erica Zurek

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Ellison: Washington needs to 'mend fences with everyone in Minnesota' over ICE surge

Ellison: Washington needs to 'mend fences with everyone in Minnesota' over ICE surge

Two key court hearings are happening in Minnesota on Monday. In one of them, a federal judge hears arguments over whether to temporarily pause the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in the state. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talked to MPR’s Cathy Wurzer before the hearing started.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minn. Supreme Court affirms approval of ‘dealer assist’ electronic card games at racetrack casino

Minn. Supreme Court affirms approval of ‘dealer assist’ electronic card games at racetrack casino

The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the Minnesota Racing Commission’s approval of additional “dealer assist” electronic table games despite a legal challenge from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
by Melissa Olson

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Hotline operators report flood of calls for rental assistance as residents hide during ICE surge

Hotline operators report flood of calls for rental assistance as residents hide during ICE surge

211 calls from Spanish-speakers have increased more than 1,600 percent and requests for rental assistance have more than tripled, according to Greater Twin Cities United Way. Local officials are pushing for an eviction moratorium.
by Cari Spencer

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Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships in Minneapolis

Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships in Minneapolis

About 2,000 players representing 250 teams participated in the U.S. Pond Hockey Championship at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.

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