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Protest vote over Biden's handling of Gaza lands in Wisconsin
Following campaigns in other states, Wisconsin primary voters who feel President Biden has been too supportive of Israeli military actions in Gaza are using a choice on their ballots to voice their discontent.
High nitrate levels in southeastern Minnesota prompt aid plan at state Capitol
Gov. Tim Walz and state lawmakers are discussing ways to address water with elevated levels of nitrate in southeastern Minnesota. The attention comes following the EPA’s formal request that state agencies address the contamination in eight counties. 
Advisory panel narrows field for two Minnesota Supreme Court justice seats
A merit selection panel advanced six candidates for the seats due to come open in coming months. Gov. Tim Walz will have the final say on which two candidates will be appointed to the court.
Trump's social media stock tumbles, erasing early gains
Stock in the parent company of former president Donald Trump's social media platform sank on Monday, after the company reported losing $58 million last year. That erased last week's market gains.
Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law
For the second time in recent years, the Minnesota Supreme Court is examining laws that dictate when people convicted of felonies are allowed back in the voting booth.
St. Paul’s 1 percent sales tax bump has started. Here’s what’s changing first
The city of St. Paul’s new 1 percent sales tax increase began Monday, raising the total county, state and local sales tax to nearly 10 percent — the highest in Minnesota. As residents adjust to a cost bump on nonessentials, they can expect construction signs in the coming months, too.
Duluth’s ‘Cheerio Challenge’ gathers over 800 boxes, raises $50K
Duluth residents have collected more than 800 boxes of Cheerios and raised over $50,000 for area food shelves, a viral response to the ongoing Cargill controversy on Duluth’s Park Point.