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Advisory panel narrows field for two Minnesota Supreme Court justice seats

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.
by Dana Ferguson

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Trump's social media stock tumbles, erasing early gains

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.
by Scott Horsley

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Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law

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.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dana Ferguson (NPR) and Alanna Elder

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St. Paul’s 1 percent sales tax bump has started. Here’s what’s changing first

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.
by Cari Spencer

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Voting law affecting thousands back before Minnesota Supreme Court

Voting law affecting thousands back before Minnesota Supreme Court

Minnesota’s highest court will determine whether a state law restoring the right to roughly 55,000 people should remain in place or be struck due to constitutional concerns.
by Dana Ferguson

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Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

A proposal to install a barrier to prevent invasive carp from moving up the Mississippi River got a surprise boost this week. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council makes recommendations on how to spend money from a dedicated sales tax.
by Kirsti Marohn

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