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Ahead of Tuesday address, Minneapolis mayor discusses housing and homelessness

Ahead of Tuesday address, Minneapolis mayor discusses housing and homelessness

Ahead of his State of the City address Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann in a wide-ranging interview. On the agenda: a tough 2024 budget year, potentially steep property tax increases, homeless encampments and the city’s housing wins.
by Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Equal Rights Amendment takes step forward in the Minnesota Legislature

Equal Rights Amendment takes step forward in the Minnesota Legislature

DFL Leaders want to put a constitutional amendment before Minnesota voters in 2026 that would extend to abortion rights and gender identity. It differs from a version that cleared the state Senate.
by Clay Masters

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Tribal members reflect on 100th anniversary of Indian Citizenship Act at Minnesota Capitol

Tribal members reflect on 100th anniversary of Indian Citizenship Act at Minnesota Capitol

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act, which gave Native Americans U.S. citizenship. Representatives of Minnesota’s 11 sovereign tribal nations gathered at the state Capitol to reflect on accomplishments, and what more needs to be done.
by Ellie Roth

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Lawmakers, Minneapolis council members reach rideshare driver deal — but Uber and Lyft aren’t on board

Lawmakers, Minneapolis council members reach rideshare driver deal — but Uber and Lyft aren’t on board

The agreement at the state Legislature would set both Minneapolis and statewide wages for drivers at $1.27 per mile and $0.49 per minute. Uber and Lyft say they’ll stop operations in Minnesota if the statewide legislation is enacted.
by Jon Collins, Dana Ferguson and Sarah Thamer

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Trump to make 1st campaign stop in Minnesota of latest presidential run

Trump to make 1st campaign stop in Minnesota of latest presidential run

After losing Minnesota twice, former President Donald Trump has been telling backers he has a chance to put the state on the map in 2024. He’ll come to a Republican Party fundraising dinner in St. Paul next week.
by MPR News Staff

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State of Democra-Z: Campus protests point to war as top of mind for young voters

State of Democra-Z: Campus protests point to war as top of mind for young voters

The Israel-Hamas war is coming to the forefront of 2024 election. We asked Gen Z voters how the campus protests in Minnesota and nationwide are impacting their thoughts on the election.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time

Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial has fined him $1,000 for violating his gag order and has sternly warned the former president that additional violation could result in jail time.
by The Associated Press

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