Politics and Government News

Minnesota Senate advances school resource officer bill
The bill heads next to a conference committee where members of the House and Senate will smooth out differences between the proposals that they advanced.
Minnesota Democrats weigh in on national IVF debate, push infertility treatment coverage
After Super Tuesday, candidates up and down the ballot are turning their sights toward the general election. And for Minnesota Democrats, that means casting a light on access to infertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization — or IVF.
On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula
As Minnesota lawmakers consider legalizing and regulating sports betting, they’re debating whether to keep certain kinds of wagering off the table. How far they go could dictate whether a bill passes this year.
Grassroots government in action on township day
Minnesota townships hold annual meetings on Tuesday to set tax levies and discuss local issues. Organizers call it grass roots democracy on display.
Wolf hunt legislation introduced once more at Minnesota Legislature
Bills to mandate an open wolf season have once again been introduced at the Minnesota Legislature. They would also establish a deer task force to increase deer populations in the northeast. Similar bills have failed in recent years in St Paul.