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North Dakota governor signs law limiting trans health care
North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a veto-proof bill into law that restricts transgender health care and criminalizes providers who give gender-affirming care to people under 18. The new law takes effect immediately.
 'Won’t let it go to waste’: Walz uses State of State to call for another Minnesota miracle
The governor delivered his fifth State of the State address — and his first in his second term — to call on lawmakers to pass gun control laws and pass a $72 billion budget.
Minnesota House votes to ban recreational wolf hunting
After a lively and sometimes contentious debate, the Minnesota House this week passed a bill banning recreational hunting and trapping of wolves should they be removed from federal protection. Action is still needed in the Senate for the bill to become law.
DFL tax plan in the works includes 'millionaire tax,' shield from social security income
The state legislature is considering a tax bill that could define what you pay for next year. Representatives in the house taxes committee spent the morning hearing from representatives of tribal nations, local governments and advocacy groups on a DFL tax plan.
What the future could hold if marijuana is legalized in Minnesota
MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what the future of legalized marijuana in Minnesota could hold, how it would work and what we can learn from other states that have already legalized cannabis. 
Minnesota moves to protect Native children as Supreme Court decision looms
A case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court could affect how American Indian children are treated in the foster care system. In response, Minnesota lawmakers took steps this year to strengthen a state law designed to keep Native children connected to their families and communities.