Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

2025 Minnesota legislative session

MPR News is your source for updates on the 2025 Minnesota legislative session. Whether you’re looking for information about a new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

Critics take aim at Pawlenty's plan

Critics take aim at Pawlenty's plan

Hospital officials and DFL legislators say Gov. Pawlenty's budget plan is painful and unwise.
by Tim Pugmire

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Smaller cuts still a problem for educators

Smaller cuts still a problem for educators

Education officials admit Gov. Tim Pawlenty's cuts to their budgets could have been much worse, but they say the governor's steps will still bring negative consequences.
by Tim Post

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Unallotment: Reaction to Gov. Pawlenty's budget cuts

Unallotment: Reaction to Gov. Pawlenty's budget cuts

In an effort to close the state's budget gap, Gov. Pawlenty has announced his intentions to cut $300 million in local government aid and $236 in health and human services spending, as part of a total of $2.7 billion in cuts.
by Tom Scheck

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Local governments, human services take brunt of budget cuts

Local governments, human services take brunt of budget cuts

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has released his plan to erase a $2.7 billion budget deficit, with local governments and state subsidized health care programs taking significant hits.
by Tim Pugmire

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
U of M budget: Tuition stable, staff layoffs looming

U of M budget: Tuition stable, staff layoffs looming

There is good news and bad news in the proposed budget for the University of Minnesota: Good news for students who will see minimal tuition increases. Bad news for staff, who are facing job cuts.
by Tim Post

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Report finds increased lobbying by cities, counties

Report finds increased lobbying by cities, counties

A report by the Minnesota State Auditor says local governments spent $8.5 million lobbying at the state Capitol in 2008.
by Tom Scheck

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Minnesota House Speaker on key issues

Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher joins Midday to talk about the state's budget deficit, the unallotment process, her leadership of the just concluded 2009 legislative session, and a possible run for governor.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Stage set for Pawlenty's solo budget cutting

Stage set for Pawlenty's solo budget cutting

The state's top finance official started the unallotment process today by notifying Gov. Pawlenty that conditions exist for the governor to balance the budget on his own.
by Tom Scheck

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Medical marijuana proponents want voters to decide

Medical marijuana proponents want voters to decide

Medical marijuana backers are preparing to try to put a constitutional amendment -- ensuring the right of the sick and dying to smoke marijuana -- on the state ballot next year.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!