Minneapolis ordinance targets velvet rope discrimination at bars and restaurants
Minneapolis city leaders are weighing a new ordinance that could change how bars and restaurants communicate their dress codes.
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Minneapolis businesses may soon be required to post dress codes publicly
Minneapolis City Council is moving forward with a plan requiring businesses with dress codes to post them publicly, citing concerns about discrimination. The ordinance , which passed out of committee Tuesday afternoon, would require businesses to post dress codes near their entra...
KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Early frontrunners in governor and Senate races, AG a toss-up
We’re still 11 weeks from Election Day, but in the immediate aftermath of a mostly lopsided primary day, it appears November could bring some very tight races. Results of a new KSTP/SurveyUSA poll show the Minnesota Attorney General race is neck and neck, while the DFL has a slig...
Minneapolis City Council committee advances Reign’s liquor license for renewal
The liquor license renewal for Reign Event Center will now move forward after a mass shooting last month prompted the Minneapolis City Council to hold it for further review. The renewal application first came before the Minneapolis City Council’s Business, Housing and Zoning Comm...
Minneapolis business committee approves Reign liquor license after mass shooting
A Minneapolis city council committee has approved the liquor license renewal for Reign nightclub nearly a month after a mass shooting that left nine people wounded....
Olson: Mayor Her delivers tough talk on St. Paul’s strained budget
It’s been a tough stretch for the city, so it was gratifying to see the mayor focused on her forte: fiscal fitness.
Peggy Flanagan won the DFL Senate primary. Up next: winning over Angie Craig voters
The bruising primary exposed divisions among Democrats that Republicans are hoping to exploit in the general election.
Merriest Christmas Towns – Bemidji
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Disney sues FCC over ABC broadcast license review
Disney filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. The suit comes after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr recently defended the agency’s actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a d...
Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claiming retaliation over ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disney filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights. The suit comes after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr recently defended the agency’s actions against ABC, saying broa...
ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present ‘existential threat’
Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency’s demand for early review of broadcast licenses posed an “existential threat” to its operati...
Live: Gov. Walz signs executive order to prevent mining near the Boundary Waters
The move comes months after Congress voted to end a ban on mining in the area, reviving prospects for a controversial copper-nickel mine.
Minnesota federal judge blocks DOJ demand for unredacted voter registration data
On Monday, a federal judge for the U.S. District of Minnesota dismissed a lawsuit from the federal government demanding that the Minnesota Secretary of State hand over all unredacted voter rolls. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office had filed a motion to dismiss on b...
Federal judge rejects Trump administration demand for Minnesota voter data
The Trump administration has sued several states to obtain voter registration lists.
2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list
A new look at recent population changes in the United States shows a definite pattern in where people choose to live. All five states that top the leaderboard for population growth sit either in the South or the Rocky Mountains....
Minnesota voter rolls stay private after court rejects Trump 'fishing expedition'
A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s push to get Minnesota’s complete voter rolls.
Lisa Demuth’s unlikely rise offers a preview of how she would govern Minnesota
Demuth rose from a little-known lawmaker to House speaker by unifying Republicans, winning elections and navigating divided government. Now she’s betting those same skills can take her to the governor’s office....
Chaska City Council to vote on allowing drinking at certain downtown events
The Chaska City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to approve a liquor license for a series of events in the city’s downtown area this fall and winter. The Chaska Downtown Business Alliance says the boundaries on where drinking would be permitted include Pine and Walnu...
Chaska considering allowing public alcohol consumption during special events
The Chaska City Council will consider allowing alcohol to be consumed in public during certain special events.
Minneapolis Park Board warns of layoffs, rec center cuts in 2027 budget fight
Minneapolis city leaders are debating the future of parks and recreation as a $3.1 million budget gap stirs concern about layoffs and service cuts.
Group caught on camera leaving offensive images on Blaine's council member's car
A Blaine City Council member and candidate for the Minnesota House is speaking out after her car was targeted in a late-night incident caught on camera....
Authorities reviewing election voting vouching stunt by conservative influencer
Minnesota officials say authorities are reviewing a stunt by a conservative influencer who impersonated voters at Minneapolis polling sites while dressed in an Islamic niqab on primary day....
Marine on St. Croix council member apologizes after taking city’s POW/MIA flag
A member of the Marine on St. Croix City Council under scrutiny for taking a POW/MIA flag in mid-May apologized for his actions to residents at a council meeting last week....
Minnesota House candidate shares video of vandals plastering her car with middle finger
A Blaine City Council member who’s running for the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Republican says her car was vandalized in her driveway Saturday morning. Home security video shared by Leslie Larson shows a group of four masked vandals taping printed images of a hand dis...
Paddleboarder dies on Colorado reservoir, second death in 9 days
A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.
After a year of upheaval, Minnesota business organizations regroup to address economic slide
The abrupt departure of the Minnesota Business Partnership’s CEO and a merger vote between two key chambers of commerce are among moves different groups are making....
Editorial | The governor’s race Minnesota needs
The race for governor should move beyond slogans and political victories. Voters need specifics about how candidates would govern a state under extraordinary strain....
Minnesota Secretary of State calls polling place impersonation ‘outrageous’
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is speaking out about what he calls “outrageous” misconduct at Minneapolis polling sites after a conservative political commenter tried to impersonate Minnesota voters. In the video, Cam Higby, a member of the “Justice League,” is dressed ...
Frazier’s progressive approach vs. Folk’s prosecutorial experience shapes Hennepin County attorney race
The candidates offer different approaches to public safety as they compete for voters.
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
The legendary story of the Titanic is one of history’s most captivating tales, and now it’s coming to life in a brand-new immersive experience right here in the Twin Cities. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage brings the deeply personal stories of those on board into vivid focus like ne...
Cheers & Jeers: Royce White coming out of the closet, gangs at the State Fair, vaccines
Plus: Mike Lindell crying election fraud
GOP, DFL Party chairs both find reasons for optimism
The 2026 general election could be the most competitive in Minnesota in at least 20 years, with Republicans and Democrats boasting candidates with solid credentials and name recognition. RELATED: Election takeaways: What we learned from primary night in Minnesota, Wisconsin The r...
Minneapolis, St. Paul property tax hikes proposed: How much more you could pay
Property owners in Minneapolis and St. Paul could soon see higher taxes and fewer city services as both cities’ mayors roll out their latest budget plans....
Five takeaways from St. Paul’s Mayor Kaohly Her’s first budget proposal
St. Paul is proposing a 6.8% increase to the city’s property tax levy, a smaller increase than homeowners may face in Minneapolis. Mayor Kaohly Her will also take a $20,000 pay cut....
Civil investigation launched after teen’s 20-story fall in Minneapolis
Attorneys representing an 18-year-old who fell at a decommissioned Minneapolis grain elevator announced Thursday they are launching a civil investigation. Romanucci & Blandin are representing Ash Ranallo-Korbel, who was seriously injured after falling 20 stories from the Checkerb...
St. Paul mayor outlines 2027 budget amid $26M deficit
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is sharing a vision for the future on Thursday as the city weighs cuts and higher taxes to resolve a $26 million budget deficit. The 2027 city budget address is expected to highlight St. Paul’s approach to helping the community immediately while also mak...
Minneapolis, St. Paul facing budget shortfalls for 2027
Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota are both facing big budget shortfalls. St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is scheduled to deliver her first budget address at 11 a.m. Thursday....
Minnesota State Fair tops Yelp’s best state fair food list
The Minnesota State Fair ranked No.1 for its food on a new Yelp list of the top 10 state fairs in the country. Yelp analyzed reviews by volume and ratings to identify the top 10 state fair foods. The company ranked Minnesota in the top spot for its extensive food selection, with ...
After years of landslide victories, Klobuchar faces a tougher political fight against Demuth
The governor’s race will be Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s toughest test in a statewide election, following a series of easy reelections to the U.S. Senate. Republicans see Lisa Demuth as their best shot at capturing anger over fraud scandals and fatigue with the Walz administration....
Kennedy Center board set to vote on whether to move forward with closure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans for the performing arts venue’s future after a federal judge blocked an earlier move for a two-year closure that would allow for substantial renovations. Ahead of the meeting, the Kennedy ...
Kennedy Center board moves forward with a two-year closure to allow for renovations, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will move forward with a two-year closure of the sprawling performing arts venue to allow for substantial renovation work, while some outdoor programming may continue, according to two people familiar with the matter. The decision, made Thursd...
Minnesota governor, US Senate races ready to make history
One thing we can already say with certainty is that Minnesota will elect the state’s first female governor, either Republican Lisa Demuth or Democrat Amy Klobuchar. We can also say with near certainty the races for U.S. Senate and governor will set state fundraising records. RELA...
How did your neighbors vote? County-by-county primary election results in Minnesota, Wisconsin
More than 1 million Minnesotans voted in the primary election, a record number for a primary, the Minnesota Secretary of State says. The results provided several insights into the state’s current political landscape and set up a general election with major implications in Novembe...
Primary results show Minnesota Republicans trying to shake perennial loser status
After two decades without a statewide victory, GOP voters skipped polarizing contenders for governor and U.S. Senate and nominated Lisa Demuth and Michele Tafoya....
Minnesota governor's race set to be historic
The Minnesota governor’s race is now set, and no matter who wins in November, it will be a historic election.
Minneapolis mayor proposes millions in cuts, over 100 job cuts and 11.3% property tax increase
That would be the biggest property tax increase in Minneapolis in at least 26 years. The owner of a median-valued home of $351,400 would pay $409 more a year....
Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to GOP runoff for US Senate
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a Republican runoff election for South Carolina’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, one month after the sudden passing of late Sen. Lindsey Graham....
Mike Lindell raises specter of fraud after losing GOP governor primary to Lisa Demuth
The MyPillow founder said without evidence that he’s hearing about “anomalies” in the vote count that left him finishing a distant second.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey unveiling 2027 budget address
Minneapolis is facing a budget gap of more than $30 million as Mayor Jacob Frey prepares to unveil his plan for next year on Wednesday. Frey is set to lay out his proposed city budget at 11 a.m. as the city looks for ways to close the shortfall. Closing the gap could mean deep se...
Minnesota voters set primary record surpassing 1 million ballots cast
Minnesotans turned out in record numbers for the August 11 primary, marking a new all-time record for the state’s elections.