A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's challenge, leaving Minnesota's in‑state tuition and scholarship rules intact for students who meet state residency criteria.

The Minnesota Senate voted 41-25 to allow senators and staff to bring children onto the chamber floor, overturning a 168-year-old rule after a high-profile incident. Lawmakers now must write the procedures that will govern who can bring a child and when.

The 8th U.S. Circuit upheld a policy that bars bond hearings for many immigrants arrested in interior operations; civil‑rights groups are preparing appeals.

Golden Valley passed on two police chief finalists as its months‑long search continues. With the city's consultant contract set to expire at month’s end, the delay could raise costs.

At a state fraud hearing, lawmakers were told TSA flagged nearly $700 million in cash leaving MSP across 2024–25, prompting Treasury and FinCEN probes and calls for clearer tracking.

Organizers say tens of thousands will converge on the Minnesota State Capitol this Saturday for No Kings 3, a Twin Cities flagship event with noon marches and a 2 p.m. rally. The coalition has stressed nonviolent marshals and training ahead of the big gathering.

Bipartisan HF3965 would bar paraquat sales and phase out its use in Minnesota, ordering state collection of existing stocks amid concerns about Parkinson’s risk. Supporters cite growing research; farm groups warn of lost tools for growers.

South Metro has tapped Mike Nelson as its next fire chief to replace Mark Juelfs. Nelson’s contract appears in the March 18 board packet and he starts May 30.

Graduate fellows at the University of Minnesota say reclassification stripped them of union protections, moving the fight into state mediation and prompting lawmakers to urge a settlement.

A Minneapolis nonprofit billed federal meal programs for millions and was ordered to repay roughly $1.1M — yet the Legislature still approved a $1M grant to the group.

State senators in St. Paul pressed a resolution urging federal leaders to reject the Border Lands Conservation Act, saying it would let DHS install roads and surveillance inside protected wilderness. The move ramps up concern over the future of the Boundary Waters.

Americans for Democracy has scheduled No Kings 3.0 in St. Cloud next Saturday, aiming to draw thousands to the Great River Regional Library and urging attendees to follow basic safety guidance.

Competing bills at the Minnesota Capitol would either raise kratom's purchase age to 21 or classify the plant as a controlled drug, prompting concern from health officials and local leaders.