Minneapolis’ City Council approved a temporary 45‑day pre‑eviction notice to help renters hit by Operation Metro Surge; the measure now heads to Mayor Frey, who can sign or veto. Housing advocates say aid must arrive fast to make the time matter.

A near‑term surplus masks a widening multiyear shortfall, forcing Minnesota lawmakers to weigh one‑time fixes, cash for capital projects and tough trade‑offs for local priorities.

The JFK Library Foundation will honor Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Minnesota’s Twin Cities at a May 31 Profile in Courage gala, citing a defense of institutional independence. The choice lands amid DOJ scrutiny and local protests in Minneapolis.

A Hennepin County judge ordered Royce White to avoid his ex‑wife and one child and to complete domestic‑abuse programming; White denies the claims and is appealing.

St. Paul’s City Council unanimously adopted ORD 26-19 (Chapter 44A), adding mandatory training and reporting rules for city staff who encounter federal immigration agents.

A photo-backed Legal Aid report and state numbers have renewed debate over seclusion rooms in Minnesota schools as lawmakers weigh rolling back protections. Advocates warn of trauma and racial disparities.

The FAA rescinded a sweeping January drone advisory after a Twin Cities photojournalist sued, replacing a moving no‑fly zone with a cautionary advisory.

SPPS says the 2026–27 budget gap narrowed to about $14 million, but parents and teachers warn programs could still be cut as the district finalizes plans.

President Trump nominated University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan to chair the White House Council of Economic Advisers, elevating a scholar with Minneapolis Fed ties into the center of the administration’s rate debate.

Lawmakers advanced a Manufactured Home Park Residents' Bill of Rights that would cap lot‑rent hikes and give homeowners a chance to buy parks when they're sold. The proposal reflects months of resident testimony and pushback from industry groups.

Rep. Kelly Morrison says she'll sell individual public and private stakes after reporting flagged frequent trades and late disclosures. The move follows Star Tribune inquiries.

A bipartisan bill in St. Paul reshapes DAIRI eligibility and channels millions into research, disease response and dairy relief. The package now heads to Gov. Walz.

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal antitrust probe into the country’s largest beef processors, targeting how the Big Four buy cattle and set prices.