Seasonal load limits and spring weight restrictions will begin in Chisago County on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. These measures are put in place to protect roadways during the spring thaw when pavement is more vulnerable to damage…

The VA issued 230 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Lake County has announced its intention to use federal Title III funds from the 2024-2025 fiscal year under the Security Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, which was reauthorized in 2025 and extends through fiscal year 2028.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed concern about Senate File 4126, a bill introduced in Minnesota that would retroactively penalize companies for legal emissions made decades ago. “At a time when Minnesota’s small…

Minnesota State Representative Natalie Zeleznikar has highlighted key legislative priorities as the state’s budget forecast shows a projected $3.734 billion positive balance for the 2026–2027 fiscal years, which is $1.3 billion higher than…

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the launch of the Biofertilizer Innovation and Efficiency Pilot Program.

Lake County is set to update and verify its emergency alert system in the coming months.

The average VA home loan amount in Minnesota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $360,555, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

A Red Lake woman, Jennifer Marie Stately, 37, was found guilty of five counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson after a two-and-a-half-week trial in Minneapolis.

Federal authorities in Minnesota have charged five individuals linked to the Family Mob street gang with drug trafficking offenses.

Minnesota generated $215.5 million from amusements sales taxes in 2024, ranking 15th among U.S. states.

There were 1,102 VA home purchases in Minnesota in the fourth quarter of the VA’s fiscal year 2025, totaling $409.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Four legislators from Minnesota’s Northland region have started the 2026 legislative session with a focus on increasing accountability, reforming permitting processes, and ensuring stability in services for vulnerable adults.

Minnesota State Representative Natalie Zeleznikar has raised concerns about fraud and oversight in the state’s autism services programs, as well as changes to firearm laws and mental health care capacity.

Corrine Alice Starc, 47, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of kidnapping.

Out of the $35.7 billion in total tax revenue collected by Minnesota in 2024, $215.5 million came from amusements sales taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $218.1 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s…

Rep. Ilhan Omar used social media on February 25, 2026 to criticize Donald Trump’s immigration policies and describe an incident involving her guest Aliya Rahman during the State of the Union address.

Adrien Marie Gunderson, 40, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of drive-by shooting toward an occupied building.

Minnesota ranked 25th in the nation in the total value of VA home loans issued during the fourth quarter of 2025, with veterans receiving $583 million across 1,617 loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Rep. Ilhan Omar used several tweets between February 23-24, 2026, to criticize federal immigration operations and highlight ongoing community concerns regarding ICE activities.