Minnesota Lawmakers Want Tougher Metal Mining Storage Rules
Some Minnesota lawmakers want to tighten rules for the safe storage of toxic waste from metal mining.
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Pence to Plug Trade Deal to Minnesota Farmers, Steelworkers
White House officials say Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit Minnesota to talk with farmers and steelworkers about the status of a trade deal with Mexico and Canada.
Officials Say Suspect Identified in Minnesota Pipeline Leak
Authorities say someone damaged a southwestern Minnesota pipeline that leaked thousands of gallons of diesel fuel.
Mudslides Lead to Highway Closure in Southeastern Minnesota
Heavy rains in southeastern Minnesota have caused numerous mudslides that forced officials to shut down the southbound lanes of state Highway 169 between St. Peter and Mankato.
Minnesota Governor, First Lady Release Returns on Tax Day
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and first lady Gwen Walz have marked Tax Day by releasing their 2018 federal and state tax returns.
Transportation Taxes, Spending Take Center Stage at Capitol
Democrats who control the Minnesota House have unveiled a transportation budget that expands on Gov.
Walz Helps Launch Year-Long Awareness Drive for 2020 Census
Gov. Tim Walz has helped kick off a year-long drive to try to ensure that all Minnesota residents are counted in the 2020 census.
Walz Tweaks Budget Plan to Reflect Slower Economic Growth
Gov. Tim Walz has announced a series of tweaks to his budget proposal to reflect projected slower economic growth.
Minnesota Senate Backs Disaster Loans for Barn Collapses
The Minnesota Senate has approved expanding a zero-interest disaster loan program for farmers, just in time for producers whose buildings have been damaged by heavy snow this winter.
Walz, Flanagan Touring State To Tout Education Proposals
Governor Tim Walz wants to make education an investment in our future, and leave behind the idea that it is a for-profit endeavor.