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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

Why thousands of UAW autoworkers are voting 'no' on Big 3's 'life-changing' contracts

Why thousands of UAW autoworkers are voting 'no' on Big 3's 'life-changing' contracts

After a six-week strike, the United Auto Workers union reached record contract deals with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. But as workers vote on the deals, some say it’s not enough.
by Andrea Hsu

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The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump

The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump

Tim Scott and Mike Pence have dropped their bids for president, and the next GOP debate in less than a month will likely feature an even smaller stage, but Trump is still the far-and-away frontrunner.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Minnesota officials ready for potential feral pig invasion

Minnesota officials ready for potential feral pig invasion

With wild hogs in Canada approaching the U.S. border, Minnesota officials are reviewing state management of feral pigs to limit potential future damage from the destructive invasive species.
by Dan Kraker

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Jost's victory completes all-female, highly diverse St. Paul City Council

Jost's victory completes all-female, highly diverse St. Paul City Council

St. Paul officials confirmed civil engineer Saura Jost as the winner of the Ward 3 race, setting up the council to be the city’s youngest and most diverse council ever when it convenes in January.
by Nina Moini

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Longtime physician killed in hit-and-run crash near Mille Lacs Lake

Cathy Donovan of Onamia, a family practice physician with the Mille Lacs Health System, died Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while walking along U.S. Highway 169 near Mille Lacs Lake. Authorities say the driver fled the scene.
by MPR News Staff

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Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data

Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data

Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
by Joel Rose

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Minnesota schools turn to voters, plead for lawmaker help in fending off cyberattacks

Minnesota schools turn to voters, plead for lawmaker help in fending off cyberattacks

Several Minnesota communities weighed ballot questions this month aimed at boosting local funding for security efforts; more than half were approved. School officials say the state needs to step up, too.
by Dana Ferguson

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