Politics and Government

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with Minnesota lawmakers about their work to legalize adult-use cannabis, and the benefits of their universal school meals bill.

Tucker Carlson trying to rewrite history on the Jan. 6 riots is exposing the government's limited ability to regulate distortions on cable news.

Minnesota authorities have filed a temporary restraining order against a southwest Minnesota meat processor for allegedly employing children as young as 13 to operate meat grinders, ovens and a forklift.

A new report on the Southwest Light Rail project has identified a host of governance issues, and suggests that the Minnesota Legislature fundamentally reorganize how such major transit projects are planned, paid for and built.

More audio and visual coverage of court cases will be allowed under an order from Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea.

Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, said Tuesday she underwent successful surgery after being diagnosed with cancer.

Several minor-party leaders are rallying opposition to a Minnesota bill that would boost minimum vote thresholds for them to gain major-party status. But it’s moving ahead.

A nearly $400 million plan to cover daily breakfast and lunch for Minnesota students cleared the state Senate. A slightly different House version has already passed, meaning one more vote is needed to put the bill on the governor’s desk.

The president made the remarks to attendees at a fundraiser in California, after which he added, "Excuse me, I shouldn't say that." Carter, 98, has been in hospice care since last month.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says city crews will be working additional overtime and weekend hours to address what's been a terrible season for potholes in the region.