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Minnesota Legislature passes $66 billion budget, averting government shutdown
The Minnesota Legislature passed the final bills comprising the state’s two-year, $66 billion budget — an 8% decrease from ...
Minnesota leaders warn of severe impact from 'One Big Beautiful Bill' cuts
As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate the "Big Beautiful Bill," Minnesota's Department of Human Services is warning of significant negative impacts.
KARE 11 Investigates: Lawmakers pass sweeping reforms targeting fraud in Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Service program
Minnesota lawmakers passed major reforms to the state’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program after KARE 11 ...
Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Is Arrested, Ending Manhunt
The search for Vance Boelter put the state on edge. He has been charged with second-degree murder in the attacks, which ...
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Governor Walz signs two-year state budget
Governor Tim Walz signed into law on Saturday the remaining bills that make up Minnesota’s two-year state budget.
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Legislators prepare to balance the Health and Human Services budget during special session
A special session in Minnesota’s government will take place on Monday, June 9. Governor Tim Walz made the decision on Friday ...
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MDH warns federal cuts could impact chronic disease programs
With budget cuts and layoffs at the federal level, the Minnesota Department of Health's programs for diabetes and heart ...
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Groups call for continued insurance coverage for COVID vaccines in pregnancy
Kennedy Jr. announced the COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women was being dropped in a brief ...
Lawmakers fund mental health bed expansion for people languishing in jails, emergency rooms
Under pressure from jail officials and mental health advocates, Minnesota lawmakers will spend $75 million over the next two years to get individuals suffering from mental illnesses out of jails and ...