HCMC went from facing closure to securing a promised $205 million in state funding after a legislative deal brokered by Gov. Tim Walz, as residents and health care leaders rallied at a public forum hosted by Attorney General Keith Ellison.
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FBI raids more than 20 Minnesota daycares, but only five involve Medicaid fraud
The FBI raided 22 Minnesota childcare centers on April 28 in an ongoing fraud investigation, sparking a public dispute between federal and state officials and raising concerns from immigrant and refugee communities.
Posted inLocal & State
No Kings rally in draws massive crowd
No Kings rally at the Minnesota State Capitol drew more than 100,000 people, making it the largest event of its kind to date, with national artists and elected officials on the program.
Posted inLocal & State
With Walz not running, who will lead Minnesota?
Minnesotans are sharing mixed reactions after Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection, prompting conversations about future leadership.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Gov. Tim Walz Marks Minnesota’s 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Gov. Tim Walz reflects on Minnesota’s 40th annual MLK Day celebration, emphasizing unity, justice, and compassion as the foundation of One Minnesota.
Posted inPolitics
Walz ends re-election bid, citing political climate and fraud concerns
Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection, citing the political climate and his desire to focus on governing Minnesota. His decision reshapes the 2026 governor’s race and raises new questions about Democratic leadership in the state.
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesota’s Somali community at center of national debate over TPS, fraud claims
The Somali American community in Minnesota has become a focal point of national controversy following President Donald Trump’s November 21 announcement calling for the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants. The president linked the community to widespread fraud in state programs, sparking pushback from civil rights groups, political leaders, and local officials. […]
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Walz calls special session on gun laws after Annunciation shooting
After the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, Gov. Tim Walz is calling a special session to advance tougher gun laws, including an assault-style weapons ban, safe-storage requirements, and an expanded red-flag law. Supporters call it urgent; GOP leaders vow resistance.
Posted inLocal & State
Rumored Chauvin pardon called ‘outrageous’
As rumors swirl about a possible Derek Chauvin pardon, Minnesota leaders and activists condemn the idea as unjust, dangerous, and deeply harmful to the public.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Gov. Walz would tap private insurers to help keep health care affordable
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has proposed a plan to maintain access to affordable health care by shifting the funding for the state’s reinsurance program from the general fund to private insurers, which could help lower premiums for individuals buying insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Posted inEducation
MN senator’s diverse community reeling from MAGA attacks
Senator Quade is advocating for fertility insurance and universal school meals to address childhood hunger, as well as regulating large corporations and increasing diversity in the Minnesota Legislature.
Posted inLocal & State
Marvin Haynes: A Year After Exoneration, A Fight for Justice Continues
Marvin Haynes was wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder in 2005, but after a petition and a review of the evidence, his conviction was vacated in 2023, leading to the passage of new laws in Minnesota to prevent deceptive interrogation tactics and lift the statute of limitations for post-conviction relief.
Posted inLocal & State
In fight to end violence against Black women and girls, Minnesota leads the charge
The Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office has been established in Minnesota to address the systemic neglect and violence faced by Black women and girls, with Kaleena Burkes leading the office and working to prevent future tragedies through education, awareness, and transformative action.
Posted inNews
How Tim Walz finally stopped JD Vance from sane-washing Trump
VP candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz debated on the issues of the 2024 presidential election, with Walz exposing Vance’s lies and Trump’s unfit nature for office.
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Walz and Vance set to take debate stage
Vice-Presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio will take place tonight at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.
Posted inOpinion
Don’t underestimate Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is a meteor who will bring joy, warmth and compassion to the Oval Office.
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Voters say they’re ready for a woman president—but sexist attitudes still exist
Despite the enthusiasm and support for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, sexism remains a powerful force in American politics.
Posted inNews
The Obamas electrify second night of the DNC
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered powerful speeches at the Democratic National Convention.
Posted inNews
It’s official: Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as 2024 VP running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate, citing his background as a two-term governor and his commitment to middle-class families.
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‘We don’t know these folks’: Leaders say majority of destruction not caused by Minnesotans
‘These people have brought more destruction and more terror to Minnesota than anybody in our history.’