New York State sues federal government for suspending SNAP benefits during shutdown

Attorney General James and the coalition argue that the administration’s refusal to issue November SNAP payments to more than 40 million Americans – including nearly three million New Yorkers – violates federal law and could leave countless...

Special elections to decide whether DFL, GOP control MN Senate

Two special elections next Tuesday to fill vacancies in the Minnesota Senate will determine the balance of power in the narrowly divided chamber, where the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party holds a one-seat majority. In what is seen as the more...

2026 Family and Medical Leave Law Updates - What Employers in Seven States Need to Know

Navigating employee requests for family and/or medical leave can be among the most complicated workforce management issues that human resources managers face. This is especially true for employers operating in multiple locations. As 2025 begins to...

State halts payments in 14 Medicaid programs over fraud, orders audit

The Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota, which represents more than 200 disability services providers in the state, expressed concern Wednesday that the broad payment pause could negatively affect people with disabilities.“ARRM...

Minnesota soybean farmers fear lasting scars from Trump’s trade war with China

TRACY, MINN. – Months into a trade war with China, steel grain bins across rural Minnesota sit plump with soybeans without a market, and farmers are nervously eyeing balance sheets. On Wednesday, news broke across an ocean that, ahead of a planned...

Serial squatter plagues Minnesota, Wisconsin short-term renters

A Minneapolis woman is facing challenges in evicting a renter who has overstayed her welcome and hasn't paid rent since June. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard even encountered the squatter during a Thursday interview. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis...

Readers Write: Ranked-choice voting, Ward 7 race, Minneapolis mayor’s race, St. Paul mayor’s race

Former City Council Member Steve Cramer identifies himself in a recent letter as “a longtime participant in political and civic affairs,” and I probably also qualify. Cramer characterizes Minneapolis mayoral candidates Jazz Hampton, DeWayne Davis...

Families of domestic violence victims call for justice in Minneapolis

Family members of domestic violence victims are calling for justice and accountability. Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis...

Minnesota Basketball: What has gone wrong?

This is starting to feel a little too familiar. Gopher basketball is opening the season with a new coaching staff and in today’s college basketball landscape, that means we are essentially starting with a new roster. An offseason with a coaching...

Minnesota: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Minnesota in Q3

In the third quarter of 2025, three Drugs companies received three FDA inspections in Minnesota, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This was the lowest number of inspections per type of company made by the FDA in Minnesota,...

Minnesota Pauses Medicaid Payments for Fraud Review

St. Paul, MN (MinnesotaNow) - Governor Tim Walz has announced a third-party audit of 14 “high-risk” Medicaid services in Minnesota. A news release issued by his office today says payments for the affected programs will be paused for up to three...

Minnesota brings in third-party group to audit high-risk Medicaid program billings

According to the governor’s office, the programs involved are: Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention services for autism, Integrated Community Supports, Nonemergency Medical Transportation, Peer Recovery Services, Adult...

State lawmakers hold hearing on impact of federal government shutdown

(KSTP) — The federal government shutdown has pushed Minnesota state lawmakers to hold a hearing on the impact we’re seeing here. Many programs and people impacted by the shutdown testified in front of state lawmakers Thursday morning. Some young...

Hastings woman pushes for changes to state law regarding certain e-bikes

Janet Stotko was hit by what she says was a Class 3 e-bike, leaving her without her sense of smell or taste. HASTINGS, Minn. — August 12, 2024, will live in Janet Stotko's mind forever. "Generally, don't come over in this area anymore, since the...

Halloween Safety: What parents need to know about sex offender rules in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Wisconsin has over 27,000 registered sex offenders on active probation or parole who must follow strict Halloween rules: no decorations, no porch lights, no costumes, and must stay indoors during trick-or-treat hours with surprise law enforcement...

Man faces felony charges for threats against Washington governor

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard Prosecutors allege a Washington state man repeatedly posted “veiled death threats” to Gov. Bob Ferguson on social media, including pictures of the front door of the governor’s home. Casey...

Entertainment events this November in Southwest Minnesota

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St. Cloud workers feel impact as Minnesota layoffs continue in 2025

Several Minnesota companies, including Target and CentraCare, have recently laid off hundreds of workers. A local organization, Career Solutions, offers a free worker displacement program for those impacted by layoffs. The program provides career...

Government shutdown could impact heating assistance for Minnesotans as cold weather nears

The federal government shutdown could impact Minnesota heating assistance this winter. The state of Minnesota has not yet received new funds for the 2025-2026 winter season, and payments for heating bills, emergency fuel deliveries, and furnace...

Report: Yes, Things Are Worse For Female Politicians

Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Data Shows Female Mayors Deal With Way More Bullshit The results of a 2024 survey asking mayors to share their personal experiences...