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State Republicans want to nix funds for train between Duluth and Twin Cities
But supporters say the Northern Lights Express could be "transformative."
Probationary federal workers in Minnesota stuck in limbo, awaiting back pay
Many fell under court rulings ordering President Donald Trump's administration to rehire them, but say long-term prospects are iffy.
Bills seek to reform Minnesota's DWI laws after tragic Park Tavern crash
Lawmakers focus on ways to discourage repeat offenders from driving.
Why the big turnout in the Minnesota House special election in the east metro?
Democrats say voters were fired up over the Trump administration, but Republicans also saw a boost after DFLers boycotted the start of session.
Republicans fail to oust Sen. Nicole Mitchell in ethics battle
Effort ramped up after second felony charge filed against the Woodbury Democrat
Minneapolis man laid off from Small Business Administration in DOGE cuts files appeal
A top official at the Minnesota district office was fired, rehired, then fired again.
DFL wins special election, locking Minnesota House in 67-67 tie with Republicans
As expected, DFL candidate David Gottfried ran away with a victory in Tuesday's special election.
Minnesota lawmakers consider suicide barriers on Washington Avenue Bridge
The bridge connects the East and West Banks at the University of Minnesota.
Special election in pivotal Minnesota House race slated for Tuesday
Uncertainty over the east metro seat prompted a dramatic boycott at the Capitol. Democrat David Gottfried is running against Republican Paul Wikstrom.
Mike Lindell's MyPillow sued by FedEx
Memphis shipping giant said pillow entrepreneur owes $9 million.
Republicans seek to claw back state money for Rondo land bridge
Bill would also block federal money for Interstate 94 project in St. Paul.
GOP-led bill to ban trans girls from girls' sports fails to pass Minnesota House
Supporters and opponents gathered at State Capitol before the vote, which came after more than two hours of pointed debate.
U.S. plans to give transportation money based on birth and marriage rates. How would Minnesota fare?
Rural communities and outer-ring suburbs could benefit, a Minnesota Star Tribune analysis found, with highways favored over mass transit.
Northstar Commuter Rail could be shut down
The train line between Minneapolis and Big Lake never recovered from the pandemic.
Dozens of Minnesota federal workers fired in latest cuts, with no severance
The Minnesota Star Tribune talked to roughly two dozen workers who all said they were not the only ones in their departments to be cut.
Bill in Minnesota Legislature says only females at birth can participate on girls sports teams
Opponents say transgender athletes unfairly targeted.
Right-of-way robots could mow along Minnesota highways
Lawmakers weigh obscure bill for MnDOT to study autonomous mowing along state highways.
Bill seeks to halt Blue Line LRT extension until troubled Southwest light-rail line opens
A two-year delay would add $200 million to the Blue Line project.
MnDOT reveals winners of 'Name a Snowplow' contest
A nod to our superstar, culture and, of course, our weather.
DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell faces second felony charge
Prosecutors allege she used a crowbar to enter Detroit Lakes home.
Final report into delayed Southwest light rail's finances faces its own delays
Results of a probe into the $2.9 million project's finances is expected this spring.
TSA workers at MSP receive federal buyout offer
They're among millions of federal workers offered buyouts by Trump administration in push to shrink government.
What does a Minnesota lawmaker do during a legislative boycott?
Lots of meetings with lobbyists, constituents, in cafes, on Zoom, and talk of what may come.
Boycott, special elections and quorums: What the heck is going on at the Minnesota Legislature?
Historic acrimony has cast doubt over whether any work will get done during the first month of session, which starts next week.
Ted Mondale to deliver a eulogy written by his father for President Jimmy Carter
Before Walter Mondale died in 2021, he wrote a eulogy for Jimmy Carter, who outlived the former vice president from Minnesota.
More than a dozen candidates file for special elections to determine control of Minn. House, Senate
Special elections will be held Jan. 28 to fill vacant seats in the closely divided Minnesota House and Senate. More than a dozen candidates filed for a Senate seat, while a half dozen filed for a House seat.
Eden Prairie parents who pushed for anti-hazing law mark its signing
Their son, Danny Santulli, suffered permanent brain injuries while pledging to a fraternity at the University of Missouri.
Special election set for seat held by the late Sen. Kari Dziedzic
Another special election in a suburban Minnesota House district to replace newly elected Democrat Curtis Johnson will be held the same day.
DFLer resigns seat in Minnesota House after court finds he failed to meet residency requirement
A special election will be held Jan. 28 to fill Curtis Johnson's seat in east metro suburbs.
More than $1 billion in federal funding for Blue Line LRT extension unclear as Trump takes office
Hennepin County slated to pay just over half the cost to build the $3.2 billion line that would connect downtown Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park in 2030.
After seven decades, a rare airport straddling the U.S.-Canada border is closing for good in Minnesota
The Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport is one of only six general aviation airports across the U.S. that share a border with Canada. It closes Friday after more than 70 years in operation.
Rep. Pete Stauber questions closing of Federal Prison Camp in Duluth
Federal officials cited aging infrastructure and staffing challenges in the pending closure. Some 90 jobs will leave Duluth.
In rare bipartisan effort, Klobuchar and Cruz push to make 'revenge porn' a federal crime
The Take It Down Act would require social media companies to remove nonconsensual intimate images.
Thanksgiving expected to be record-breaker at MSP Airport and on Minnesota roads
Travel has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels and then some. Pack some patience and plan carefully to stay sane.
What's the fate of the Northstar Commuter Rail and a link to St. Cloud?
This month marked the 15th year of the commuter rail service between Minneapolis and Big Lake. But ridership numbers haven't rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
Homeless Minnesotans hired to clean Metro Transit light rail stations in St. Paul
A pilot program launched earlier this year was recently expanded to pay unhoused workers to pick up litter at Metro Transit Green Line stations in St. Paul.
As laser strikes on airplanes surge in Minnesota, so do dangers
Flashing a laser into the cockpit of an airplane can distract, even temporarily blind pilots. Minnesota incidents have increased by more than 180% since 2015.
Crime on Metro Transit buses and trains increased during the summer, but has decreased this year from 2023
The top crime on public transit: people smoking. Overall, crimes reported on buses and light rail have declined over this year and compared with 2023.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar defeats GOP challenger Royce White
Klobuchar won her fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
DFL Rep. Ilhan Omar re-elected in Minnesota's safely blue Fifth District
Omar won a fourth term after a challenge from Republican Dalia Al-Aqidi in the urban district.
MSP Airport records second busiest day in history during MEA weekend
Oct. 17 was the second busiest day in MSP Airport's history, surpassed only by the day after Super Bowl LII was held in Minneapolis in 2018.
Historic Minneapolis bridge spanning Minnehaha Creek gets $34 million in federal funds for overhaul
The bridge was last rehabbed in 1973 and has deteriorated due to salt and water exposure.
For the first time in years, Metro Transit could lower fares for most buses and trains
The Met Council will consider Nov. 13 whether to lower fares for most buses and trains, hoping the price decrease will attract more Metro Transit riders.
How Minnesota is recruiting poll workers in a divisive presidential election
More than 30,000 election judges, or poll workers, will conduct the election amid division statewide.
Metro Transit to expand Gold Line bus rapid transit to Minneapolis
A late add to the $505 million project involves upgrading existing I-94 express bus service between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Work on Purple Line bus rapid transit continues, despite Maplewood's opposition
The Metropolitan Council is continuing work on the Purple Line while Maplewood officials support a different kind of transit called arterial bus rapid transit.
Here's how election equipment is tested in Minnesota
Public Accuracy Tests are required by state law. We watched them in Hennepin County and Minneapolis.
'Don't expect an empty seat': MSP Airport braces for influx of MEA travelers
Here are tips on how to avoid lines, whether you're traveling or picking up passengers this busy weekend.
What six independent voters in Minnesota think about the presidential election
About a third of likely voters in the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota poll describe themselves as independent, and they're fairly evenly divided on the top of the ticket.
MSP airport's Terminal 2 adds new express lane for passenger pickup and drop-off
Area inside parking ramp aims to ease traffic backups in front of the smaller terminal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Blue Line LRT extension clears critical step despite opposition
Cities along the 13-mile route granted consent to move forward; critics are not happy with the votes.
With brash police chief gone, Metro Transit's safety efforts push on
Amid an investigation, the Met Council said last week Ernest Morales III was no longer chief of the Metro Transit Police Department.
MSP Airport to add two sensory rooms to help alleviate travel stress
Sensory or quiet rooms are an increasingly popular amenity at airports across the country.
Maplewood vote puts Purple Line BRT project at risk
The fate of the bus rapid transit project between St. Paul and Maplewood now remains unclear.
Speeding motorists turn Minneapolis avenues into urban speedway
Minneapolis residents in the Central neighborhood are pushing Hennepin County to improve Park and Portland avenues to reduce frequent street racing and crashes.
Minnesota Poll: Klobuchar holds sizable lead over White in U.S. Senate race
The incumbent DFL senator's Republican challenger Royce White did well in greater Minnesota; the Twin Cities suburbs are up for grabs.
Minnesota 2024 voter guide: Who's running, where they stand on the issues
Early voting begins today in Minnesota. We ask major party candidates for U.S. Senate and Congress about issues ranging from the economy to immigration.
MSP Airport ranked best in the U.S.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport won top place for "mega" sized airports in the prestigious J.D. Power survey after losing to Detroit last year.
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Ramsey County abandons Riverview streetcar project
The county cited public input in scrapping the $2.1 billion plan to link Union Depot to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.
New concessions planned for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's Terminal 2
Plans call for local full-service restaurant, more coffee shops and quick-serve options.
What do Gen Z voters care about in this election?
Will the key voting bloc support Harris or Trump? We went to the Minnesota State Fair (where else?) and asked them.
New fire station dedicated at MSP airport
Airport firefighters respond to about 3,200 calls a year. The new station replaces an aging 60-year-old building.
Minnesota delegates roll into Chicago excited by state and Walz's starring role at DNC
The governor's role on the national ticket sends partisan enthusiasm into the stratosphere.
Sources: Metro Transit chief under investigation for hostile workplace allegations
Multiple complaints by staff prompted an internal investigation this spring, but Morales was not placed on administrative leave until last Friday.
Streetcar from St. Paul to MOA could snarl traffic, officials say
Bus rapid transit would cost a billion dollars less and, they say, not disrupt airport passengers and workers.
Metro Transit crime down in second quarter
But officials say there's still work to be done to attract more riders.
Why don't Amtrak trains from St. Paul to Chicago stop in Madison, Wis.?
They just don't. But new passenger rail service through Eau Claire is being studied.
Park Board members say Blue Line light rail crossing could endanger cyclists, pedestrians
Some on the Park Board want the Met Council to go back to the drawing board to preserve the Grand Rounds trail.
Massive MSP airport expansion will bring years of disruption
Leisure travelers have returned with a vengeance post-pandemic. Expect lots of construction over the next 20 years.
Hyperloop study fails to gain support from Met Council committee
Boosters say futuristic vacuum tube could whisk passengers between Twin Cities and Rochester in 15 minutes, although the technology is largely theoretical.
Law seeks to change Minnesotans' relationship with cars in wake of a climate crisis
The Minnesota Department of Transportation leads effort to offer more choices so people drive less.
Happy birthday, Metro Transit light rail
The transformative Blue and Green lines mark their 20th and 10th anniversaries, but both still face vexing challenges post-pandemic.
The time is now to comment on the Blue Line LRT extension
You can share your thoughts on a draft environmental plan online, at hearings and community events.
No relaunch date yet for Minnesota's e-bike rebate application
Overwhelmed website shut down last week shortly after its launch. State officials working on a fix with outside vendors.
State working with IT vendors to fix Minnesota e-bike rebate fiasco
Fewer than 80 applications were completed before the system shut down Wednesday. It's unclear when the popular program will be relaunched.
