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The legislation will also address resources for problem gambling support.
Minnesota legislators look to legalize, regulate sports betting
by Grace Aigner and Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 21, 2025

Minnesota legislators want to legalize and regulate sports gambling, but gambling addiction advocates are advising caution. A bill currently...

Students from four of the five University of Minnesota campuses also spoke Tuesday morning in the Capitol rotunda.
Students urge Minnesota Legislature to fund the University
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 19, 2025

University of Minnesota officials and students rallied at the state capitol Tuesday for the “U of M Day at the Capitol” to urge legislators...

The Glendale Townhomes in Prospect Park were built in 1952 and were primarily home to World War II veterans facing homelessness.
Defending Glendale — community organizers fight for historic designation
by Grace Aigner
Published February 19, 2025

Community organizers in Prospect Park continue their decade-long fight to get Glendale Townhomes, one of Minneapolis’ first public housing...

Minnesota Indian Women's Emergency Warming Center helps Minneapolis residents stay warm during the winter. Courtesy of the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center.
City Council awards Minnesota Indian Women’s Center $100,000
by Maya Bell
Published February 12, 2025

Minneapolis City Council gave $100,000 to the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center to support their emergency warming site and other homeless...

Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minneapolis City Council stand together to repeal Aliens Enemies Act as President Trump moves forward with his new policies
Ilhan Omar, Minneapolis City Council stand together on immigration
by Maya Bell
Published February 5, 2025

As President Donald Trump’s administration makes immigration changes, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and the Minneapolis City Council voiced their...

Demuth joined the state House of Representatives in 2019 and was the minority leader in 2023. Photo courtesy of Karl Morton Badger.
Getting to know House Speaker Lisa Demuth
by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 17, 2025

Although Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) became the first Republican woman of color to lead the Minnesota House, she said her...

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., waves to those who came out to support Amy Klobuchar’s presidential bid on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.
Sen. Tina Smith will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026
by Jack O'Connor
Published February 13, 2025

Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced Thursday she would not seek reelection in 2026. Smith was first elected to the U.S. Senate in a 2018...

Demonstrators gathered for the missing and murdered Indigenous relatives march in Minneapolis on Feb. 14.
Hundreds march for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives in Minneapolis
by Ava Grace
Published February 18, 2025

The 10th annual Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives gathered in Minneapolis on Friday to shine a light on...

History of Black History Month
History of Black History Month
by Katrina Bailey
Published February 17, 2025

Initially only a week-long, Black History Month was created to ensure Black history would not be forgotten. Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian...

Minnesotans are experiencing more normal, cold temperatures in 2025 than in 2024.
Warm winters keep Minneapolis’ outdoor rinks closed sooner, more often
by Grace Aigner
Published February 17, 2025

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) prepares for future unpredictable, warm winters after temporarily closing their outdoor ice rinks.MPRB...

Three senators and University researchers hold a press conference to stop potential budget costs affecting important University of Minnesota medical research programs.
UMN researchers, state senators speak out against NIH funding cuts
by Maya Bell
Published February 13, 2025

Minnesota senators and University of Minnesota researchers attacked President Donald Trump's plans to significantly cut university healthcare...

The stalemate started at the beginning of the legislative session.
Minnesota House DFL, Republicans reach agreement ending boycott
by Katrina Bailey
Published February 11, 2025

The Minnesota House of Representatives DFL and GOP announced a bipartisan power-sharing agreement on Wednesday. The agreement explains that...

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