Skip to Main Content
Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily



Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Legislature

López Franzen was the DFL minority leader for the Minnesota State Senate from 2021 to 2023. Courtesy of Melisa López Franzen's campaign.

Q&A with Senate-hopeful Melisa López Franzen

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published April 16, 2025

Former Minnesota State Sen. Melisa López Franzen said she is running U.S. Senate in March to support students and working-class Minnesotans by making education and healthcare access more affordable.Lòpez...

The Bureau’s eTrace system is free for all law enforcement agencies to use statewide.

Proposed bill calls for law enforcement help in mapping gun trafficking

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published April 8, 2025

A bill moving through the state legislature takes aim at gun violence by requiring law enforcement agencies statewide to use a firearm tracking and reporting system. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco...

The meeting was held in Van Cleve Recreation Center on Saturday afternoon.

Sen. Doron Clark, Rep. Mohamud Noor hold town hall meeting in Como

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published April 7, 2025

Sen. Doron Clark (DFL-Minneapolis) and Rep. Mohamud Noor (DFL-Minneapolis) met with residents for a town hall meeting discussing housing affordability, public safety and protecting international students...

The Minneapolis DFL caucus night is different from other caucuses, as not everyone can attend the city conventions.

Minneapolis DFL Caucus Night is Tuesday

by Katrina Bailey
Published April 7, 2025

The Minneapolis DFL Caucus Night is Tuesday, with ward conventions happening from April 26 through May 31 and a citywide convention in July.Minneapolis residents elect delegates during the DFL caucus,...

Elkins is a part of six bills aiming to change how prescription pricing works.

Minnesota Legislature considering bills to make medications more affordable

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 28, 2025

State lawmakers are looking to make prescription medications more affordable with multiple bills moving through the state legislature to simplify the complicated supply chain behind pharmacies. More...

Massive federal funding cuts and federal worker layoffs among the highlights to Trump’s second term.

Local Republicans weigh in on Trump’s second term

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 13, 2025

Some local Republican supporters are all in on President Donald Trump’s second administration’s changes but wish the administration would take more time before making decisions. In his first nearly...

López Franzen served on the Minnesota Senate for 10 years as a DFLer before her leadership ended in 2023.

Former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen announces run for U.S. Senate

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 10, 2025

Former Minnesota Senate Leader Melisa López Franzen announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate Monday morning. “I am running for the United States Senate to protect our Minnesota values, restore...

Hometown Hero Outdoors is based in Stillwater and has been around since 2017.

Legislators consider bill to fund first responders’ mental health resources

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 2, 2025

A bill to help a mental health organization improve first responders’ mental health across the state with outdoor activities advanced in a House committee. The bill, HF 491, would give $500,000...

Sen. Gustafson and Sen. Kreun co-authored the bill with bipartisanship as a main priority.

Legislators aim to prevent fraud with the Office of Inspector General

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published February 24, 2025

Minnesota legislators push for bipartisan support for a bill to create an Office of Inspector General (OIG) in Minnesota to investigate, identify and prevent future fraud in the state. The bill requires...

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 moving through the state Legislature aims to regulate and...

Accessibility Toolbar