Lawmakers, Minneapolis council members reach rideshare driver deal — but Uber and Lyft aren’t on boardThe agreement at the state Legislature would set both Minneapolis and statewide wages for drivers at $1.27 per mile and $0.49 per minute. Uber and Lyft say they’ll stop operations in Minnesota if the statewide legislation is enacted.
Equal Rights Amendment takes step forward in the Minnesota LegislatureDFL Leaders want to put a constitutional amendment before Minnesota voters in 2026 that would extend to abortion rights and gender identity. It differs from a version that cleared the state Senate.
Trump to make 1st campaign stop in Minnesota of latest presidential runAfter losing Minnesota twice, former President Donald Trump has been telling backers he has a chance to put the state on the map in 2024. He’ll come to a Republican Party fundraising dinner in St. Paul next week.
Play3min 59secMinneapolis English teacher named Minnesota Teacher of the Year 2024Ninth grade English teacher Tracy Byrd became a teacher in 2017 after leaving a career in the financial world. Colleagues on Sunday praised his dedication to students as a teacher and coach at Washburn High School, his alma mater.
Play4min 36secDwindling timeline, ethics probe test Minnesota lawmakers ability to complete workThe fate of a capital investment bill, a raft of budget bills, agreements on cannabis legislation and the potential for action on sports betting and a constitutional equal rights amendment all hang in the balance.
Play4min 16secDisabled riders in Twin Cities weigh transit options as potential rideshare exit approachesPeople with disabilities face limited choices for transportation — and some are worried about losing an option, if Uber and Lyft stick to their promises to leave Minneapolis in July. Other transit options are looking to fill the gap, but some users aren’t confident they can.
U of M mulling highest tuition bump since 2010 for in-state studentsInterim President Jeff Ettinger’s budget for the next fiscal year proposes to slap a 4.5 percent tuition hike on in-state undergraduate students studying at the Twin Cities campus. If approved by the Board of Regents, that would be the highest annual tuition increase for Minnesota residents since 2010.
Minnesota secures final spot in PWHL playoffs Minnesota’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team is heading to the playoffs in its inaugural season.
Charges allege man injured in standoff with Woodbury police had pointed gun at officers Charging documents say Donald Roche, 61, used stolen credit cards to make over $3,000 worth of purchases on April 22. There are allegedly several out-of-state warrants for his arrest.
Play4min 15secRochester students put a new spin on quinceañera celebrationOn Saturday, a group of high school students in Rochester celebrated a traditional Mexican rite of passage — but in a non-traditional way. The student group Latinas Unidas at Mayo High School joined forces with neighboring John Marshall High School to host a “community quinceañera.”
Trespassing charges dropped for all 9 anti-war protesters arrested at U of MAccording to court documents, charges were dropped because of “prosecutorial discretion.”
Tribal members reflect on 100th anniversary of Indian Citizenship Act at Minnesota CapitolThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act, which gave Native Americans U.S. citizenship. Representatives of Minnesota’s 11 sovereign tribal nations gathered at the state Capitol to reflect on accomplishments, and what more needs to be done.
Pulitzer Prizes in journalism awarded to The New York Times, The Washington Post, AP and othersThe New York Times and The Washington Post were awarded three Pulitzer Prizes apiece on Monday for work in 2023 that dealt with everything from the war in Gaza to gun violence, and The Associated Press won in the feature photography category for coverage of global migration to the U.S.
Nuggets know physicality, stopping Edwards’ supporting cast are keys to tying series with WolvesThe reigning NBA champions could be facing an early exit if they don't bring more urgency and physicality into their series with Minnesota.
Three killed, three seriously injured in central Minnesota crashThree people died and three others were critically injured in a head-on crash early Sunday in central Minnesota. The State Patrol said the crash may have involved drunken driving.
Hamas has accepted a cease-fire deal proposed by Egypt and QatarHamas said it has accepted a proposal from Egypt and Qatar for a cease-fire. It is not immediately clear what the proposal entails, nor what Israel's position is.
Off-duty Eagan, Eden Prairie firefighter fatally shot in MinneapolisAn off-duty Twin Cities firefighter was the victim of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis over the weekend.
Duluth electric utility owner Allete sold for $6.2 billionThe parent company of Duluth-based utility Minnesota Power will go private after a $6.2 billion sale, which the company said was needed to help fund its green energy transition.
Play12min 25secState of Democra-Z: Campus protests point to war as top of mind for young votersThe Israel-Hamas war is coming to the forefront of 2024 election. We asked Gen Z voters how the campus protests in Minnesota and nationwide are impacting their thoughts on the election.
Columbia University cancels main commencement after weeks of pro-Palestinian protestsColumbia University says it is canceling its university-wide commencement ceremony following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next.