Senators sent the measure to Gov. Mark Dayton Thursday after House lawmakers passed it in late January. It allows prosecutors to be armed as long as they have a permit. A Cook County attorney was shot and wounded last December.
Vikings come from behind for resounding win over Seattle
Kirk Cousins was lights out and Alexander Mattison didn't a miss a beat in place of Dalvin Cook.
One and done: Lynx season ends with playoff loss to Chicago
Minnesota was faced with a one-and-done situation despite owning the league's third-best record.
Vikings: Dalvin Cook is OUT of Seahawks game
The star running back hasn't recovered from an ankle injury.
Boy arrested after making threats towards school in Anoka
An image shared on Snapchat warned of the "best school shooting yet."
Want a historic steel truss bridge for free? Wisconsin's giving away 3
There's a catch (or two), of course.
Man dies after shooting on East Lake Street in Minneapolis
It's the city's 70th homicide this year.
Four killed in crashes after deadly start to weekend on MN roads
The latest figures show there have been 349 road deaths in Minnesota this year.
In crackdown on unruly passengers, Delta urges other airlines to share no-fly lists
The airline says it's a bid to "further protect airline employees across the industry."
St. Cloud State student-athlete suspended from team following alleged assault
The incident reportedly took place off campus on Sep. 18.
U of M-barrassed: Gophers shocked by Bowling Green
The Falcons snapped a 21-game non-conference winning streak in front of a homecoming crowd.
Andrew Wiggins applies for exemption to COVID vaccine, is rejected
Wiggins could miss a large chunk of the season without the vaccine.
Minnesota couple sentenced in 2020 murder of 8-year-old daughter
Autumn Hallow died at her home last summer.
Dayton signs bill allowing prosecutors to carry guns to court
The measure allowing county attorneys and their assistants to carry firearms while on duty was overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature after last year's courtroom shooting that wounded the Cook County attorney. Prosecutors must still gain a state permit to carry a gun.
A bill to end teacher seniority headed to Gov. Mark Dayton
Senators approved the measure and sent it to the governor Saturday. The legislation would eliminate the "last-in, first-out" rule. Current law says schools can only consider teacher tenure when making layoff decisions. Dayton is expected to veto the bill.
Gov. Dayton not sure about allowing more powerful fireworks in Minnesota
The House and Senate have given the okay, but need to reach a compromise on the final measure before it heads to Mark Dayton. The governor told the Star Tribune he hasn't decided and "has to wait and see how it ends up."
Expanded gambling bill heads to Gov. Mark Dayton
House lawmakers gave the legislation final-approve Monday. If the measure is signed into law, it would allow more card tables at Canterbury Park and higher betting limits. It would also give tribal casinos access to simulcast horse racing. Dayton says he needs time to study the bill before making a decision.
Lawmakers spar over session achievements
The House and Senate adjourned the legislative session Thursday after passing a bill to help fund a new football stadium in downtown Minneapolis. In the final week of the legislative session lawmakers also sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill to cut taxes and a public works bonding bill.
$496 million bonding bill closer to vote
The House bill is undergoing some last-minute tweaking after it stalled Thursday night. The GOP borrowing proposal doesn't fund several projects Gov. Mark Dayton and DFLers wanted, including civic center renovations, St. Paul Saints Stadium or the Southwest light-rail line. MinnPost reports the Senate is expected to take up the measure after the House.
Senators pass $566 million bonding bill
The borrowing plan, approved by a 45-22 vote Monday night, would use $496 million for public works projects, higher education and state Capitol renovations. It also calls to spend an additional $50 million on unnamed Department of Employment and Economic Development projects. House lawmakers approved a similar measure early Monday afternoon. They can either accept the Senate version or the differences will be negotiated in a conference committee.
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