Walz, who says he’ll announce whether he’ll run for a third term after the legislative session, spoke for about 22 minutes in the well of the Minnesota House on April 23, 2025.

The bill would have prohibited eligible centers from encouraging or providing abortions to pregnant women.

The bill contains nearly $10 billion in spending over the next two fiscal years for roads, bridges, transit and airports. But some of the sharpest debate came over provisions that didn’t make it in.

The bill also proposes legal restrictions on the possession of sex dolls resembling children under the age of 12.

The 2025 Minnesota Book Awards celebrated Minnesota authors and books, plus a historic night for writer Kao Kalia Yang, who received three awards across three categories.

The plan reflects Year Four of the state’s 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, which examines the housing and community development needs of Minnesota.

The state Department of Health announced 170 layoffs in early April but said it would delay them until May after funding was temporarily restored.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Federal data show in 2023, an estimated 3,275 people were killed nationwide in distracted driving-related crashes.

The bill would allow THC beverages to label 10 milligram drinks as a single serving instead of the current requirement of two servings in the state of Minnesota.

The program offers STEM education kits and access to free resources and programs. One of its offerings is a 5-day field trip for fifth-grade students to learn about STEM careers.