Government & Politics

Impacts vary depending on the available reserve funds held by the 574 different tribal nations, meaning every tribe is impacted differently.

The five-year program will work on expanding conservation practices in irrigated agricultural land across Minnesota, with funds for ag producers available in late 2025.

A similar hearing for Bemidji residents will be hosted at the Sanford Event Center on Oct. 8, 2025.

Ellison will visit Bemidji to hear from community members about their stories and concerns about recent federal actions. A second forum is planned for Oct. 27 in Brainerd.

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, most MN workers can apply for up to 12 weeks of medical leave, or 12 weeks of family leave. A payroll tax evenly split between the employer and employee.

In March, Trump directed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek information about suspected election crimes. The DOJ has since shared voter information it collected with the Department of Homeland Security.

Plus: Weeks of hearings begin for Bemidji and Northern Township over wastewater issue; State and federal agencies are partnering to address emerald ash borer in the Chippewa National Forest; and work began Monday on Highway 64 between Laporte and Akeley.

The state’s Office of Cannabis Management offers guidance on the laws but has no legal authority to compel cities or counties into compliance. This leaves it up to individuals to challenge local ordinances in court.

The administrative trial over who will manage wastewater around Lake Bemidji began in July 2025, with hearings Sept. 29-Oct. 10, 2025, in Northern Township and Bemidji.

The proposed sale to a private equity firm is seen as a possible roadmap for complying with clean energy laws. Opponents say the deal is riddled with transparency issues and conflicts of interest.