Minnesota Legislature

The ruling didn’t strictly address the legality of binary triggers, but instead focused on the 1,400-page bill in which the binary trigger ban was included last year.

The Consumer Data Privacy Act intends to empower Minnesotans navigating the digital world, but its impact will depend on proactive consumers and could take time.

The unusual resignation announcement means Mitchell will continue to represent her constituents for up to two weeks as a convicted felon.

The Thunderhawk and the Warriors' spear-and-feather logo no longer need to be changed, thanks to a state law changing the exemption process for American Indian mascots.

Mitchell has pleaded not guilty to first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. If convicted, Mitchell faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Mitchell was arrested in April 2024 in Detroit Lakes after police allege they found her in her stepmother’s basement around 4:45 a.m. She claims she was attempting to retrieve some of her late father’s possessions.

The section of Highway 169, named in honor of late state Sen. David J. Tomassoni, runs between County Road 69 in Marble and County Road 7 in Mountain Iron.

Out of all the Legislature did this year, getting this funding will make the most impact around the state, said Bradley Peterson of Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.

The Hortmans, who were fatally shot inside their home June 14, will lie in state from noon to 5 p.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda.

Rep. Melissa Hortman served as Minnesota House speaker from 2019 to early 2025, when she was named Speaker Emerita under a power-sharing agreement.