Minnesota News Connection

With midterm elections ahead, the prices of goods and services takes a strong lead in the list of voter concerns.

As demand for electricity soars, industry observers said increasing capacity on the power grid for sources like wind and solar is just one of many crucial needs.

Local leaders say it's fine to still mail in your ballot, but no matter how you vote, they stress making a plan.

American farmers say importing large international supplies sends the wrong message to ranchers, and a Minnesota dairy farmer says the ripple effects could extend to his operation.

Federal safety net program cuts are on the minds of economists with new data on last year's median incomes, official poverty rate and holistic poverty rate.

An estimated 15,000–20,000 seasonal agricultural workers arrive for work in Minnesota during the peak harvesting season, according to the National institutes of Health.

Minnesota lawmakers heard testimony Sept. 9, 2026, about the domino effects felt by people closely tied to human service programs as the state combats fraud.

A question on the November ballot asks if the state should increase money flowing from a special fund dating back to Minnesota's statehood.

Lake associations around the U.S. have observed conflicts on lakes as popular water activities like wakesurfing take hold, prompting efforts to expand boater safety and etiquette training.

Public health experts said states can better prepare for future illness outbreaks by keeping a sharp eye on climate change.