Minnesota News Connection

Researchers are asking Minnesotans to count roadkill during Wildlife Casualty Count Week of Action, May 22-29, 2026, to help inform problem areas so that protections can be added.

Extra dollars in the state will fund the public input process ahead of possible changes to the state's financial aid program.

Research indicates that in the coming decades, the state is likely to see more risk days of wildfires starting on the ground due to more extreme droughts connected to climate change.

A recent national study found an increasing number of federal environmental impact statements are receiving significant contributions from citizen science data.

The Legislature does not have to approve a new budget in 2026 but is still holding talks affecting taxpayer dollars.

Industry data show Minnesota has seen some of the fastest-growing premium hikes for both homeowners and auto insurance.

A Minnesota-based organization says concerned parents shouldn't settle for the status quo surrounding social media regulation.

People who work with youth poets around the state want to give them a larger voice, as many are sharing their feelings through artistic expression.

Labor experts monitoring artificial intelligence say the nation's workers are increasingly worried about being displaced, and key industries in Minnesota are vulnerable.

The recognition of a Kettle River first responder's efforts illustrates the balancing act between passion for their mission and funding woes.