Minnesota Politics

The five-month process reviewed Medicaid providers in 13 service areas in all 87 counties, with more than 3,400 providers disenrolled by the state's Department of Human Services.

Following high-profile fraud cases, Minnesota will join other states in overhauling systems to comply with stricter Medicaid work requirements.

The endorsement wasn’t by acclamation, as Klobuchar no doubt desired. More than half of the delegates were first-time attendees, younger and more progressive-leaning than a typical year.

Michele Tafoya, who came in second with about 32%, announced that she’ll compete in the Aug. 11 primary.

Despite solidifying the endorsement of party activists, Flanagan has a long road before securing the nomination. Rep. Angie Craig has a history of winning close, tough races.

House Speaker Lisa Demuth declined to comment on her future plans, despite having previously pledged to abide by the party endorsement.

Klobuchar makes her pitch to progressive base; Flanagan will get the nod for Senate; GOP endorsement battle up in the air

Gaitas will assume leadership of the state's highest court on Oct. 1, 2026, replacing outgoing Chief Justice Natalie Hudson.

The Itasca County Board of Commissioners decided May 19, 2026, to fly both the 2023 and 1983 versions of the Minnesota state flag outside the government center in Grand Rapids.

The sites included autism service providers that received payments through Medicaid, according to a statement from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.