As one news account summarized, “For a moribund party, Democrats in the span of 24 hours are showing some signs of life.” ...

The 66 House Democrats have collectively been paid more than $130,000 during their boycott of legislative proceedings.

Minnesota and Iowa were added to the National Milk Testing Strategy on Jan. 8. There are now 36 states involved in the testing for the avian influenza virus.

Minnesota residents in their late teens and 20s are most likely to move to another state, with the greatest losses happening when students move away for college.

Some Democrats are cautious about reading too much into the results. But it’s the first good news they’ve had in a long time.

Minnesota’s Senate is back to 67 members after starting the year in a tie. The DFL regained its majority in the state Senate ...

Two weeks into the Minnesota legislative session, the Capitol feels a bit like an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” ...

Minnesota Senator Johnson Stewart presents SF 249, a bill to extend tax credits to those studying for a master's in special education, addressing the critical teacher shortage.

The Senate DFL will regain control next week after a special election, and DFL and Republican House leaders are negotiating.

After two weeks of successful power-sharing, the Senate will revert to a majority after Tuesday’s special election ...