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Under a new law that takes effect next year, Minnesota users can prevent their personal data from being sold to data brokers.

Minnesota’s blackout license plates have surged in popularity since their January debut, with over 130,000 issued by July 2024.

Minnesota’s House race gains national attention as pivotal for shifting control, spotlighted by several political analysts.

In recent hearings, Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor Judy Randall revealed how state agencies often miss clear signs of fraud due to a lack of regulatory mindset, impacting oversight in major programs.

A new Minnesota law prevents officers from using the smell of cannabis as the sole reason to search a vehicle, aligning with a recent Supreme Court decision.

A task force struggled to distribute $500 million in hero checks to Minnesota’s frontline workers, highlighting political clashes and eligibility issues.

Despite bipartisan efforts and near-agreement between tribes, tracks, and charities, Minnesota’s sports betting bill failed to pass before the legislative session ended.

Legislation shifts light rail project oversight to MnDOT, increasing accountability and requiring legislative approval for spending, aiming for improved project management and transparency.

Lawmakers either ran out of time or couldn’t reach agreement on sports betting, an infrastructure bill and an Equal Rights Amendment before midnight Sunday.

DFL lawmakers are split between passing progressive legislation and avoiding contentious issues as they face possible loss of House control in November.