Minnesota Matters

This week, the life of a bill at the Minnesota State Capitol as the regular 2025 legislative session comes to a dramatic end, this year’s Escape the Vape video challenge student winners, it's bass season in Minnesota, and turkey disease concerns that stray outside avian flu.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

This week, the MMIR Office places its last 5 missing person search kits, opioid deaths are on the decline, medical cannabis' benefits to sleep apnea, and mentoring youth initiatives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, extra law enforcement are on the roads for 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, the state's AG water quality certification program, a former Golden Gopher releases a new book, and soyfoam firefighting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, an update on the new State Fraud Prevention Committee, an April recap on turbulent weather, 2024's Adopt A Highway results, and KSTP's Joe Schmit retires. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Governor Tim Walz delivers the 2025 State of the State Address, year-round E-15 sales support, national prescription drug take-back day is near, and UMN Golden Gophers Men's Basketball recruiting continues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, the final push in the MN Legislature, the hemp license application deadline is near, the MNQT is implementing its first statewide survey on LGBTQ+ members, and the new UMN Gophers Men's Basketball coach Medved on recruiting efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, 600 Hibbing and Virginia mining layoffs, walleye limits for Upper Red Lake, soyfoam and firefighting, and the Twins season is underway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, the UMN will receive over $1M to address avian flu, the Farm Bill remains at the forefront of Congress, a MN nuclear plant will remain in operation through 2050, and testing your home for radon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, the first confirmed measles case in MN this year, keeping students safe at school, hormone-free male birth control enters clinical trials, and UMN has a new Men's Basketball coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Minnesota's Legislature has reached the midway point, Red Cross Giving Day is fast approaching, barge traffic is in motion, and NFL Pro-Day at the UMN Campus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, AG leaders proposed a budget plan to the legislature of nearly $70 million, incorporating weedy species into your diet, livestock disease concerns, and the DNR launched new yellow perch bag limits for Mille Lacs Lake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, the latest state budget forecast shows worsening deficits, MN wants to be a global leader in making sustainable aviation fuel, the Lake Superior shipping season is around the corner, and shedding light on problem gambling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, we're days away from the state's newest budget forecast, American Heart Month comes to a close, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon kicks off, and the Golden Gopher Men's Hockey team is contending for a Big 10 championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, it's University of Minnesota day at the State Capitol, free mental health services to MN State students 24/7, businesses that want to sell or grow cannabis can now apply for a license, and the UMN Gopher Men's Basketball team is on a winning streak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, talking to Sen. Hauschild about multiple important topics in the 2025 Legislature, golf and tourism, concerns about President Donald Trump's tariffs, and the UMN Gopher Baseball opener. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week's Minnesota Matters! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, 2025 could be the year MN passes a sports betting bill, waterfowl and avian influenza, state judges will perform free Valentine's Day weddings, and the Twins' season is right around the corner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Donald Trump returns to the White House with a flurry of executive orders, a new report examines AI's impact on MN workers, the Real ID requirement is coming soon, and the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame includes a Golden Gopher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, the MN Small Business Administration (SBA) reports a strong loan year, MN Twins fans gain another broadcast option for games, Burnsville ambulance crews can now offer on-scene blood transfusions, and the Urban Ag Contest is back for its second year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, former President Jimmy Carter was remembered at his funeral, the MN Farm Bureau's top priorities for the 2025 legislative session, two UMN professors received the National Medal of Science, and a Golden Gopher hockey star played for Team USA at the World Jr. Championships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

This week, the latest numbers show our state's flu season is here, a UMN professor makes the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and we wrap up our 2024 year in review. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week's special edition of Minnesota Matters features the biggest events, people, and interviews of 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger prepares to step down as president-elect Donald Trump's upcoming move into the White House looms, Minneapolis' annual winter celebration begins, an update on Minnesota's unsheltered homeless population, and the Golden Gophers prepare for the Duke's Mayo Bowl.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

This week, a UMN study shows obstetric care is declining nationwide, the Salvation Army needs Red Kettle volunteers, state tourism spending is up, and a team helping less-fortunate men reintegrate into society. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, a Minnesota lawmaker wants to introduce a bill establishing an Office of Inspector General, the Golden Gopher women's basketball team kicks off the season strong, MN wants to host the 2031 World Horticultural Expo, and managing spending over the holidays. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .