The Minnesota Capitol has no security checkpoints or metal detectors and allows guns on its premises, making it an outlier among state houses for its relatively lax security. Those findings were presented to the Advisory Committee on Capitol Security ...

City leaders from across the state made a powerful plea at the State Capitol on Tuesday to call for action on gun safety.

A panel tasked with oversight of security at the Minnesota State Capitol heard from experts on Monday about measures implemented in other states as lawmakers weigh changes here to further enhance safety. The meeting of the Advisory Committee on Capitol ...

Nationwide rallies are planned for this weekend to oppose President Trump's mobilization of the National Guard in major cities. Here is a list of the events planned in the Twin Cities metro.

More than 700 clergy leaders are urging Minnesota lawmakers to pass a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, including many in our area.

A new addition to the state Capitol grounds in St. Paul is meant to highlight an important aspect of Minnesota’s past and present. Eleven flags were raised earlier this month in front of the Capitol to recognize Native American tribes in the state.

Six columns were added to a memorial outside of the Minnesota State Capitol Sunday, honoring firefighters killed in the line of duty. "We thank you today for those who have courageously served in the fire services and for whose lives we remember here today ...

One of the biggest changes the subcommittee discussed was the enhanced advance premium tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of 2025. This tax credit reduces the cost of monthly premiums for those making more than 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. (Other tax credits, which are still active, apply to those making less than 400% FPG.)