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Minnesota State Lawmakers Discuss ICE Impacts on Agricultural Sector

The coalition present at the news conference warned that if enforcement actions continue in this fashion, the state could see a very noticeable hit to its food supply.

January 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – Many state lawmakers are concerned that ICE actions could needlessly threaten Minnesota’s agricultural production. They held a press conference in St. Paul and included speakers from Minnesota Farmers Union. They discussed how much the state relies on farming and agricultural output, and how the presence of ICE agents can interfere with employees and business operations….

Defiant Gov. Tim Walz says he will not resign after deciding against seeking a third term

January 6, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes questions from reporters about his decision to not run for a third term. 1/6/26.ST. PAUL (KVRR) — One day after announcing he is no longer running for office, a defiant Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz answered questions about why he’s getting out of the race. Walz told reporters that stepping aside was a decision that he…

Republican House Speaker Demuth to run for governor of Minnesota

November 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Republican State Rep. Lisa Demuth of Cold Spring sworn in as House SpeakerST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth is jumping into the crowded field of Republicans running for governor. The 58-year-old from Cold Spring represents District 13A in central Minnesota which includes the cities of Cold Spring and St. Joseph. She was named speaker back…

DFL releases priorities for special session on gun control, Republicans say their input wasn’t considered

September 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Democrats in Minnesota release their priorities for a special session on gun control. It comes in the wake of the shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis and the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. Gov. Tim Walz and DFL leaders unveiled a list of reforms which includes bans on assault weapons, high-capacity…

Primary election held for candidates vying to fill Nicole Mitchell’s state senate seat in District 47

August 26, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Nicole MitchellWOODBURY, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — A special primary is underway as candidates battle for the Minnesota Senate seat once held by Nicole Mitchell in Woodbury. The primary is for the DFL since there are two candidates: State Reps. Ethan Cha and Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger. There is only one Republican running for the Senate District 47 seat, St. Paul teacher Dwight Dorau…

Sen. Nicole Mitchell to be sentenced in September on her burglary conviction

July 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell looks to her attorney Dane DeKrey during her trial on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Becker County District Court in Detroit Lakes, Minn.DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, Minnesota will be sentenced on September 10 after being found guilty in Detroit Lakes. A jury convicted Mitchell on two counts of burglary and…

Republican Dr. Scott Jensen announces 2nd run for governor of Minnesota

July 17, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Dr. Scott Jensen (Campaign Ad)Dr. Scott Jensen announces another run for governor of Minnesota. The Republican says he aims to lower prices while promoting law and order. Gov. Walz beat him by about 193,000 votes in 2022. The 70-year-old Jensen served a single term in the Minnesota Senate representing part of Carver County before he ran for governor. He joins…

Kendall Qualls To Make Second GOP Run For Governor of Minnesota

May 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Republicans have their first contender for the 2026 governor’s race. Kendall Qualls is planning a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in St. Louis Park. It’ll be his second bid for governor after losing out on the endorsement at the GOP convention in 2022. Qualls is a former Fortune 100 executive leader and Army veteran. He also ran unsuccessfully for Congress in…

DFL Leadership Holds Town Hall at Concordia

The event was part of a statewide tour aiming to spark conversations regarding the impacts the Trump administration's cutbacks will have on the lives of Minnesotans.

April 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR – Governor Tim Walz didn’t just stop by Dilworth during his visit to Clay County – he also spoke at a town hall meeting on the Concordia College campus. It was hosted by Sen. Rob Kupec and Majority Leader Sen. Erin Murphy. It’s part of a string of events put on by the DFL to discuss how…

Minnesota Republicans To File New Ethics Complaint Against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell

February 18, 2025

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (KFGO/WCCO) — Minnesota Senate Republicans announced they are filing new and updated ethics complaints against embattled state DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell. “Senate Republicans have been very clear,” says Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson. “Her actions have damaged the integrity of the Senate, and distracted us from the important work that we need to be doing here.”Senator Mitchell is…