Minnesota Minute

February 2026 Budget and Economic Forecast Today the state’s finance agency, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the February 2026 Budget and Economic Forecast,...

2026 Legislative Session Preview The Minnesota Legislature convenes the 2026 Legislative Session today at noon. The expectations for a robust session are low. There...

Amy Klobuchar for Governor Minnesota’s senior U.S. Senator, Amy Klobuchar, officially launched her campaign for Minnesota Governor this morning. The announcement follows weeks of...

Minnesota Governor Walz Will Not Seek Reelection Big news out of Minnesota today as two-term Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection....

Minnesota November Budget Forecast Short-term budget surplus ($2.5B) and long-term budget deficit ($3B)   The state of Minnesota operates on a two-year budget cycle, otherwise...

MN 2025 Election Results Minnesota Senate November 4th was the Special Election date to fill the Minnesota Senate seats left vacant by the death...

MN 2025 Election Preview  In Minnesota, the November 4th Election Day will determine control of the state’s two biggest cities, Minneapolis and Saint Paul,...

Walz for Governor, Again Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday morning he will run for a third term. He has yet to share who...

Governor to Call Special Session? In the wake of the shooting, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other big city mayors are calling for the...