Minnesota Capitol
Key Minn. Senate Committee Takes On Vikes’ Stadium Bill
A key committee of the Minnesota Senate is taking up the $1 billion Vikings stadium bill.
Hundreds Rally At Capitol Against Marriage Amendment
Hundreds of people gathered on the lawn of the State Capitol Thursday morning to rally against the constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage.
Minn. GOP Senators Want Vote On ‘Right To Work’
A group of Republican state senators say they want the full Senate to vote on a constitutional amendment that would make union membership voluntary in Minnesota, despite signs the bill is stalled at the Capitol.
Legacy Money Proposed For Minn. Capitol Work
Two proposals to renovate the Minnesota Capitol with money from the state’s Legacy Fund drew concern from some state lawmakers on Tuesday that such a plan would not survive a legal challenge.
Crumbling Minnesota Capitol Reaches ‘Tipping Point’
The foot-tall chunk of marble sitting in a state administrative office once was part of the Minnesota Capitol’s ornamental scrollwork, one small detail on architect Cass Gilbert’s century-old jewel. Now, it’s mainly a reminder of this aging building’s many deferred needs.
Pardoned Turkey Flies The Coop At MN Capitol Ceremony
Ted the turkey from Willmar made the most of a moment in the spotlight at the Capitol by literally flying the coop during a “sendoff” ceremony with Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Lawmakers Convene To Vote On Ending Gov’t Shutdown
An end to Minnesota’s nearly three-week-long state government shutdown came into view Tuesday, when Gov. Mark Dayton called the Legislature into a special session to vote on a budget deal.
Still No End To Minn. Shutdown; Budget Not Done
Minnesota’s state government shutdown slid toward the three-week mark on Monday as key Republican legislators and members of Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration scurried to translate a handshake budget deal into bills that can pass the GOP-controlled Legislature.
Rally Outside Capitol On 11th Day Of Shutdown
It’s the 11th day of the state government shutdown and there are no new talks scheduled between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers. A lot of people say they need the shutdown to be over soon so they can get on with their lives.
Environmental Groups Camp Out At The Minnesota Capitol
Since the shutdown has canceled any type of camping at State Parks, some have decided to camp out on Minnesota’s capitol lawn.
Dayton Attends Prayer Observance At Minn. Capitol
Gov. Mark Dayton and others are taking part in a prayer day outside the Minnesota Capitol on Thursday.
Minn. GOP, DFL Dig In On Taxes Vs. Spending Cuts
Lawmakers’ fight over taxes and spending spilled out during a contentious committee hearing Wednesday that demonstrated the wide divide between Republicans and Democrats working to plug a $5 billion deficit in Minnesota’s state budget.
Report Urges Security Upgrades At Minn. Capitol
Security at the Minnesota Capitol and surrounding buildings should be improved, said a report released Friday that avoided taking a position on the much debated issue of whether to add metal detectors.
Firefighters, Fire Dept. Officials To Capitol
Firefighters in full response gear will be roaming the halls of the State Capitol but it’s not because of any emergency.
Religious Leaders Gather At Minn. Capitol
Religious leaders from around Minnesota are gathering at the Capitol to meet with state lawmakers on issues including poverty, taxation, human rights and health care.




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