Update: The daughter of Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested Thursday while participating in pro-Palestinian protests in New York, and said she was suspended from her private liberal arts college in the city for her participation. startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omar…

Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter suspended from college for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Omar had questioned Columbia University's president during a congressional hearing a day earlier. startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omar…

No agreement yet on pay minimums for Uber/Lyft drivers but legislators and the apps agreed to add insurance for workers who get attacked on the job. startribune.com/minnesota-lawm…

St. Paul City Council Member owes more than $1,200 in unpaid parking, speeding, expired plate tickets dating to 2021, and filed for office using an address at which she doesn’t actually live. twincities.com/2024/04/12/st-…

Marijuana sales could face short supply in MN if planting doesnt start soon. 'We have no authority to actually allow people to touch plants until the rules are in place, unless the Legislature gives us some sort of specific authority,' top regulator said. startribune.com/minnesota-mari…

Minnesota marijuana sales could be delayed or in short supply if planting doesn't start soon startribune.com/minnesota-mari…

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Five things the Minnesota Legislature hopes to tackle before its session ends in May startribune.com/five-things-th…

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Sen. Lindsey Port is switching to work mostly remotely as she struggles with worsening — and at times dangerous — symptoms of long COVID.

Port cites Kari Dziedzic as an example of to how effectively 'show up' in a way the #mnleg is not used to yet startribune.com/minnesota-dfl-…