Gov. Tim Walz leaves the House Chamber after giving his eighth and final State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan greets President of the Senate Bobby Joe Champion after entering the House Chamber for Gov. Walz’s State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature. Gov. Tim Walz waves as he enters the House Chamber to give his farewell State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature. Gov. Tim Walz

Therese Donnelly, dressed as Dr. Seusses character the Lorax, came in opposition to the proposed data centers around Minnesota during the Mother Earth or Big Tech Rally on Earth Day in the Capitol rotunda April 22. Seusses book The Lorax serves as an environmental fable, warning against the dangers of destroying nature for corporate greed.

A fan reaches out to touch Prince's star on the outside wall of First Avenue on April 21, 2016, in Minneapolis.. A Prince dance party filled the streets around First Ave. April 21, 2016 to honor the life and music of Prince.

An estimated crowd of 100,000 participated in the flagship day of protest at the NO KINGS” rally at the State Capitol. There were speeches by U.S Senator Bernie Sanders, Lt. Gov. & DFL U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Jane Fonda. Gov. Tim Walz made an appearance receiving a loud ovation from the crowd and there was music from Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and many more.

The House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee heard several bills ahead of the first and second committee deadlines March 27 at 5 P.M. Bills must pass either a committee in the House or Senate to stay active during the 2026 Legislative Session. The committee failed to pass two fire arms bills on party-line votes and referred three bills to other committees before recessing and returning later in the evening to take up several other bills. Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL) presents

The Minnesota Rural Electric Association sponsored a group of electric linetrucks flying an American flag in front of the Capitol for the association’s “Day on the Hill”. Anita LeBrun, a resident at Amira Choice Assisted Living & Memory Care, testifies during a hearing of the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee in favor of the Happy Hour bill that would allow the consumption and display of alcoholic beverages in senior living facilities Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the

David Garibaldi, center, listens as Sen. John Marty (DFL) presents a bill that would establish a patient-centered care program during a hearing of the Senate Health & Human Services Finance and Policy Committee. Sen. John Marty (DFL) listens to a question on his bill that would establish a patient-centered care program from a member of the Senate Health & Human Services Finance and Policy Committee. Gov. Tim Walz presents a proposal to transform Minnesota’s human service sys

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) projects a $1.3 billion improvement over last year’s budget projection and a $3.7 billion surplus over the next 16 months. Instead of the state facing a $3 billion short fall in the middle of 2029 MMB is forecasting a $377 million surplus. All of these projections could change the state’s financial picture if federal funds are taken back, federal immigration policy and changing tariff policies that lead to financial insecurity. Commissio

The two desks of ten-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, who were killed in the shooting attack at Annunciation Catholic Church and school were on display in the Capitol to honor their lives. Gov. Tim Walz, announces his gun violence prevention package that includes an assault weapons ban, school safety grants, restriction untraceable ghost guns and more during a Capitol news conference. Lydia Kaiser, who was shot in the head during the Annunciation Catholi

Bill Baker, one of Minnesota's players on the 1980 Gold Medal Olympic Men’s Hockey Team, stops in front of the Capitol to greet well wishers and sign autographs during a parade of Minnesota players in St. Paul. Minnesota had 12 players on the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team’s roster. Baker was born in Grand Rapids and played hockey for the University of Minnesota and was the team’s captain for the 1978-79 season. Baker played defenseman in 60 games for U.S Olympic Team, scorin