Minnesota Senate
Coverage of Minnesota Senate in the Nexus archive.
- Endorsed candidates trail in polls, money race
In Minnesota's 2026 races, Republican and DFL candidates endorsed by their parties are trailing in polls and fundraising. Political party endorsements are losing influence, with experts suggesting they may be replaced by earlier primary dates. Examples include trailing candidates like Adam Schwarze and Kendall Qualls, while non-endorsing candidates like Angie Craig lead in fundraising and polls.
- Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to restrict federal agents from concealing their identities and create a path for lawsuits over alleged constitutional violations stemming from immigration enforcement. The bill aims to bring accountability and prevent future incidents. It now heads to the House, where it faces an uphill battle.
- Minnesota Senate votes to ban ICE from wearing masks, allow residents to sue for constitutional violations
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill to restrict federal agents from concealing their identities and create a path for lawsuits over alleged constitutional violations stemming from immigration enforcement. The bill aims to bring accountability and prevent similar incidents from happening again. It now heads to the House, where it faces an uphill battle.
- Minnesota passes ban on fake AI nudes; app makers risk $500K fines
Minnesota has become the first U.S. state to ban AI-powered nudification apps, imposing fines of up to $500,000 per fake AI nude and allowing victims to sue for damages. The law, passed unanimously by the Minnesota Senate and House, will be enforced this August if signed by Governor Tim Walz, with funds from fines supporting services for victims of sexual assault and related crimes.