Board of Pardons does ‘weighty’ work

Chris Steller June 30, 2016

Within the imposing walls of the Minnesota Judicial Center, the Board of Pardons meets twice a year to consider requests to clear the records of past offenders. (File photo: Bill Klotz)

Members meet twice a year to decide who may have their records cleared

Even ‘End Revenge Porn’ bill struggles

Chris Steller April 4, 2016

Rep. John Lesch, DFL-St. Paul, right, has proposed a bill that which would put civil and criminal penalties on the practice known as revenge porn. File photo

Compelling issue is no guarantee of smooth sailing

Standoff looms on sentencing reform

Chris Steller February 25, 2016

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened Monday to discuss sentencing guidelines. Proposed changes in sentences are aimed at putting more daylight between the length of sentences doled out to low-level offenders and the sentences for “kingpins.” Staff photo: Bill Klotz

The chairs of the House and Senate legislative committees that deal with Minnesota’s sentencing guidelines system are preparing diametrically opposed bills on whether to reform ...

Panel: Move controversial paintings within Capitol

Chris Steller February 11, 2016

In this March 2014 photo, a painting by Douglas Volk depicts “Father Hennepin Discovers St. Anthony Falls” in the Governor’s Reception Room at the Capitol in St. Paul. A top concern among members of a Capitol artwork panel is the depiction of Native Americans and historical events in paintings deemed insensitive. AP file photo: Jim Mone

Wanted: Two blank walls, each measuring 7 feet 4 inches high by 10 feet 5 inches wide. Must be located inside the Minnesota State Capitol ...

Panel weighs fate of Capitol art

Chris Steller January 14, 2016

A painting by Douglas Volk titled “Father Hennepin Discovers St. Anthony Falls” has hung in the Governor’s Reception Room at the Capitol in St. Paul. A top concern among members of a Capitol artwork panel is the depiction of Native Americans and historical events in paintings deemed insensitive. AP file photo: Jim Mone

Interested observers should soon get a hint about the fate of the 148 works of art long familiar to people who visit or work at ...

Legislature: Short session may sharpen focus

Chris Steller December 26, 2015

The Minnesota State Capitol Preservation Commission approved a recommendation to do additional repairs to prevent water leaks at the Capitol, including reconstruction of these stairs on the south side of the building in St. Paul. (Staff photo: Bill Klotz)

The Minnesota Legislature will have to make the most of their quality time together during their short session in 2016. High on the agenda for ...

Elections: Parties strive to ‘flip six’

Chris Steller December 17, 2015

Flipping six seats is the goal of Republicans and DFLers in the legislative chambers in which they currently are in the minority.

Lobbyists preparing for legislative session and beyond

Chris Steller December 10, 2015

Occupying lobbyists' minds: the Capitol-area renovation, the compressed legislative session and the frantic election season.

Body cam ‘brouhaha’ foreseen

Chris Steller December 4, 2015

Data practices panel weighs conflicting options.

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