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Would you eat Pickle Pie? The Minnesota State Fair’s new foods are turning heads

July 10, 2026 Would you eat Pickle Pie? The Minnesota State Fair’s new foods are turning heads BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez State fairs are famous for iconic foods like funnel cakes, corn dogs, and just about anything that can be deep-fried. But when it comes to over-the-top edible offerings, few events have a reputation quite … Continue reading Would you eat Pickle Pie? The Minnesota State Fair’s new foods are turning heads →

Minnesota judge backs Upper Sioux casino solar project while preserving cooperative service

Minnesota judge backs Upper Sioux casino solar project while preserving cooperative service Suswati Basu     A Minnesota administrative law judge is recommending that Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light & Power Association keep supplying electricity to the Upper Sioux Community, even as the tribe moves ahead with a major solar-and-battery installation aimed at lowering energy costs … Continue reading Minnesota judge backs Upper Sioux casino solar project while preserving cooperative service →

Minnesota advances controversial felony ban on prediction markets as scrutiny grows

Minnesota advances controversial felony ban on prediction markets as scrutiny grows Suswati Basu     Minnesota lawmakers are moving ahead with a proposal that would outlaw most prediction markets, pushing the issue further into the spotlight as similar debates unfold in other states. A key Senate panel this week signed off on Senate File 4511, … Continue reading Minnesota advances controversial felony ban on prediction markets as scrutiny grows →

Minnesota lawmakers push felony ban on prediction market betting platforms

Minnesota lawmakers push felony ban on prediction market betting platforms Suswati Basu     Minnesota lawmakers from both parties are moving ahead with a bill that would outlaw most forms of betting on prediction markets, adding steep criminal penalties for companies and individuals tied to the fast-growing space. Originally filed on March 17, Senate Bill … Continue reading Minnesota lawmakers push felony ban on prediction market betting platforms →

Minnesota court dismisses lawsuit against tribal gaming executives

Minnesota court dismisses lawsuit against tribal gaming executives Rachael Davies The Minnesota Federal Court has dismissed a lawsuit against tribal gaming executives following allegations of illegal gambling. Running Aces, a company that operates a casino, a racetrack, and a restaurant in Minnesota, alleged that five tribal casinos are offering illegal gambling options, or offered them … Continue reading Minnesota court dismisses lawsuit against tribal gaming executives →

Illegal gambling nets $9.5 billion from New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota, according to a new report

Illegal gambling nets $9.5 billion from New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota, according to a new report Brian-Damien Morgan Tech Journalist   The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has found that $ 9.5 billion from New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota is raked in by illegal gambling. The CFG and technical intelligence provider Yield Sec … Continue reading Illegal gambling nets $9.5 billion from New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota, according to a new report →

The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices

May 08, 2024 The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices The law stems from a legislator’s frustration at not being able to purchase tickets to a 2023 Swift show. BY Associated Press People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed … Continue reading The Taylor Swift bill became Minnesota law, safeguarding online ticket buying from shady practices →