Mike Lindell long denied Trump’s loss in 2020, now he rejects his loss in GOP gubernatorial primary forcing involvement of Minnesota Supreme Court “I don’t care what it costs." We Got This Covered · Sep 1
Mike Lindell challenges Minnesota GOP primary loss as state Supreme Court rejects recount bid Mike Lindell, a prominent Trump supporter, is challenging his Republican primary defeat in Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected his request for a broader recount of the gubernatorial primary ballots. Lindell had argued for a more extensive review of ballots cast in both parties. He plans to appeal the ruling… The Economic Times · Aug 30
State supreme court vacancy count for May 2026 In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Ballotpedia · Jun 3
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Trump should be blocked from state ballot, Minnesota supreme court hears Lawsuit argues ex-president should be not be allowed to run in 2024 in state over efforts to overturn 2020 election and January 6 The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023
Minnesota's Top Court Rebukes Cops Who Searched a Car After Claiming To Smell Pot That Wasn't There In light of the state's marijuana reforms, the court says, the odor of weed is not enough to establish probable cause. Reason · Oct 6, 2023
Are #MeToo Allegations Speech on "Matters of Public Concern"? The Minnesota Supreme Court says "sometimes," and splits 4-3 in favor of a particular allegation being on matters of public concern. Reason · Sep 22, 2023
Minnesota Supreme Court rules against disputed mine, says state pollution officials hid EPA warnings The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that the state's Pollution Control Agency was wrong to issue permits for a long-contested copper-nickel mine The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, February 24, 2023 Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, big-picture trends, and recent news. Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2023
Minnesota justices leave felon voting issue to Legislature The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld state laws that prohibit people with felony convictions from voting until they finish their parole, and put the burden on the Legislature to decide whether voting rights should be restored when people leave prison The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Barring felons from voting is not unconstitutional, Minnesota high court rules MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that barring felons from voting doesn't violate the Constitution, a long-awaited decision that arrived just as the DFL-controlled Legislature is preparing to change the law. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mesabi Metallics' bid to keep critical iron ore leases The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the state's decision to terminate mineral leases for Mesabi Metallics' long-delayed iron ore project near Nashwauk. Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023
Mine opponents to ask Minnesota Supreme Court to void permit The Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday on an attempt by environmental groups to cancel a key permit for the long-stalled PolyMet copper-nickel mine The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Former Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor scheduled to be released Monday MINNEAPOLIS — Mohamed Noor, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond in 2017 in the alley behind her home, is scheduled to be released from incarceration next week. Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 Court rules Minneapolis mayor failed to hire more police The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled the mayor of Minneapolis hasn’t met a legal duty to hire more police officers or demonstrate why he hasn’t done so
Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022 State supreme courts are starting to look more like America State supreme courts wield power over many areas of American life, from school funding to environmental protection, gun laws to voting. Even as the United States population has become more diverse, state high courts have been the domain of white judges, attorneys and staff.