Allison Kite
Reporter
Allison Kite is a reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Minnesota Senate president sought funding for nonprofit run by legal client, and for former employer
Senate President Bobby Joe Champion temporarily stepped down as chair of an ethics subcommittee on Monday and asked the panel to determine whether there was a conflict.
April 7, 2025
Court of Appeals sends request to release police video of Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest back to District Court
Mitchell has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges tied to an alleged break-in at her late father’s house
April 7, 2025
Minnesota may extend unemployment funds for Iron Range steelworkers in time of tariffs
Cleveland-Cliffs announced layoffs affecting more than 600 last month.
April 2, 2025
Parents of two paralyzed athletes join call for MSHSL to increase insurance coverage
Proposed legislation would require the Minnesota State High School League to carry a $10 million insurance policy for athletes.
April 1, 2025
Minnesota communities hope bonding bill will help clean water, repair buildings and address other infrastructure needs
Requested projects for cities and state agencies totaling $7.6 billion could help to build labs, cut lead in pipes and more.
March 30, 2025
Former Minn. GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan, others enter race to replace former Sen. Justin Eichorn
A crowded field of Republicans quickly emerged in the race to replace Eichorn, who resigned from the state Senate last week following his arrest in an underage prostitution sting.
March 24, 2025
Keith Ellison hosts Democratic attorneys general to hear Minnesotans’ concerns over Trump changes
Hundreds gather in North St. Paul high school to share stories with AGs that have repeatedly sued to stop president’s executive orders.
March 21, 2025
GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn resigns, makes first court appearance on underage prostitution charge
Upon his resignation from the Senate, Eichorn was also removed from his role as chair of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.
March 20, 2025
Ellison sues Trump administration for holding up green project funds
Keith Ellison says he’s “opposing yet one more illegal power grab by the Trump administration.”
March 20, 2025
Minnesota Senate GOP will move to expel Sen. Justin Eichorn after underage prostitution arrest
A growing group of lawmakers called for Eichorn’s resignation on Wednesday and said they’ll try to vote to expel him if he doesn’t step aside voluntarily.
March 19, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers take first votes with GOP-DFL tie in the House
Democratic Rep. David Gottfried was sworn in at the start of Monday’s House session.
March 17, 2025
The NCAA basketball tournaments begin this week. Why can’t Minnesotans bet on March Madness?
The U.S. Supreme Court opened the door to sports betting in 2018.
March 16, 2025
