Two Minnesota lawmakers and their loved ones attacked in their homes, federal immigration enforcement operations targeting Somali immigrants and fraud investigations were some of Minnesota's top political stories in 2025.

A group of Republican state legislators is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to step down from office as investigators continue to uncover hundreds of millions of dollars of fraud in Minnesota's government programs.

Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders: one establishing a council, another directing state agencies to make gun violence prevention a priority.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will sign two executive orders to address gun violence in Minnesota, his office says.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) – Gov. Tim Walz has signed two executive orders that are geared toward reducing gun violence in Minnesota. The orders establish a Statewide Safety Council, provide more data on what gun violence costs the state, and improve education on safe storage.

Gov. Walz is also advocating for the Minnesota Legislature to pass a ban on high-capacity magazines and assault-style weapons.

Gov. Tim Walz signed two executive orders on Tuesday aimed at reducing gun violence in Minnesota.

The two orders will establish a Statewide Safety Council, provide more data on what gun violence costs the state, and give further education on safe storage.