Despite having a bond of $1 million, Derrick Thompson won't be leaving jail because there are also holds on him for violating parole on a California conviction and by the U.S. Attorney's Office for federal drug and gun charges.
Governor Walz signed a state budget that will include paid family and medical leave, free school lunches, better roads and options for free college. Republicans say an increase in gas, payroll and sales taxes will make life more expensive for Minnesotans overall.
On this week's edition of At Issue, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS dives into the legislative push to make Minnesota a refuge state for gender-affirming care, DFL leaders release their budget surplus spending plan and local businesses respond to a proposed delivery tax.