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Minnesota new laws effective Jan. 1, 2026: What you need to know

From the new paid leave law to increased watercraft surcharges, several new laws are now in effect in Minnesota as of Jan. 1, ...

With launch day nearing, all eyes on Minnesota’s new paid leave program

Political stakes are high for success of the program, which mandates 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.