MINNEAPOLIS — The Times Square ball wasn’t the only thing that dropped Wednesday night — a handful of new laws also went into effect as the clock struck midnight.
Here’s a look at the changes coming to Minnesota in 2026:
Paid family and medical leave
The paid leave program was passed in 2023 by the DFL-controlled legislature. It offers 12 weeks of family leave per year, 12 weeks of medical leave, or 20 weeks for a combination of both.
The plan covers a range of groups, including new parents, people who need medical care or those who provide care to a sick relative.
Minimum wage
Minnesota’s minimum wage went up to $11.41 an hour starting in the new year for all employers. For workers under age 20, the 90-day training wage will also increase to $9.31…