Abbey Mulcahy is a junior at the University of Minnesota studying journalism and English. She grew up in Maple Grove, Minn., but moved to Minneapolis for school.
Abbey currently reports for the Legislative Reporting Project at the state capitol, in addition to writing for the Minnesota Daily as an arts and entertainment reporter. Her favorite stories to write are those that highlight overlooked corners of a community.
Beyond journalism, Abbey loves to walk her dogs, attend local theater performances and spend the weekend camping. She hopes to continue reporting throughout Minnesota after graduation.
Articles by Abbey Mulcahy
Minnesota voters will likely decide whether school funding will get a boost
Published on 2026-05-08 by Abbey Mulcahy
The House and Senate have passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the percentage of money from the Permanent School Fund given to schools across the state.
Republicans, Democrats at Minnesota Capitol spar over property tax increases
Published on 2026-05-01 by Abbey Mulcahy
Anti-grooming bill gains support in Minnesota House
Published on 2026-04-24 by Abbey Mulcahy
A bill designed to prevent sexual grooming by educators in Minnesota has drawn bipartisan support at the Minnesota Capitol.
Impeachment hearing grows testy at Minnesota Capitol
Published on 2026-04-17 by Abbey Mulcahy
Republicans in the Minnesota House proposed impeaching Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, both Democrats. The proposal failed on a party-line vote, and Democrats called it a “political circus.” Republicans are also proposing term limits for the governor and lieutenant governor.
Some Minnesota lawmakers pledge to defend LGBTQ+ people in face of federal actions
Published on 2026-04-10 by Abbey Mulcahy
Amid a push from the federal government against gender-affirming care and transgender athletes playing girls sports, some state lawmakers say they will work to protect recent gains for LGBTQ+ Minnesotans.
