Kendra Mobilia, from Duluth, Minn., is a junior at the University of Minnesota studying journalism. She is working at the state capitol during the next legislative session for the Legislative Reporting Project and is eager to share stories from the capitol to areas of Minnesota outside the metro area.
When she is not writing and reporting, Kendra enjoys crocheting and spending time with her family and friends, especially her miniature dachshund, Charli.
After graduation, she hopes to stay in the Twin Cities to report on politics and continue to follow her passion of writing.
Articles by Kendra Mobilia
Bill aims to keep medical waste from ending up in Minnesota trash
Published on 2026-05-08 by Kendra Mobilia
The Minnesota House is poised to vote on a bill that would study how medical waste is ending up in the general waste stream. Depending on the findings, hospitals and surgical centers could face fines if they can’t fix the problem.
Minnesota lawmakers debate social media changes designed to protect children
Published on 2026-05-01 by Kendra Mobilia
Senators are considering a bill to enforce safety standards for children on social media by adding new requirements and safeguards.
Minnesota Senate approves new benefits for ‘Secret War’ veterans
Published on 2026-04-24 by Kendra Mobilia
The Senate passed a bill to add benefits for Vietnam War-era veterans of what’s known as the Secret War in Laos. The bill opens the door to new benefits for these veterans but not all of the benefits that other American veterans receive.
Psychedelic mushrooms could be legalized for therapy in Minnesota
Published on 2026-04-17 by Kendra Mobilia
After setting up a task force three years ago to study the issue, some Minnesota legislators now want to legalize a compound found in some mushrooms for medical use in Minnesota to treat PTSD, depression, substance use disorder, anxiety and chronic pain.
Groups pitch idea of using wind power to generate ammonia fertilizer
Published on 2026-04-10 by Kendra Mobilia
Minnesota farming and clean energy groups are promoting a plan to build two anhydrous ammonia facilities in Blue Earth. The facilities would produce ammonia for Minnesota farmers to use for fertilizer and eliminate the need to import it from other states and countries.
