North Hennepin News

Kristin Robbins, a Minnesota state legislator, shared several posts on October 8, 2025, addressing state budget issues, a university fellowship program, and public safety concerns.

In one post, Robbins questioned the state's financial management, quoting an exchange: “so the state had an $18 billion surplus?” “yes, dave” “and Tim Walz turned it into a $6 billion deficit?” “that’s correct, dave” (posted October 8, 2025). Robbins referenced Governor Tim Walz in her remarks about the budget shift.

In another post the same day, Robbins commented on the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Fellows program, stating: "The @UMNews Humphrey Fellows program should not include people who provide support and cover for child rapists. This fellowship should be rescinded." (posted October 8, 2025).

Later, Robbins addressed public safety and policing in Minneapolis, writing: "Crime is still higher than pre-pandemic levels. Mpls is still down hundreds of officers & they cannot get to everyone, despite working their tails off. Residents & businesses are not reporting crime as they know @MaryMoriarty will not prosecute. This cycle leaves people" (posted October 8, 2025).

Robbins' comments about Minneapolis crime reference ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and prosecutors in the city. Minneapolis has experienced a decline in police staffing since 2020, which has contributed to longer response times and concerns about crime reporting and prosecution. These issues have been widely discussed among local officials and community leaders.

The Humphrey Fellows program at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs is an international leadership initiative that annually brings mid-career professionals from around the world to participate in academic and professional development.

The state budget situation referenced by Robbins reflects broader debates in Minnesota about fiscal policy and government spending under Governor Tim Walz’s administration.