Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Governor Walz wants compromise
The Minneapolis City Council's vote to set a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers has brought Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Republicans to rare agreement, albeit with differing approaches.
Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
Trump can't post appeal bond for $454 million civil fraud case: lawyers
Donald Trump’s lawyers said Monday it is “practically impossible” for them to secure the $454 million bond needed while appealing New York’s fraud case against him.
Minnesota made music app strikes the right chord in ALS community
Michael Cain, musician and professor at MacPhail Center for Music, launched his Ekwe app. It allows anyone from amateur to professional musicians to compose their own music.
Ricky Cobb II shooting: Police organization requests prosecutor change
Alleging that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty “sought to bury" the independent analysis of a use-of-force expert, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is requesting that the case against the Minnesota State Trooper involved in the July 2023 shooting of Ricky Cobb II be taken over by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.
Minnesota AG reaches settlement with HavenBrook Homes, other landlords
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office has reached a settlement with multiple rental companies in a lawsuit that alleges the companies under-maintained hundreds of rental homes.
Minnesota’s roads ranked No. 1 in the United States
Minnesota’s roads are the best in the United States, a study by Consumer Affairs says.
Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss classified documents case
Former President Donald Trump’s felony classified documents charges won’t be dismissed on constitutional grounds, a federal judge ruled Thursday afternoon.
Kamala Harris visits MN abortion clinic
Vice President Kamala Harris made history on Thursday when she became the highest elected official to visit an abortion clinic with a stop at Planned Parenthood in St. Paul.
VP Kamala Harris' full speech at MN Planned Parenthood
Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood in St. Paul on Thursday. Here's his full speech.
In a first, VP Kamala Harris visits MN abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions
Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic on Thursday, marking what her office said was the first time a president or vice president has toured a facility that performs abortions, as the White House escalates its defense of reproductive rights in this year's election.
Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029
Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.
Biden, Trump both become parties’ presumptive nominees
President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.
Robert Hur testifies before Congress on Biden classified documents probe
Special Counsel Robert Hur appeared before the House Judiciary Committee to take hours of questions from Republicans and Democrats on his 345-page report.
Judge: Fleet Farm must hand over gun sales records in straw purchase lawsuit
A federal judge says Fleet Farm must turn over records of handguns sold from its Minnesota stores as part of an ongoing lawsuit involving potential straw purchases.
Minnesota court affirms rejection of teaching license for ex-officer who shot Philando Castile
A Minnesota board was justified when it rejected a substitute teaching license for a former police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in 2016, an appeals court ruled Monday.
VP Kamala Harris visiting Twin Cities this week
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a stop later this week in the Twin Cities.
Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes rideshare ordinance
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the ordinance to raise the minimum wage of ride-hail drivers after Uber and Lyft warned they would leave the Twin Cities if it passed.
Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes rideshare ordinance [RAW]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ordinance on Friday that would give rideshare drivers minimum wage starting on May 1. Companies Uber and Lyft have warned they will leave the Twin Cities if it passes.
Trump posts bond, appeals $83M E. Jean Carroll judgment
Donald Trump has posted bond that will allow him to appeal an $83.3-million jury award granted to writer E. Jean Carroll during a January defamation trial stemming from rape claims she made against the former president.