'President-elect Joe Biden?' For Minnesota's Rep. Emmer, not yet

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer declined to call President-elect Joe Biden the president-elect Thursday, but said he planned to attend Biden's inauguration.

Metro Meals on Wheels estimates 400% increase in demand amid pandemic, holidays

Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Senator Amy Klobuchar is rallying support for nonprofits in the midst of a growing hunger crisis in the state.

Deadlines loom for vote certification, court action as Biden is presumed President-elect

Following one of the most contentious campaigns in history, President Donald Trump is refusing to concede and is now promising legal action in the coming days to challenge Joe Biden’s win.

Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar respond to Barrett confirmation

Minnesota senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar responded after Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court Monday evening.

Klobuchar calls Barrett 'polar opposite' of Ginsburg

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) had her opportunity Tuesday to question Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, using her time to press the judge on her conservative views.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for unity, makes appeal to moderates during DNC address

On night one of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Senator and former Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar talked about unity within the party and made an appeal to voters who feel stuck between the poles of American politics.

Senator Klobuchar hopes to fit bill to help music venues in next stimulus package

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses across the sector. Among them, music venues have been unable to hold shows for months and it’s unclear when acts will be able to perform in the future.

Sen. Klobuchar introduces bill to provide $10 billion in relief for music venues like First Avenue

With no reopening in sight for clubs, Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced new legislation on Wednesday that would make available $10 billion to assist music halls impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Legal experts review Myon Burrell's life sentence

An independent panel of national legal experts will review the conviction of an African American teenager who was sentenced to life in prison nearly two decades ago for the murder of a little girl, struck by a stray bullet while studying in her south Minneapolis home, Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions and the New York-based Innocence Project announced Monday.

Minnesota lawmakers call for thorough investigation into George Floyd's death

Minnesota lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died after being arrested by Minneapolis police.

Sen. Klobuchar's husband donates blood plasma for research after COVID-19 recovery

After beating COVID-19, the husband of Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has donated his blood plasma to help researchers working on a treatment for the disease.

Sen. Klobuchar's husband now recovering at home from coronavirus

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband is now recovering at home following treatment at a hospital for his COVID-19 diagnosis.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar: My husband has the coronavirus

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's husband has the coronavirus and is hospitalized, Klobuchar said in an online post Monday morning.

Hennepin County Attorney's Office requests review of Burrell case

The Hennepin County Attorney's office has asked Sen. Amy Klobuchar to request the U.S. Department of Justice undertake the review of the Myon Burrell conviction in the murder of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards.