Rebate checks for Minnesotans begin this week, up to $1,300 per family

A prominent promise made by Gov. Walz last legislative session will begin to come to fruition for Minnesotans this week with rebate checks up to $1,300 starting.

Walz on rebate checks for MN families: RAW
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Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday, Aug. 16, held a press conference announcing rebate checks for Minnesota families will be sent out before the start of the new school year.

Americans divided over Trump’s actions in election cases, poll shows

The poll shows that the country is split on the former president's alleged attempt to interfere in Georgia's 2020 election vote count.

Biden heads to Wisconsin to talk about economy a week before GOP presidential debate

Joe Biden's trip to Wisconsin Tuesday is also on the eve of the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, a major economic bill the president signed into law.

Georgia DA explores RICO charges: Trump investigation widens beyond phone call

More than two years later, the indictment that could soon be brought by a grand jury could go far beyond that phone call, alleging a web of crimes committed by Trump and others.

Mark Zuckerberg says ‘it’s time to move on’ from Elon Musk proposed cage fight

“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.

Minneapolis officials provide update on 2 shootings [RAW]
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and Mayor Jacob Frey provide an update on two Friday night shootings in Minneapolis. In north Minneapolis, an MPD officer was injured in a shooting, while in south Minneapolis, one person was killed and six others injured from a shooting in a backyard.

Fulton County grand jury expected to hear Trump case next week

It now appears that a Fulton County grand jury will hear the case against former President Donald Trump and others on Monday and Tuesday.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort

Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez are making a financial donation to help fund the relief and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii.

‘Girls Who Code’ mentor hopes to inspire younger female generation

Inspired by the women who came before her, a local volunteer is working to pave the way for the next generation of computer scientists.

Bauhaus Moto Nite boots bikers with 'Nazi, white supremacist' symbols

Symbols commonly attached to white supremacist and Nazi cultures were spotted at Bauhaus Brew Labs in Northeast Minneapolis during a popular "Moto Nite" for the second month in a row, with the establishment stating they will not be welcome in the future. "If anyone refused entry or asked to leave for these reasons opts to cause a scene or refuses to leave, they can expect to be publicly called out over loudspeakers at the event."

Biden praises political unity on anniversary of PACT Act expansion

President Joe Biden has praised leaders from both parties for unifying behind veterans a year ago, when they joined in passing the largest expansion of veterans benefits in decades.

St. Paul Mayor to propose 2024 budget Thursday

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will explain his proposed budget for the City of St. Paul.