AG Ellison launches civil investigation into Kia, Hyundai over vehicle thefts

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a civil investigation into Kia and Hyundai amid a surge of vehicle thefts in the Twin Cities. 

Gov. Tim Walz signs new driver's licenses for all law
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a new law that allows undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses.

The Depot in Hopkins could close despite efforts to keep it afloat

This year marks the 25th anniversary of a popular hangout for teenagers in the west metro, but its future is now up in the air.

Michelle Obama for president in 2024?

Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.

Twitter back to 'normal' after glitch causes broken web links

Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches for over an hour Monday as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and images were not loading for others.

Joe Biden’s reelection bid faces opposition from some Democrats

Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle receive coronation invitation from King Charles III

Charles will be formally crowned on May 6 – a particularly important date for Prince Harry and Meghan as the day coincides with their son Archie's 4th birthday.

Biden has cancerous skin lesion removed from chest, doctor says

A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.

Gov. Walz signs bill restoring voting rights for 55K felons

An estimated 55,000 felons released from prison in Minnesota can soon cast a ballot after Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that expands voting rights.

Hyundai, Kia thefts: Twin Cities mayors, AG call for safety recall

The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison are calling on Kia and Hyundai to issue a recall and outfit all vehicles with industry-standard anti-theft technology to curb the spike in vehicle thefts in the Twin Cities metro.

DOJ: Trump can be sued by those injured during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The Justice Department says former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Biden administration unveils national cybersecurity strategy

Under the strategy, ransomware attacks are being classified as a threat to national security rather than a criminal challenge.

Sen. Mike Lee suspended by Twitter; Musk says error

Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'

'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.

Twitter announces 'zero tolerance policy towards violent speech'

Users who violate Twitter's violent speech policy may have their accounts suspended or be required to delete the content.

Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained

The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.

Burnsville High School exchange student fundraising for Turkey

The devastation in Turkey prompted one high school senior to take action, partnering with the student group Burnsville Strong to raise money for earthquake relief.

Biden: Putin made 'big mistake' by suspending US arms treaty

Biden condemned the Russian decision to pull back from the treaty, known as New START. The move is expected to have an immediate impact on U.S. visibility into Russian nuclear activities.