Minnesota Republicans race the clock at endorsing convention
The Republican Party's goal this weekend is to endorse a candidate who will challenge Gov. Tim Walz in the November election.
The Republican Party's goal this weekend is to endorse a candidate who will challenge Gov. Tim Walz in the November election.
Elon Musk: Twitter deal 'temporarily on hold' pending details on spam accounts
Elon Musk said his planned $44 billion purchase of Twitter is “temporarily on hold” pending details on spam and fake accounts. He later added that he's "still committed to acquisition.”
Elon Musk said his planned $44 billion purchase of Twitter is “temporarily on hold” pending details on spam and fake accounts. He later added that he's "still committed to acquisition.”
UK unveils winning pudding for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
Jemma Melvin’s sunshine bright, sweet and sour concoction topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies beat 5,000 other recipes.
Jemma Melvin’s sunshine bright, sweet and sour concoction topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies beat 5,000 other recipes.
Biden co-hosts 2nd global COVID-19 summit as US nears 1 million deaths
President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 and ordered flags lowered to half-staff for the tragic milestone.
President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 and ordered flags lowered to half-staff for the tragic milestone.
Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
Gov. Walz pushes for using surplus to supplement childcare services
With two weeks left in the legislative session, top Democrats joined childcare providers in the Capitol rotunda Monday to push for affordable childcare.
With two weeks left in the legislative session, top Democrats joined childcare providers in the Capitol rotunda Monday to push for affordable childcare.
20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady
The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.
The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.
Putin's alleged $700M superyacht seized in Italy
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Minnesota woman's gift to Yugoslavian refugees bonds them after search
Tracy Peck gave a random act of kindness that led to a search for her whereabouts those who received it more than two decades ago.
Tracy Peck gave a random act of kindness that led to a search for her whereabouts those who received it more than two decades ago.
Karine Jean-Pierre named White House press secretary; Psaki leaves May 13
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as White House press secretary
Ellison seeks $1.8 million for criminal prosecutors; GOP says he has enough
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he needs more funding to help overworked county attorneys with an increasing number of violent crime cases, but the request has fallen flat with legislative Republicans. Ellison, who spoke with three Metro-area county attorneys Thursday at a news conference that was briefly disrupted by protesters, is seeking $1.8 million. That would be enough to hire seven new prosecutors, more than tripling the staff available to counties who ask for help, he said.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he needs more funding to help overworked county attorneys with an increasing number of violent crime cases, but the request has fallen flat with legislative Republicans. Ellison, who spoke with three Metro-area county attorneys Thursday at a news conference that was briefly disrupted by protesters, is seeking $1.8 million. That would be enough to hire seven new prosecutors, more than tripling the staff available to counties who ask for help, he said.
North Commons Park in Minneapolis getting $21 million dollar redevelopment
A north Minneapolis park is set to undergo a $21 million dollar redevelopment. But we heard from at least one person in the community that thought the money could be better spent.
A north Minneapolis park is set to undergo a $21 million dollar redevelopment. But we heard from at least one person in the community that thought the money could be better spent.
Minnesota joins coalition urging student debt cancellation
As calls continue to increase for President to fulfill a campaign trail promise and cancel federal student loan debt for student borrowers, Minnesota will be one state that joins the chorus urging forgiveness.
As calls continue to increase for President to fulfill a campaign trail promise and cancel federal student loan debt for student borrowers, Minnesota will be one state that joins the chorus urging forgiveness.
Judge accepts Derek Chauvin plea deal in federal civil rights case
The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.
The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd said Wednesday that he has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.
St. Paul mayor appoints Jeremy Ellison as interim police chief
Deputy Chief Jeremy Ellison will serve as the St. Paul Police Department's interim police chief, the city's mayor announced Wednesday morning.
Deputy Chief Jeremy Ellison will serve as the St. Paul Police Department's interim police chief, the city's mayor announced Wednesday morning.
St. Paul mayor announces interim police chief
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter selected Deputy Chief Jeremy Ellison to temporarily replace Todd Axtell, who is ending his term in June after being the city's police chief since 2016.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter selected Deputy Chief Jeremy Ellison to temporarily replace Todd Axtell, who is ending his term in June after being the city's police chief since 2016.
Minnesota Air Force vet helping Ukrainians
An Air Force veteran left his home in Moorhead for eastern Europe more than a month ago after applying to serve in the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces.
An Air Force veteran left his home in Moorhead for eastern Europe more than a month ago after applying to serve in the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces.
Here's what will happen to Minnesota abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Abortion would remain legal in Minnesota for now even if the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on a draft opinion that throws out the Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision.
Abortion would remain legal in Minnesota for now even if the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on a draft opinion that throws out the Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision.
‘Not on my watch.’ Walz responds to leaked Roe v Wade opinion reported by Politico
A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court pointing toward the court overruling the major abortion rights case Roe versus Wade, published in a bombshell report by Politico, has Governor Walz promising Minnesota won't face an abortion ban under his leadership.
A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court pointing toward the court overruling the major abortion rights case Roe versus Wade, published in a bombshell report by Politico, has Governor Walz promising Minnesota won't face an abortion ban under his leadership.