DOJ wants Tesla documents on automated driving

Tesla Inc. is already facing multiple investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for problems with its two driver-assist systems, Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving.”

Abortion in Minnesota: Gov. Tim Walz signs abortion bill into law
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On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Gov. Tim Walz signed an abortion bill into law in Minnesota. The new law guarantees abortion access in state law.

Minnesota Senate approves abortion rights bill

The Minnesota Senate voted 34-33 to pass the reproductive rights bill early Saturday morning. The bill will now be sent to Gov. Tim Walz to be signed into law.

Minnesota Boundary Waters: US moves to protect area from planned mine

The Biden administration moved Thursday to protect northeastern Minnesota’s pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from future mining, dealing a potentially fatal blow to a copper-nickel project.

Former U.S. leaders asked to recheck for classified docs

The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.

Kobe Bryant helicopter tragedy: Honoring the 9 victims 3 years later

Three years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.

Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Until now, the U.S. has resisted providing its own tanks to Ukraine.

Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home

Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president. 

AG Ellison asks Legislature for money to hire additional criminal prosecutors

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was back at the state Legislature this week asking for $4.3 million to hire criminal prosecutors, and this time it appears he'll get his wish.

AG Ellison asks Legislature for money to hire additional criminal prosecutors
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was back at the state Legislature this week asking for $4.3 million to hire criminal prosecutors, and this time it appears he'll get his wish.

By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office

President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.

Judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' Clinton lawsuit

In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."

Minnesota House passes abortion rights bill, sending it to Senate

Minnesota House Democrats passed an abortion bill during a floor vote Thursday night as the U.S. health and human services secretary visited the state to promote the move.

Kidnapped Minnesota baby safely recovered after standoff in Kentucky

A seven-week-old child born in Minnesota has been recovered after being taken, and a standoff over its custody ended safely in Kentucky. 

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig meets with postal officials in Lakeville over mail delays
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Over the holidays, Joe Kittock says his home in Lakeville went more than a week at times without receiving any mail. So on Christmas, he had to give his wife and daughter empty boxes with notes inside saying their presents were still on their way.