Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access

President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.

Dr. Cedric Alexander addresses his public safety plans with FOX 9
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Commissioner of public safety nominee Dr. Cedric Alexander sits down with FOX 9's Leah Beno to discuss his plan to combat Minneapolis crime.

Dr. Cedric Alexander sits down with FOX 9
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Commissioner of public safety nominee Dr. Cedric Alexander sits down with FOX 9's Leah Beno to discuss his plan to combat Minneapolis crime.

Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%

Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.

Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned

After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.

Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access

President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.

Mayor Frey nominates Dr. Cedric Alexander for commissioner of community safety
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In his role, if confirmed, Dr. Alexander will oversee police, fire, and 911 in the city of Minneapolis. Dr. Alexander says the goal is to make Minneapolis the "safety city in America."

Community safety nominee wants to make Minneapolis the safest city in America

If hired as commissioner of community safety, Dr. Cedric Alexander will become the City of Minneapolis' highest-paid employee making between $292,000 and $350,000 per year.

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 ½ years in prison on Thursday after reaching a plea agreement on federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights in 2020, as well as those of Jonathan Pope, a Black teenager, in 2017. 

Kirill Kaprizov is not the first Russian athlete who?s faced military service questions
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The Minnesota Wild?s general manager is denying media reports that Kirill Kaprizov returned to the U.S. after questions surrounding his military service in Russia. Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well.

Waiting on a Minnesota 'hero check?' It's getting smaller

More than 901,000 people have applied for frontline worker bonus pay in Minnesota, far more than state officials anticipated.

Walz pledges 'increased presence' of state law enforcement in Minneapolis

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot and a roving group of people who launched fireworks at apartments near downtown.

Walz pledges increased law enforcement in Minneapolis
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state will provide additional law enforcement help to Minneapolis after a chaotic Fourth of July that saw eight people shot.

Authorities respond after night of fireworks chaos
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Minneapolis police have called unsanctioned fireworks displays that happened throughout the city Monday reckless, while saying the behavior can't be tolerated Tuesday.

St. Paul Mayor Carter announces guaranteed income, college tuition program

Using funds through the American Rescue Plan, select St. Paul families will be enrolled in a pilot program that offers guaranteed basic income, and payments to a college savings plan.

Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access

Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.