US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.

Volunteers needed for Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota's bike camp

The Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota is urgently asking for volunteers in order to help run its iCan Bike Camp in Shakopee, June 20-24.

Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits

In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.

Shipping prices, supply chain issues the focus of bill headed to Biden

A bill to regulate the prices that international shipping companies can charge to carry goods from U.S. manufacturers and commodities from farmers is headed to the desk of President Biden.

Elon Musk will speak to Twitter employees for first time at company meeting

Elon Musk will answer questions from Twitter employees amid some workers expressing concern about his purchase of the social media company.

Education program offers incarcerated the chance to earn law degree

A new education program will give a handful of Minnesota prison inmates the opportunity to earn a fully accredited law degree while behind bars.

Congress' gun bill's possible impact in Minnesota
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The U.S. Senate is still working on the final details of the bill. Here's the impact it could have in Minnesota.

Evidence gathered by Jan. 6 panel enough to indict Trump, committee says

Members of the panel investigating Jan. 6 say they have enough evidence to show how former President Donald Trump intensified an extraordinary scheme to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.

Biden blames pandemic, Putin as high US inflation persists

In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.

Republican candidate Scott Jensen announces new plan to tackle crime
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen announced a 10-point plan to address violent crime in the state. His plan includes banning nonprofits from bailing people out of jail and harsher sentences for carjackers.

Summit of the Americas: Biden lauds democratic unity despite no-shows

President Joe Biden says democracy is an “essential ingredient” for the Western Hemisphere's future, an implicit rebuttal to leaders from around the world who boycotted the Summit of the Americas because authoritarians were not invited.

Harris discusses attracting investments to Central America to tackle migration issues

Vice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration's work to attract investment to Central America has generated $3.2 billion in private-sector commitments.

Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal over bot data

Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44-billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot and fake accounts.