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.
Special grand jury seated in Trump election interference investigation in Georgia
Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Grand jurors have been selected and impaneled in Fulton County. They're tasked with deciding if former President Donald Trump and others broke the law by pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
In progress Walter Mondale portrait shows him as 'open' and 'engaging'
As lawmakers, friends and family gathered to memorialize former Vice President Walter Mondale, portrait artist Mark Balma continued work on a portrait of the iconic Minnesotan that will hang in the Minnesota History Center upon completion. The work is being funded by a GoFundMe and is being done for the Minnesota Historical Society.
As lawmakers, friends and family gathered to memorialize former Vice President Walter Mondale, portrait artist Mark Balma continued work on a portrait of the iconic Minnesotan that will hang in the Minnesota History Center upon completion. The work is being funded by a GoFundMe and is being done for the Minnesota Historical Society.
Elon Musk's big plans for Twitter: What we know so far
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!"
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is buying Twitter for $44 billion to take it private, has outlined a mix of vague principles and technical details as he looks to make the platform "maximum fun!"
Walter Mondale's sons speak at his memorial service
Ted Mondale and William Mondale, the sons of former vice president Walter Mondale, spoke on Sunday to remember their father and thank others.
Ted Mondale and William Mondale, the sons of former vice president Walter Mondale, spoke on Sunday to remember their father and thank others.
Biden on Walter Mondale: A giant in American political history
President Joe Biden remembered his colleague and friend former Vice President Walter Mondale at Mondale's memorial service on May 1, 2022.
President Joe Biden remembered his colleague and friend former Vice President Walter Mondale at Mondale's memorial service on May 1, 2022.
Walter Mondale memorial service: Former Mondale intern Amy Klobuchar remembers her mentor
Before she became a U.S. Senator, Amy Klobuchar worked as an intern for Walter Mondale. During his memorial service on Sunday, May 1, 2022, Klobuchar remembered her mentor.
Before she became a U.S. Senator, Amy Klobuchar worked as an intern for Walter Mondale. During his memorial service on Sunday, May 1, 2022, Klobuchar remembered her mentor.
Historian shares stories of Walter Mondale's legacy as a champion for the oppressed
Presidential biographer and historian Jon Meacham reflects on the legacy left behind by former Vice President Walter Mondale, during a memorial service on May 1, 2022.
Presidential biographer and historian Jon Meacham reflects on the legacy left behind by former Vice President Walter Mondale, during a memorial service on May 1, 2022.
Gov. Walz remembers Walter Mondale: He changed this state, this nation, and this world for the better
Governor Walz delivered remarks on Sunday at the memorial service for former Vice President Walter Mondale.
Governor Walz delivered remarks on Sunday at the memorial service for former Vice President Walter Mondale.
President Biden visiting Minneapolis on Sunday for Mondale memorial
President Joe Biden is among the speakers who will remember former Vice President Walter Mondale in Minneapolis on Sunday.
President Joe Biden is among the speakers who will remember former Vice President Walter Mondale in Minneapolis on Sunday.
Amy Klobuchar on the lessons she learned from Walter Mondale
Walter Mondale is being remembered on Sunday, as political leaders descend on Minnesota to remember the vice president. Speaking with FOX 9, Senator Amy Klobuchar, who got her political start as an intern for Mondale, remembered her late mentor.
Walter Mondale is being remembered on Sunday, as political leaders descend on Minnesota to remember the vice president. Speaking with FOX 9, Senator Amy Klobuchar, who got her political start as an intern for Mondale, remembered her late mentor.
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on unemployment insurance taxes, worker bonuses
Minnesota lawmakers say they have settled one of the biggest questions of the legislative session.Legislative leaders' deal includes $2.7 billion to refill the state's unemployment insurance fund, $500 million in bonus payments to reward workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and $190 million for the Walz administration's response to the pandemic.
Minnesota lawmakers say they have settled one of the biggest questions of the legislative session.Legislative leaders' deal includes $2.7 billion to refill the state's unemployment insurance fund, $500 million in bonus payments to reward workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and $190 million for the Walz administration's response to the pandemic.