US debt limit, Biden agenda and filibuster to test Congress this fall
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.
U.S. lawmakers are barreling toward battles this fall over Biden’s agenda, the filibuster and more that pose risks to both parties and their leaders.
One night before St. Paul mass shooting, Sheriff Fletcher predicted shooting
The night before a shooting at a St. Paul bar left more than a dozen people hurt and one person dead, Sheriff Bob Fletcher had a feeling something bad was going to happen.
The night before a shooting at a St. Paul bar left more than a dozen people hurt and one person dead, Sheriff Bob Fletcher had a feeling something bad was going to happen.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Biden becomes 1st president to issue proclamation
President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.
President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.
Biden restores national monuments in Utah cut by Trump
President Joe Biden signed three proclamations Friday that restored two national monuments in Utah and a separate marine conservation area in New England.
President Joe Biden signed three proclamations Friday that restored two national monuments in Utah and a separate marine conservation area in New England.
President Biden talks vaccine mandates during Chicago visit
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
President Joe Biden took his vaccination campaign to the Chicago area on Thursday. It was a quick trip — only three hours.
Minnesota's state workers are mostly vaccinated. What will happen to the rest?
Almost all Minnesota state government employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or are being tested weekly for the virus, but a small number who aren't face disciplinary action.
Almost all Minnesota state government employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or are being tested weekly for the virus, but a small number who aren't face disciplinary action.
Biden stresses consequences of failing to raise debt ceiling in meeting with CEOs
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
With the clock ticking on America’s debt limit, President Joe Biden called a meeting with CEOs of major businesses to stress the importance of raising the debt ceiling.
Walz seeks vaccine mandate for school staff, masking in schools. Here's why it's a long shot
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on state lawmakers to create a vaccine mandate for school staff and nursing home workers while requiring masks in schools, though the Democratic governor acknowledged the ideas will go nowhere with legislative Republicans.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on state lawmakers to create a vaccine mandate for school staff and nursing home workers while requiring masks in schools, though the Democratic governor acknowledged the ideas will go nowhere with legislative Republicans.
Mohamed Noor to be resentenced in Justine Damond shooting on Oct. 21
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor will be resentenced on Oct. 21 for second-degree manslaughter in the deadly 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor will be resentenced on Oct. 21 for second-degree manslaughter in the deadly 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
New grant would bring changes to Minneapolis Police Department
A new grant could cause some major changes at the Minneapolis Police Department, and the mayor and police chief are hoping the city council backs the proposal.
A new grant could cause some major changes at the Minneapolis Police Department, and the mayor and police chief are hoping the city council backs the proposal.
Biden administration to reveal major student debt forgiveness overhaul this week
The Department of Education is preparing to announce major overhauls to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Department of Education is preparing to announce major overhauls to its Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Biden renews push for ‘Build Back Better,’ infrastructure spending plans in Michigan
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
Minneapolis Mayor tests negative for COVID-19 after possible exposure
Update: Mayor Jacob Frey tested negative for COVID-19, his office reported Monday night.
Update: Mayor Jacob Frey tested negative for COVID-19, his office reported Monday night.
Biden administration reverses Trump-era abortion referral ban
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
Biden calls GOP’s refusal to raise debt ceiling ‘hypocritical’
President Joe Biden is giving remarks on the debt ceiling, as the U.S. quickly approaches its limit on federal borrowing.
President Joe Biden is giving remarks on the debt ceiling, as the U.S. quickly approaches its limit on federal borrowing.
Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
Trump asks judge to force Twitter to reactivate his account
Former President Donald Trump wants a federal judge to force Twitter to restore his account, which was suspended in January following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Former President Donald Trump wants a federal judge to force Twitter to restore his account, which was suspended in January following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol.
After breast cancer treatment, Sen. Klobuchar urges women not to put off mammograms
Friday, about a month after announcing she had undergone treatment for breast cancer, Senator Amy Klobuchar was urging other women not to put off mammogram exams.
Friday, about a month after announcing she had undergone treatment for breast cancer, Senator Amy Klobuchar was urging other women not to put off mammogram exams.
Gov. Walz announces pay increase, new benefits for personal care assistants in Minnesota
Personal care assistant workers and providers in Minnesota will see higher wages and new benefits this month, Gov. Walz announced Friday.
Personal care assistant workers and providers in Minnesota will see higher wages and new benefits this month, Gov. Walz announced Friday.
Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.