Minnesota ballet dancer puts original Hmong story under spotlight
A professional ballet dancer from Brooklyn Center has followed his dream all over the world. But, he has returned home to tell a very personal story through the art form he loves.
A professional ballet dancer from Brooklyn Center has followed his dream all over the world. But, he has returned home to tell a very personal story through the art form he loves.
Biden says Afghanistan evacuations ‘have a long way to go,’ extends safe-zone around Kabul airport
President Joe Biden restated his promise to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
President Joe Biden restated his promise to evacuate Americans from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
Activists react after final wording of ballot measure to replace Minneapolis PD is approved
On the ballot this November, Minneapolis voters will be asked whether they’d like to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new department of public safety.
On the ballot this November, Minneapolis voters will be asked whether they’d like to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new department of public safety.
Minneapolis City Council overrides veto to finalize ballot language on policing changes
The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday evening to override a second veto by the mayor's office over language for the November ballot that will be used as citizens debate replacing the police department in the city charter.
The Minneapolis City Council voted Friday evening to override a second veto by the mayor's office over language for the November ballot that will be used as citizens debate replacing the police department in the city charter.
Mayor Frey says he will veto public safety ballot question language 'as it stands'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced he intends to veto the language of the public safety ballot question "as it stands" after the Policy and Government Oversight Committee approved the ballot question without an explanatory note.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced he intends to veto the language of the public safety ballot question "as it stands" after the Policy and Government Oversight Committee approved the ballot question without an explanatory note.
Walz to Biden: Minnesota ready to assist with resettlement of Afghan refugees
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is ready to welcome refugees who are fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover.
Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is ready to welcome refugees who are fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover.
Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.
Biden says chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable
President Joe Biden has faced bipartisan criticism for the chaos that ensued as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, but he said it was unavoidable.
President Joe Biden has faced bipartisan criticism for the chaos that ensued as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, but he said it was unavoidable.
Biden, first lady will get COVID-19 booster shots once eligible
President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.
President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.
Twin Cities bridal shops to pay restitution for delayed wedding dresses, AG Ellison says
Two Twin Cities wedding dress shops will pay restitution for brides who suffered damages after their dresses were not delivered within the promised timeframe, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office announced Wednesday.
Two Twin Cities wedding dress shops will pay restitution for brides who suffered damages after their dresses were not delivered within the promised timeframe, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office announced Wednesday.
Biden stands behind decision to withdraw from Afghanistan
President Joe Biden admitted the Taliban forces moved much faster than anticipated, but said he stood by his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
President Joe Biden admitted the Taliban forces moved much faster than anticipated, but said he stood by his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
Walz extending $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive program until Aug. 22
The governor's office says 55,456 vaccinated Minnesotans have submitted rewards to get $100 for receiving their shots.
The governor's office says 55,456 vaccinated Minnesotans have submitted rewards to get $100 for receiving their shots.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey proposes $1.5 billion 2022 budget with 5.45% levy increase
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a $1.599 billion budget for 2022 with a 5.45% levy increase to help the city with economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a $1.599 billion budget for 2022 with a 5.45% levy increase to help the city with economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Paul Mayor Carter proposes 6.9% property tax levy for 2022 budget
On Thursday, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced his 2022 city budget proposal.
On Thursday, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced his 2022 city budget proposal.
Minnesota hits vaccination goal of 70% of people 16 and older with 1 shot
Forty-three days after Gov. Tim Walz's original July 1 goal, Minnesota has finally reached 70% of people 16 and older with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Forty-three days after Gov. Tim Walz's original July 1 goal, Minnesota has finally reached 70% of people 16 and older with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walz warns State Fair attendance will suffer without COVID restrictions
Gov. Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair should have COVID-19 restrictions in place or attendance for the Great Minnesota Get Together will suffer.
Gov. Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair should have COVID-19 restrictions in place or attendance for the Great Minnesota Get Together will suffer.
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the final extension from Education Department.
Former St. Paul police officer won't face charges in shooting of unarmed man
No charges will be filed against the former St. Paul police officer fired after shooting an unarmed man last November.
No charges will be filed against the former St. Paul police officer fired after shooting an unarmed man last November.
Mayor Frey vetoes 1 of 2 rent control ballot proposals
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed one of two proposed rent control ballot initiatives, which he said would have left policymaking to an advocacy organization.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed one of two proposed rent control ballot initiatives, which he said would have left policymaking to an advocacy organization.
Minneapolis restaurant group pays workers $230,000 after withholding wages during shutdown
A Minneapolis-based restaurant group will be paying its employees more than $230,000 after the Minnesota Attorney General's Office determined workers laid off during the COVID-19 shutdown last year did not receive their final paychecks.
A Minneapolis-based restaurant group will be paying its employees more than $230,000 after the Minnesota Attorney General's Office determined workers laid off during the COVID-19 shutdown last year did not receive their final paychecks.