Minnesota to get $50 million from Purdue Pharma settlement, Ellison says
Minnesota will get $50 million over nine years from the settlement of a multi-state opioid lawsuit against drugmaker Purdue Pharma and its controlling family, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Thursday.
Minnesota will get $50 million over nine years from the settlement of a multi-state opioid lawsuit against drugmaker Purdue Pharma and its controlling family, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Thursday.
Minnesota to get $50 million from Purdue Pharma settlement, Ellison says
Minnesota will get $50 million over nine years from the settlement of a multi-state opioid lawsuit against drugmaker Purdue Pharma and its controlling family, Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
Minnesota will get $50 million over nine years from the settlement of a multi-state opioid lawsuit against drugmaker Purdue Pharma and its controlling family, Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
Ellison asks judge to change sentencing memo for Derek Chauvin regarding child witnesses
Minnesota Keith Ellison is asking Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill to change his sentencing memo for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in regards to children at the scene.
Minnesota Keith Ellison is asking Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill to change his sentencing memo for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in regards to children at the scene.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
Frey: Minneapolis will review police pursuit policy again after Leneal Frazier crash
Minneapolis will review the police department's pursuit policy again after a squad car struck and killed an uninvolved driver during a chase, Mayor Jacob Frey said in his first public statement on the incident.
Minneapolis will review the police department's pursuit policy again after a squad car struck and killed an uninvolved driver during a chase, Mayor Jacob Frey said in his first public statement on the incident.
Senate goes home without confirming more Walz commissioners
The Minnesota Senate suddenly ended its special session without confirming any more of Governor Tim Walz's commissioners.
The Minnesota Senate suddenly ended its special session without confirming any more of Governor Tim Walz's commissioners.
US Rep. Jim Hagedorn says his kidney cancer has returned
U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, who represents southern Minnesota, announced Wednesday his kidney cancer has returned.
U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, who represents southern Minnesota, announced Wednesday his kidney cancer has returned.
Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
Community remembers Philando Castile on anniversary of his death
For the past three years, the city of Falcon Heights has honored Philando Castile's memory by proclaiming July 6 as Restoration Day and July 7 as a day for unity.
For the past three years, the city of Falcon Heights has honored Philando Castile's memory by proclaiming July 6 as Restoration Day and July 7 as a day for unity.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Family and friends host Olympic send-off for St. Paul’s Suni Lee
From St. Paul, Minnesota to St. Louis for the Olympic Trials, 18-year-old Suni Lee has twisted and turned her way into the history books as the first Hmong American to compete for Team USA in gymnastics.
From St. Paul, Minnesota to St. Louis for the Olympic Trials, 18-year-old Suni Lee has twisted and turned her way into the history books as the first Hmong American to compete for Team USA in gymnastics.
Mayor Frey reaffirms commitment to Minneapolis police staffing following judge's order
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed staffing issues within the Minneapolis Police Department Friday, one day after a Hennepin County District Court judge ordered the city to hire more officers.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addressed staffing issues within the Minneapolis Police Department Friday, one day after a Hennepin County District Court judge ordered the city to hire more officers.
Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4
President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Mayor Frey on Minneapolis police staffing
Mayor Frey did not directly comment on a Hennepin County judge’s ordered that the city of Minneapolis must employ 730 sworn police officers by June 30, 2022, but the mayor affirmed his commitment to funding MPD and said “when you lose as much as a third of your department, there are consequences.”
Mayor Frey did not directly comment on a Hennepin County judge’s ordered that the city of Minneapolis must employ 730 sworn police officers by June 30, 2022, but the mayor affirmed his commitment to funding MPD and said “when you lose as much as a third of your department, there are consequences.”
Minnesota lawmakers avoid government shutdown as final budget passes
Minnesota lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday by sending the final budget bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk.
Minnesota lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday by sending the final budget bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk.
Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump's company, according to multiple news outlets.
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump's company, according to multiple news outlets.