Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law
President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.
President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.
Arradondo was reprimanded for news conference on public safety charter change
Mayor Jacob Frey sent a letter of reprimand to now retired Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo for using city resources to oppose a charter amendment that would have replaced the police department, city officials confirmed on Friday.
Mayor Jacob Frey sent a letter of reprimand to now retired Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo for using city resources to oppose a charter amendment that would have replaced the police department, city officials confirmed on Friday.
Federal trial in George Floyd's killing: Minneapolis police inspector on police training
Rob Olson is reporting after another day of testimony in the federal trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death.
Rob Olson is reporting after another day of testimony in the federal trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death.
MPD officers trial update: Day 4
Rob Olson is reporting after another day of testimony in the federal trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death.
Rob Olson is reporting after another day of testimony in the federal trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death.
Gov. Walz calls for recreational marijuana legalization in Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program.
Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program.
Minnesotans react to Gov. Walz's recreational marijuana budget proposal
Governor Tim Walz?s latest health and safety budget proposal is dedicating $25 million dollars toward the legalization of adult-use marijuana in Minnesota. FOX 9?s Babs Santos got some reaction from both sides of the issue.
Governor Tim Walz?s latest health and safety budget proposal is dedicating $25 million dollars toward the legalization of adult-use marijuana in Minnesota. FOX 9?s Babs Santos got some reaction from both sides of the issue.
Federal trial for officers in Floyd death: Other first responders testify
First responders who were on scene as George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis in May of 2020 took the stand on Wednesday during the federal trial for the three officers facing charges in his death.
First responders who were on scene as George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis in May of 2020 took the stand on Wednesday during the federal trial for the three officers facing charges in his death.
Gov. Walz proposes $5.1 billion in additional education, social program spending
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing $5.1 billion over the next three years in additional spending on education and social programs.
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing $5.1 billion over the next three years in additional spending on education and social programs.
Stanek appears to be getting closer to a Minnesota governor campaign
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek appears to be getting closer to running for Minnesota governor.
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek appears to be getting closer to running for Minnesota governor.
Federal trial in George Floyd's death: Prosecutors argue 'in custody is in your care'
Opening statements in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers got underway Monday morning, with one of the prosecutors painting the entire case as hinging on a concept that "in custody is in your care."
Opening statements in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers got underway Monday morning, with one of the prosecutors painting the entire case as hinging on a concept that "in custody is in your care."
Afghan resettlement in Minnesota: Klobuchar, Dayton team up to raise donations
Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Governor Mark Dayton are teaming up with two local organizations to help fundraise and bring in donations for Afghan families resettling in Minnesota.
Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Governor Mark Dayton are teaming up with two local organizations to help fundraise and bring in donations for Afghan families resettling in Minnesota.
Federal trial begins for other Minneapolis officers involved in George Floyd's death
Monday marks the first day in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd?s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Monday marks the first day in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd?s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
EXPLAINER: Will Chauvin testify at trial of 3 other cops?
As the federal trial for three former Minneapolis officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights is set to begin Monday, some wonder whether Derek Chauvin – the officer already convicted of Floyd’s murder – will take the stand. Many legal experts say they don’t anticipate that. If he does testify, he could face some hard questions.
As the federal trial for three former Minneapolis officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights is set to begin Monday, some wonder whether Derek Chauvin – the officer already convicted of Floyd’s murder – will take the stand. Many legal experts say they don’t anticipate that. If he does testify, he could face some hard questions.
Minneapolis, Mayor Frey sued over vaccine mandate
Multiple Minneapolis restaurants have banded together to sue the City of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey, alleging the recent vaccine requirement mandate overreached authority.
Multiple Minneapolis restaurants have banded together to sue the City of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey, alleging the recent vaccine requirement mandate overreached authority.
Long live the Jesse Checks: Walz proposes Ventura policy redux
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
Minnesota $175 surplus checks: Walz follows past campaign of former Gov. Ventura
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history -- Jesse Checks.
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history -- Jesse Checks.
Fulton County DA asks for special grand jury in Trump election probe
The Fulton County prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes involving Georgia's 2020 presidential election has asked for a special grand jury to help with the investigation.
The Fulton County prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes involving Georgia's 2020 presidential election has asked for a special grand jury to help with the investigation.
Lawmakers call for Sheriff Hutchinson to resign, investigation into preferential treatment
Governor Tim Walz and several Minnesota state lawmakers calling on Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson to resign after new evidence in his fourth-degree DWI conviction comes to light.
Governor Tim Walz and several Minnesota state lawmakers calling on Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson to resign after new evidence in his fourth-degree DWI conviction comes to light.
Gov. Walz's budget would send $175 checks to Minnesotans from surplus
Under Walz's proposal, Minnesotans making less than $175K would get $175 payouts. The cost of the payments would be $700 million, less than 10 percent of the surplus.
Under Walz's proposal, Minnesotans making less than $175K would get $175 payouts. The cost of the payments would be $700 million, less than 10 percent of the surplus.