Gas prices: Why are they so high, and will a gas tax holiday help?
President Joe Biden and lawmakers are feeling political pressure over soaring gas prices as inflation hits levels not seen since 1981. At the current price, a driver with a 14-gallon tank is paying $66 to fill up.
President Joe Biden and lawmakers are feeling political pressure over soaring gas prices as inflation hits levels not seen since 1981. At the current price, a driver with a 14-gallon tank is paying $66 to fill up.
Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'
President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.
President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.
Feds want 25 years for Derek Chauvin for violating George Floyd's rights
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to give former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin a 25-year sentence for violating the rights of George Floyd, as well as the rights of a 14-year-old Black boy who was restrained in an unrelated case.
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to give former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin a 25-year sentence for violating the rights of George Floyd, as well as the rights of a 14-year-old Black boy who was restrained in an unrelated case.
Congress considering gas tax holiday as Minnesotans pay more at pump
High gas prices this summer have drivers feeling the pain each time they pull up to the pump, but would a gas tax holiday being approved by Congress help?
High gas prices this summer have drivers feeling the pain each time they pull up to the pump, but would a gas tax holiday being approved by Congress help?
Walz says $1,000 rebate checks wouldn't have federal tax hit, GOP opposes them
The debate over Walz checks and whether or not a special legislative session should be called to consider them remains a vocal debate among Minnesotan politicians.
The debate over Walz checks and whether or not a special legislative session should be called to consider them remains a vocal debate among Minnesotan politicians.
Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
10-year-old St. Paul boy recovering after being hit with defective firework
A relaxing Father's Day took a devastating turn for one St. Paul family after a defective firework left their son with multiple burns.
A relaxing Father's Day took a devastating turn for one St. Paul family after a defective firework left their son with multiple burns.
After 14 years Minnesota man sets sail in homemade houseboat
After nearly a decade and a half of hard work, one Red Wing resident is ready to set sail on his next big adventure - a houseboat he created himself.
After nearly a decade and a half of hard work, one Red Wing resident is ready to set sail on his next big adventure - a houseboat he created himself.
'Walz checks' fizzled. Here's why we'll keep hearing about them until November
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
'Walz checks' fizzled. Here's why we'll keep hearing about them until November
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
It's hard to think of an issue that consumed more time yet moved so little during the 2022 Minnesota legislative session as rebate checks.
Elon Musk's transgender child looks to change name to cut all ties with father
Elon Musk's child has asked for both a name change and a new birth certificate reflecting a new gender identity.
Elon Musk's child has asked for both a name change and a new birth certificate reflecting a new gender identity.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Hillary Clinton suggests some activist causes 'should not be a priority' for Dems
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.
Video: Biden says 'I'm good' after falling off bike in Delaware
"I got my foot caught" in the toe cages, the president told reporters.
"I got my foot caught" in the toe cages, the president told reporters.
Video shows driver plow through Trump-themed storefront
Video from inside shows the car fly through the glass storefront and land in the middle of the store, sending merchandise sailing.
Video from inside shows the car fly through the glass storefront and land in the middle of the store, sending merchandise sailing.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey vetoes Hennepin Ave redesign, 24-hour bus lanes
“I cannot support keeping bus-only lanes 24 hours a day when buses do not run 24 hours a day. This would ignore the countless small businesses, many of them BIPOC-owned,” Frey said in a letter to council members.
“I cannot support keeping bus-only lanes 24 hours a day when buses do not run 24 hours a day. This would ignore the countless small businesses, many of them BIPOC-owned,” Frey said in a letter to council members.
Scott Jensen vows to shake up medical board that's investigated him
Republican governor candidate Dr. Scott Jensen is promising to overhaul Minnesota's medical board if he wins office, frustrated by the panel's investigations of his medical license.
Republican governor candidate Dr. Scott Jensen is promising to overhaul Minnesota's medical board if he wins office, frustrated by the panel's investigations of his medical license.
Special session talks flame out, Minnesota's surplus will sit unused
Several billion dollars of Minnesota's state budget surplus will likely sit until next year after negotiations over a special session broke apart this week.
Several billion dollars of Minnesota's state budget surplus will likely sit until next year after negotiations over a special session broke apart this week.
Minnesota special session not happening
The chances of a special legislative session that would decide the fate of billions in tax surplus have closed, with both sides pointing fingers as to the reasons why.
The chances of a special legislative session that would decide the fate of billions in tax surplus have closed, with both sides pointing fingers as to the reasons why.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.