Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially

Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.

Gov. Walz announces statewide mask mandate will end on Friday morning
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Minnesota Gov. Walz announced he will end the statewide mask mandate on Friday morning after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people can go without masks indoors.

Judge to consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.

Explainer: How will judge’s ruling affect Derek Chauvin's sentence?

Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, but sentencing is still two months away. Here's what to expect.

Republicans criticize 'Wasteful Walz' on COVID, but GOP accused of racism

Senate Republicans accused the Governor of wasteful spending during the coronavirus response, but many of their critiques were related to minority community outreach.

Biden hears vaccination advice from Walz, other governors

President Joe Biden called on Gov. Tim Walz and other U.S. governors to get advice on reaching vaccine holdouts.

AGs against Instagram Kids: 44 states oppose 13-and-under version

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general in urging Facebook to abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.

New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government

The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.

Biden touts economic recovery as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid

President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.

Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'

A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."

Elon Musk reveals Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis in 'SNL' opening monologue

Elon Musk said he was making history as the first person with Asperger’s to host NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show, “or at least the first to admit it.”

Indictment: George Floyd's civil rights violated by 4 ex-Minneapolis cops

A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s death for violating his civil rights during the fatal arrest.

The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer

The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”