3 Minneapolis residents sue city over police ballot question
A new lawsuit aims to change the wording on the November ballot regarding police and public safety.
A new lawsuit aims to change the wording on the November ballot regarding police and public safety.
Biden defends departure from Afghanistan, ending 'forever war'
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, defending the U.S. military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war, calling it an “extraordinary success."
Biden, first lady pay respects to American troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.
The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.
Afghanistan airport attack: No Minnesota National Guard members killed, Stauber says
While Minnesota National Guard members make up about 20 percent of the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, none of them were among those killed in the attack at the Kabul airport, according to Congressman Pete Stauber.
While Minnesota National Guard members make up about 20 percent of the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, none of them were among those killed in the attack at the Kabul airport, according to Congressman Pete Stauber.
Omar among representatives calling for increase in U.S. refugee admissions
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a group of congress members calling for President Joe Biden to increase the capacity for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid the crisis in Afghanistan.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a group of congress members calling for President Joe Biden to increase the capacity for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid the crisis in Afghanistan.
Walz comes out against Minneapolis police ballot proposal
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Afghanistan fallout: Biden speaks after deadly bombing at Kabul airport
President Biden promised action hours after a deadly bombing at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan killed 13 service members.
President Biden promised action hours after a deadly bombing at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan killed 13 service members.
Walz orders flags at half-staff to honor victims of Afghanistan attack
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the deadly attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is ordering flags at state and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the deadly attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
Walz: No plans to impose COVID-19 emergency, mask mandate over rising cases
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says his administration is not considering a new peacetime emergency or mask mandate to handle increasing COVID-19 infections.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says his administration is not considering a new peacetime emergency or mask mandate to handle increasing COVID-19 infections.
Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over Jan. 6 insurrection
Capitol Police officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his allies and others.
Capitol Police officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his allies and others.
Tech, finance leaders meeting with Biden to talk cybersecurity defense
Among the expected guests at Wednesday's summit are Apple chief executive Tim Cook, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent companies.
Among the expected guests at Wednesday's summit are Apple chief executive Tim Cook, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent companies.
VP Harris trip to Vietnam delayed due to report of Havana Syndrome
Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed Tuesday after a report of a “recent possible anomalous health incident” in Hanoi.
Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed Tuesday after a report of a “recent possible anomalous health incident” in Hanoi.
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.