Biden, first lady will get COVID-19 booster shots once eligible

President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.

Twin Cities bridal shops to pay restitution for delayed wedding dresses, AG Ellison says

Two Twin Cities wedding dress shops will pay restitution for brides who suffered damages after their dresses were not delivered within the promised timeframe, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office announced Wednesday. 

Biden stands behind decision to withdraw from Afghanistan
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President Joe Biden admitted the Taliban forces moved much faster than anticipated, but said he stood by his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey proposes $1.5 billion 2022 budget with 5.45% levy increase

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a $1.599 billion budget for 2022 with a 5.45% levy increase to help the city with economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota hits vaccination goal of 70% of people 16 and older with 1 shot

Forty-three days after Gov. Tim Walz's original July 1 goal, Minnesota has finally reached 70% of people 16 and older with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Walz warns State Fair attendance will suffer without COVID restrictions

 Gov. Tim Walz said the Minnesota State Fair should have COVID-19 restrictions in place or attendance for the Great Minnesota Get Together will suffer.

Mayor Frey vetoes 1 of 2 rent control ballot proposals

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed one of two proposed rent control ballot initiatives, which he said would have left policymaking to an advocacy organization.

Minneapolis restaurant group pays workers $230,000 after withholding wages during shutdown

A Minneapolis-based restaurant group will be paying its employees more than $230,000 after the Minnesota Attorney General's Office determined workers laid off during the COVID-19 shutdown last year did not receive their final paychecks.

Walz, top lawmakers to push emergency financial aid for drought-plagued farmers

Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.

Ex-cops charged in Floyd death want separation from Chauvin

Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights are asking that their federal trials be separated from the trial of Derek Chauvin, who has already been convicted on state murder charges.

AG Ellison launches unit to review wrongful convictions

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and metro prosecutors announced the launch of a new unit on Tuesday that would review potentially wrongful convictions through a partnership with the Minnesota Innocence Project.

Trump's tax returns must be turned over to Congress, DOJ says

The DOJ says the Treasury Department must provide former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee.