US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
Ellison, 16 AGs call on Biden to cancel $50K in student loan debt
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is among a group of state attorneys general calling for President Joe Biden to cancel up to $50,000 of student loan debt for all federal student loan borrowers.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is among a group of state attorneys general calling for President Joe Biden to cancel up to $50,000 of student loan debt for all federal student loan borrowers.
'America is back': Biden outlines shift away from Trump policies in address to G-7
Joe Biden will make his first big appearance on the global stage as president Friday.
Joe Biden will make his first big appearance on the global stage as president Friday.
Biden administration says it's ready to join talks to resume 2015 Iran nuclear deal
The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Jellybean Johnson reflects on music journey from birth of 'Minneapolis Sound' to new album
Jellybean Johnson helped put the Minneapolis Sound on the map. Now decades later, his music continues to influence some of the biggest artists.
Jellybean Johnson helped put the Minneapolis Sound on the map. Now decades later, his music continues to influence some of the biggest artists.
Walz expects all Minnesota schools to offer some form of in-person learning by March 8
Gov. Tim Walz says all Minnesota schools should bring students back to the classroom at least part-time by March 8, pointing to low coronavirus infection numbers as justification for the move.
Gov. Tim Walz says all Minnesota schools should bring students back to the classroom at least part-time by March 8, pointing to low coronavirus infection numbers as justification for the move.
Minneapolis leaders detail security plans for Derek Chauvin trial
City leaders provided details Wednesday for how they are preparing for the upcoming murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
City leaders provided details Wednesday for how they are preparing for the upcoming murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
Biden optimistic on reopening of elementary schools
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
President Joe Biden is promising a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office, restating his original goal after his administration came under fire when aides said schools would be considered open if they held in-person learning just one day a week.
Trump calls McConnell 'dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack' in searing PAC statement
Former President Donald Trump has issued a blistering statement denouncing the top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, as a “political hack” who will make sure the party “will not win again."
Former President Donald Trump has issued a blistering statement denouncing the top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, as a “political hack” who will make sure the party “will not win again."
Democratic congressman from Mississippi sues Trump over Capitol riot
A Democratic congressman has sued Donald Trump, alleging Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. It’s believed to be the first suit filed by a member of Congress in an expected wave of litigation over the riot.
A Democratic congressman has sued Donald Trump, alleging Trump incited the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. It’s believed to be the first suit filed by a member of Congress in an expected wave of litigation over the riot.
Biden extends mortgage relief, ban on home foreclosures through June 2021
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
Certain mortgage protections that were put in place amid the pandemic, and were set to expire next month, have been extended through June.
Bill to help pay for Chauvin trial on hold
Three weeks before jury selection is scheduled to start in the trial of Derek Chauvin, it's uncertain who will pay for trial security.
Three weeks before jury selection is scheduled to start in the trial of Derek Chauvin, it's uncertain who will pay for trial security.
St. Paul restaurant owner, mayor continue to clash over how to address crime problem
Restaurateur Brian Ingram garnered national attention last week when he criticized St. Paul city officials for an uptick in crime. Sunday, Mayor Melvin Carter responded.
Restaurateur Brian Ingram garnered national attention last week when he criticized St. Paul city officials for an uptick in crime. Sunday, Mayor Melvin Carter responded.
‘We will not wait for the next mass shooting’: Biden calls for tougher gun laws on Parkland anniversary
On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.
On the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, President Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws with “commonsense” reform. Here are the three changes he’s asking for.
Michael Jordan to make NASCAR debut with Bubba Wallace at Daytona 500
Jordan and team co-owner Denny Hamlin might have more nerves than Wallace on the eve of NASCAR’s biggest race.
Jordan and team co-owner Denny Hamlin might have more nerves than Wallace on the eve of NASCAR’s biggest race.
Restaurants have hope for future as COVID-19 restrictions ease in Minnesota
Starting Saturday, some COVID-19 restrictions were eased at restaurants, bars, indoor entertainment venues, private events, and gyms in Minnesota.
Starting Saturday, some COVID-19 restrictions were eased at restaurants, bars, indoor entertainment venues, private events, and gyms in Minnesota.
Biden releases statement after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot
President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump claims his movement 'has only just begun' after acquittal in 2nd impeachment trial
Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”
Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”
Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
Minneapolis residency, social work experience among priorities for police recruits
For the next group of Minneapolis Police Department recruits, the city will be putting a greater emphasis on applicants who live in Minneapolis and have social service experience, according to city leaders.
For the next group of Minneapolis Police Department recruits, the city will be putting a greater emphasis on applicants who live in Minneapolis and have social service experience, according to city leaders.