Minnesota hospitals say state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout at 'untenable crossroads'
In a letter to Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Friday, Minnesota Hospital Association chief executive Rahul Koranne called on health officials to end a vaccine lottery for health care providers and send more doses straight to those providers.
In a letter to Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Friday, Minnesota Hospital Association chief executive Rahul Koranne called on health officials to end a vaccine lottery for health care providers and send more doses straight to those providers.
Biden says 'no need' for Trump to continue receiving classified intelligence briefings
President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump should not be allowed to receive classified intelligence briefings, a courtesy that historically has been granted to outgoing presidents.
President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump should not be allowed to receive classified intelligence briefings, a courtesy that historically has been granted to outgoing presidents.
Walz signs executive order calling up National Guard to Minneapolis for Chauvin trial
Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order calling up the Minnesota National Guard to Minneapolis ahead of the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order calling up the Minnesota National Guard to Minneapolis ahead of the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd.
Vice President Harris casts first tie-breaking vote as VP
The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
Prince's white dove, Divinity, passes away
A dove formerly owned by the music icon Prince has passed away, according to officials at Paisley Park.
A dove formerly owned by the music icon Prince has passed away, according to officials at Paisley Park.
Minnesota travelers familiar with new federal mask guidelines
The President’s new masking order took effect Tuesday for anyone flying or using mass transit, but in Minnesota, those rules have been in effect for some time.
The President’s new masking order took effect Tuesday for anyone flying or using mass transit, but in Minnesota, those rules have been in effect for some time.
Biden signs immigration orders aimed at undoing Trump-era policies, reuniting families
President Joe Biden signed executive orders Tuesday to address family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border, border security and legal immigration, part of efforts to undo Trump’s policies.
President Joe Biden signed executive orders Tuesday to address family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border, border security and legal immigration, part of efforts to undo Trump’s policies.
Democrats say Trump aimed mob ‘like a loaded cannon’ at Capitol in impeachment document
House Democrats laid out for the first time Tuesday arguments they’re presenting at the impeachment trial, saying Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol.
House Democrats laid out for the first time Tuesday arguments they’re presenting at the impeachment trial, saying Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol.
Appeals court upholds Mohamed Noor's 3rd-degree murder conviction in Justine Ruszczyk shooting
The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the third-degree murder conviction for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in the July 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the third-degree murder conviction for former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in the July 2017 shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
10 GOP Senators request meeting with Biden to negotiate less-costly COVID-19 relief plan
Ten Senate Republicans wrote Biden in a letter released Sunday asking him to meet them at the negotiating table, highlighting their less-costly counterproposal.
Ten Senate Republicans wrote Biden in a letter released Sunday asking him to meet them at the negotiating table, highlighting their less-costly counterproposal.
Biden warns of growing ‘cost of inaction’ on $1.9T COVID-19 relief plan
The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
Walz seeks millions for securing Chauvin trial in March
Gov. Tim Walz's administration expects it will require 600 state personnel and an untold number of local law enforcement officials to secure the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
Gov. Tim Walz's administration expects it will require 600 state personnel and an untold number of local law enforcement officials to secure the March trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Twin Cities realtor uses Bernie Sanders meme in listing of Brooklyn Park home
A Twin Cities realtor is capitalizing on the popular Sen. Bernie Sanders mittens meme to get the word out on his latest listing.
A Twin Cities realtor is capitalizing on the popular Sen. Bernie Sanders mittens meme to get the word out on his latest listing.
Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Remembering Kobe Bryant: A look at the NBA legend’s earlier years
Los Angeles may have made Kobe Bryant a household name, but Bryant’s path to greatness took him from Italy to Philadelphia before reaching California.
Los Angeles may have made Kobe Bryant a household name, but Bryant’s path to greatness took him from Italy to Philadelphia before reaching California.
Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna shared love of basketball and skills on the court
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were often seen together at games, and he was known to gush about her tenacity as a basketball player in interviews and on social media.
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were often seen together at games, and he was known to gush about her tenacity as a basketball player in interviews and on social media.
Celebrities, sports community pay tribute to Kobe Bryant one year after deadly helicopter crash
From nationally-televised tribute videos to an executive order pushing for a statue in Washington, D.C., here's what the biggest stars in Hollywood and in sports did to honor Kobe Bryant.
From nationally-televised tribute videos to an executive order pushing for a statue in Washington, D.C., here's what the biggest stars in Hollywood and in sports did to honor Kobe Bryant.
Vanessa Bryant shares letter from Gianna’s friend, says crash 'still doesn’t seem real' on anniversary
On the one year anniversary of the helicopter crash, Vanessa Bryant shared a touching letter she received from her late daughter’s friend and confessed she “will never understand” the tragedy that unfolded.
On the one year anniversary of the helicopter crash, Vanessa Bryant shared a touching letter she received from her late daughter’s friend and confessed she “will never understand” the tragedy that unfolded.