South Dakota courts Minnesota businesses with looser coronavirus restrictions
South Dakota is trying to lure Minnesota businesses to relocate by promoting its looser coronavirus restrictions, but Minnesota's governor predicted businesses would stay put.
South Dakota is trying to lure Minnesota businesses to relocate by promoting its looser coronavirus restrictions, but Minnesota's governor predicted businesses would stay put.
Health inspectors conduct 2nd sweep of Minneapolis bars after complaints about mask compliance, 3 bars cited
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Friday that health inspectors are conducting a second sweep of bars in the certain parts of the city where they have received the majority of complaints about customers not wearing masks.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Friday that health inspectors are conducting a second sweep of bars in the certain parts of the city where they have received the majority of complaints about customers not wearing masks.
Minnesota Hospital Association asks Walz to order statewide mask mandate: 'We have a narrow window of time'
The Minnesota Hospital Association sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Thursday asking him to mandate mask wearing statewide to slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid the surge in cases and hospitalizations that is hitting other states.
The Minnesota Hospital Association sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Thursday asking him to mandate mask wearing statewide to slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid the surge in cases and hospitalizations that is hitting other states.
Don Damond upset with lack of change at Minneapolis PD, three years after his fiance's killing by officer
A Minneapolis man who knows the tragedy of losing a loved one in a deadly police encounter is speaking out.
A Minneapolis man who knows the tragedy of losing a loved one in a deadly police encounter is speaking out.
Walz, lawmakers 'hopeful' to end stalemate over construction project spending
Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers debated the long-stalled $1.9 billion bonding and tax bill by the side of the road Thursday in Henderson, where one project would alleviate flooded-out roads.
Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers debated the long-stalled $1.9 billion bonding and tax bill by the side of the road Thursday in Henderson, where one project would alleviate flooded-out roads.
Rep. Ilhan Omar op-ed calls out 'continued distortions' of her words, double standards in the media
In a Washington Post op-ed Thursday, Rep. Ilhan Omar said Republicans’ “continued distortions” of her words and perpetuation of fearing the “other” are deliberate attempts to discourage calling out systems of oppression.
In a Washington Post op-ed Thursday, Rep. Ilhan Omar said Republicans’ “continued distortions” of her words and perpetuation of fearing the “other” are deliberate attempts to discourage calling out systems of oppression.
Parents stuck paying deceased son's student loans push to change federal law
One of the realities of going to college is student loans, but what happens if the student suddenly dies before the loans are paid off?
One of the realities of going to college is student loans, but what happens if the student suddenly dies before the loans are paid off?
Walz refutes police union claim he ordered Third Precinct abandoned in riots
A Minneapolis police union official claimed she heard Gov. Tim Walz order a police precinct abandoned at the height of the May rioting, then appeared to backtrack after the governor's office said the statement was false.
A Minneapolis police union official claimed she heard Gov. Tim Walz order a police precinct abandoned at the height of the May rioting, then appeared to backtrack after the governor's office said the statement was false.
Minneapolis mayor, police chief announce new de-escalation standards for department
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes to the Minneapolis Police Department’s force reporting requirements Tuesday, which they say place a stronger emphasis on de-escalation.
Minnesota lawmaker drafts statewide mask requirement as Governor continues 'serious conversations' about it
Gov. Tim Walz delayed a decision to institute a statewide mask mandate Tuesday, but said “serious conversations” about the topic continue.
Gov. Tim Walz delayed a decision to institute a statewide mask mandate Tuesday, but said “serious conversations” about the topic continue.
Minnesota Governor announces $100 million rental and mortgage assistance program
Gov. Tim Walz announced $100 million in rental and mortgage assistance to help Minnesota’s housing market before rent is due Sept. 1.
Gov. Tim Walz announced $100 million in rental and mortgage assistance to help Minnesota’s housing market before rent is due Sept. 1.
Duluth, Minnetonka add mask mandates as pressure grows for statewide order
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing mounting pressure from both sides on the idea of a statewide mask mandate. This come as more cities vote to make face coverings a requirement while out in public.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing mounting pressure from both sides on the idea of a statewide mask mandate. This come as more cities vote to make face coverings a requirement while out in public.
As Walz mulls mask mandate, lawmakers split over his virus-fighting powers
Minnesota lawmakers clashed Monday over Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers to fight the coronavirus pandemic, temporarily pushing other key issues -- like police accountability and funding for construction projects -- to the back burner.
Minnesota lawmakers clashed Monday over Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers to fight the coronavirus pandemic, temporarily pushing other key issues -- like police accountability and funding for construction projects -- to the back burner.
Attorney General Ellison joins lawsuit challenging ICE rule impacting international students
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining a lawsuit to challenge a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining a lawsuit to challenge a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.
Alabama man who walked to Minneapolis overwhelmed by support at Floyd memorial
The killing of George Floyd and its aftermath made headlines around the world. One man who saw them lives in Huntsville, Alabama and decided he was going to walk all the way to Minneapolis to pay tribute to Floyd's memory and try to bring people together.
The killing of George Floyd and its aftermath made headlines around the world. One man who saw them lives in Huntsville, Alabama and decided he was going to walk all the way to Minneapolis to pay tribute to Floyd's memory and try to bring people together.
2 Minnesota National Guard soldiers test positive, others isolated for COVID-19 at California training
The Minnesota National Guard says two of its 3,800 soldiers training at Fort Irwin, California have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Minnesota National Guard says two of its 3,800 soldiers training at Fort Irwin, California have tested positive for COVID-19.
Legal experts review Myon Burrell's life sentence
An independent panel of national legal experts will review the conviction of an African American teenager who was sentenced to life in prison nearly two decades ago for the murder of a little girl, struck by a stray bullet while studying in her south Minneapolis home, Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions and the New York-based Innocence Project announced Monday.
An independent panel of national legal experts will review the conviction of an African American teenager who was sentenced to life in prison nearly two decades ago for the murder of a little girl, struck by a stray bullet while studying in her south Minneapolis home, Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions and the New York-based Innocence Project announced Monday.
Minnesota lawmakers return to State Capitol for 2nd special session after no compromise, bills signed
The Minnesota Legislature will convene for its second special session of the year Monday.
The Minnesota Legislature will convene for its second special session of the year Monday.
Federal government denies Walz's request for aid after unrest in Minnesota
The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for funds to help rebuild the Twin Cities after damage caused during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.
The federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for funds to help rebuild the Twin Cities after damage caused during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.
GOP lawmakers want Minnesota school districts to make call on whether to reopen for fall
The decision on whether or not to reopen schools for fall classes should be made by local school districts and not Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Republican lawmakers argued on Friday.
The decision on whether or not to reopen schools for fall classes should be made by local school districts and not Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Republican lawmakers argued on Friday.