Minnesota hospitals seek state cash grants amid coronavirus fears

Gov. Tim Walz had barely put his pen to paper Tuesday, freeing up $21 million in emergency funding to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, when new concerns emerged at the state Capitol.

NAFTA, Green New Deal protesters disrupt Joe Biden Detroit rally

After that flap was settled, another disturbance arose with a large group of about 25 people holding Green New Deal signs and 'No on Joe' signs began chanting.

Minnesota lawmakers pass emergency coronavirus funding

The Minnesota House and Senate voted unanimously Monday to free up $21 million in emergency funding that state health officials need to deal with coronavirus, as lawmakers rush to deal with an outbreak that has alarmed governments across the world.

Reporter's notebook: Death of a maiden

Jess Schweiss, cult survivor, 31, broke the silence of Victor Barnard’s River Road Fellowship.

Hennepin County Attorney's Office requests review of Burrell case

The Hennepin County Attorney's office has asked Sen. Amy Klobuchar to request the U.S. Department of Justice undertake the review of the Myon Burrell conviction in the murder of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards.

Booker endorses Biden, says he'll 'restore honor' to office

Former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has endorsed Joe Biden. Booker announced on Twitter early Monday that Biden will “restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges.”

Sen. Kamala Harris endorses Biden for president

Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden on Sunday and said she would "do everything in my power" to help elect him, becoming the latest dropout from the Democratic race for president to line up behind the former vice president in his battle with Bernie Sanders for the nomination.

Sen. Klobuchar calls for independent investigation and review into Myon Burrell case

Sen. Amy Klobuchar sent a letter Thursday to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, calling for an independent investigation and review of the Myon Burrell case. This comes after the Associated Press published an investigative report, which detailed issues in the case.

Vice President Pence thanks 3M, says U.S. preparing for more coronavirus cases

Vice President Mike Pence toured the 3M Innovation Center on Thursday, thanking company executives for increasing production of face masks as he outlined plans to prepare the U.S. for more cases of the coronavirus.

Pence cancels appearance at St. Paul rally to make trip to Washington state

Vice President Mike Pence has cancelled his appearance at a campaign rally in St. Paul on Thursday for a trip to Washington state amid a coronavirus outbreak there.

Super Tuesday results: Bloomberg out, Warren reassessing after Biden’s wins

Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg dropped out and Elizabeth Warren began reassessing her candidacy Wednesday after rivals Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders swept all of the Super Tuesday states to consolidate the 2020 race.

Rep. Phillips meets with Mike Pence on federal handling of coronavirus

As the U.S. reports its ninth death from COVID-19, lawmakers met with Vice President Mike Pence to discuss the federal response to the disease.