Legislative leaders inspect progress on new system to replace MNLARS

After scrapping MNLARS in favor of starting over for a new vehicle registration system for Minnesota, the governor and state lawmakers got a chance to check out the progress on the replacement.

DNC calls for a 'recanvass' of Iowa caucus results after delays

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee called for the recanvass in order to “assure public confidence in the results.”

Trump unleashes fury at impeachment enemies at prayer event

“They have done everything possible to destroy us and by so doing very badly hurt our nation,” said Trump, who triumphantly held up copies of two newspapers with huge "ACQUITTED!" headlines as he took the stage.

Impeachment trial: Split Senate votes to acquit Trump on abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

A majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. But the final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress' investigation — fell short.

Minneapolis mayor policy aide facing charges for drugs, gun possession

An aide for Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is facing felony charges for allegedly selling and possessing drugs as well as a gun possession charge following an incident at a traffic stop earlier this week.

Trump faces accusers: What to watch during State of the Union address

President Donald Trump will be facing his accusers Tuesday night during his State of the Union speech. The impeached president is speaking on the eve of what's anticipated to be his Senate acquittal on Wednesday.

Iowa Democratic Party huddles with campaigns over caucus results meltdown

The Iowa Democratic Party says the results of Monday’s caucuses will not be released until later Tuesday at the earliest as officials check the tallies by hand for inconsistencies. 

Brooklyn Park Mayor invited to historic State of the Union Address

The Mayor of Brooklyn Park, who is credited with helping create a path to citizenship for Liberians in the state, is the special guest of Rep. Dean Phillips for the State of the Union Tuesday night.

Minnesota medical board disciplines doctor who treated Prince before overdose death

The state medical board has disciplined a Minnesota doctor who treated Prince in the days before his fatal opioid overdose for writing prescriptions for controlled substances knowing someone else, likely the pop star, was going to be using them. 

Klobuchar's closing argument in Iowa: I can win

Klobuchar has spent the weekend trying to catch up to her better-funded, higher-polling Democratic rivals while trying to make up for lost time because of the Senate impeachment trial. Sunday night, after a full day of campaigning, she caught a flight to Washington as the trial resumes Monday.

On caucus eve, Klobuchar grilled over 2003 murder case

On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, Amy Klobuchar faced renewed scrutiny over a 2003 murder case she prosecuted in Minneapolis.

Shaquille O'Neal honors Kobe Bryant at Super Bowl party

Shaquille O'Neal paid tribute to his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant,  with one of their shared favorite hobbies: music.