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.
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.
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.
Minnesota legislative leaders agree on banking budget surplus, but little else in pre-session discussion
From gun control to insulin prices, legislative leaders talked about a number of issues ahead of the next Minnesota legislative session.
From gun control to insulin prices, legislative leaders talked about a number of issues ahead of the next Minnesota legislative session.
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney votes guilty on 1st article of impeachment, not guilty on 2nd
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney will vote to convict President Donald Trump.
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney will vote to convict President Donald Trump.
Buttigieg slightly leading Sanders as Iowa releases caucus results from 71% of precincts
The Iowa Democratic Party has released additional results of its presidential caucus, reflecting 71 percent of precincts in the state.
The Iowa Democratic Party has released additional results of its presidential caucus, reflecting 71 percent of precincts in the state.
State of the Union: Trump arranges emotional reunion of military family during address
Sgt. 1st Class Townsend Williams, who had been deployed in Afghanistan, surprised his wife amid President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
Sgt. 1st Class Townsend Williams, who had been deployed in Afghanistan, surprised his wife amid President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 campaign staff, family members make last minute pitches to Iowa caucus-goers
In the waning hours before Iowans go to caucus, Klobuchar's campaign staff and family members made one last pitch.
In the waning hours before Iowans go to caucus, Klobuchar's campaign staff and family members made one last pitch.
Trump congratulates Kansas City Chiefs of "the Great State of Kansas" in since-deleted Tweet
The Tweet, which has since been deleted, immediately went viral.
The Tweet, which has since been deleted, immediately went viral.
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.
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.
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.
Shaquille O'Neal paid tribute to his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant, with one of their shared favorite hobbies: music.
Klobuchar returns to Iowa for last-minute blitz before Monday's caucus
After being sidelined for the Senate impeachment trial, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was back on the ground in Iowa on Saturday, making a last-minute push ahead of the caucus.
After being sidelined for the Senate impeachment trial, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was back on the ground in Iowa on Saturday, making a last-minute push ahead of the caucus.
Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses
Democrats hopes hearing from witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial faded after a late decision from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee.
Democrats hopes hearing from witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial faded after a late decision from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee.
Shaq pays for family's laptop at Best Buy after giving condolences for his sister and Kobe Bryant
"We walked off, then Shaq comes to us and says, 'I like yall, so get the nicest one in here and I'll pay for it,'" Patrick Martin wrote on Facebook.
"We walked off, then Shaq comes to us and says, 'I like yall, so get the nicest one in here and I'll pay for it,'" Patrick Martin wrote on Facebook.
Nonprofit that provides computers for schools gets new start outside of Stillwater prison
After more than 20 years operating inside the walls of the Stillwater prison, a nonprofit program providing thousands of computers each year to schools across the state recently completed a total transformation.
After more than 20 years operating inside the walls of the Stillwater prison, a nonprofit program providing thousands of computers each year to schools across the state recently completed a total transformation.
Congressman introduces Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) introduced the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act Thursday, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) introduced the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act Thursday, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.



















