Gov. Walz to testify to Congress
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Gov. Tim Walz will face Congress on Thursday as part of a hearing on sanctuary states.

David Hogg faces possible ouster from DNC after re-election vote

The Democratic National Committee will hold a new election for two vice chair positions, putting David Hogg’s role at risk amid internal criticism and growing tensions over party reform efforts.

Cannabis complications could trash Minnesota hemp businesses

A new cannabis complication is numbing the excitement of people hoping to launch with new licenses in the coming weeks and months.

St. Paul woman assaulted law enforcement during mistaken ICE raid protest: Charges

A criminal investigation along Lake Street in Minneapolis that was mistaken for an immigration raid by ICE has resulted in the arrest of Isabel Lopez, after she was accused of throwing a softball at a Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy.

By the numbers: Here are the changes proposed to the food stamp program

President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.

Barriers being installed along U of M’s Washington Ave Bridge

Suicide-prevention advocates say the Washington Avenue Bridge has been a place of heartbreak, trauma and tragedy for too many people. They hope funding for the new barriers will help.

Independent pharmacies welcome legislation targeting drug middlemen

Independent pharmacies applauded legislation that is awaiting the governor’s signature, saying it would help them stay afloat as many of them struggle to survive.

Minnesota’s legislative session: highs and lows
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The legislative season started with a House standoff, included a senator's arrest, and ended with a compromise deal that cut $5 billion from the previous budget and didn't particularly please members of either party. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the highs and lows of the session at its close.

Trump calls for protesters who burn the American flag to be jailed for 1 year

President Donald Trump called for those who burn the American flag to spend a year in jail while speaking at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Tuesday.

Spending $66 billion: Highs and lows of MN legislative season

The legislative season started with a House standoff, included a senator's arrest, and ended with a compromise deal that cut $5 billion from the previous budget and didn't particularly please members of either party.

Republicans and Democrats differ on media sources they trust, study finds

Of 30 news sources tested, there were only two that both Democrats and Republicans said they were likely to trust — the business publications Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.

Former MN senator claims he's being unfairly prosecuted in teen solicitation case

Former Minnesota senator Justin Eichorn, accused of trying to solicit a minor, is arguing for his case to be dropped, saying he's being unfairly prosecuted because he was a public official.

MN budget passed: Gov. Walz weighs in
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Gov. Walz addressed the $66 billion budget approved overnight by Minnesota lawmakers.

Minnesota lawmakers pass $66B budget during special session: What's in it?

Minnesota lawmakers worked into the night to reach an agreement on a new $66 billion budget, avoiding a potential government shutdown at the end of the month. Here's a look at what's in the bills:

Gov. Walz says he'll sign budget bills [FULL]
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Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he plans to sign budget bills passed during a special session, but expects lawmakers may have to return this summer to respond to federal changes.

Trump visits Fort Bragg amid criticism over military deployment in response to immigration protests

President Donald Trump is set to speak at Fort Bragg on Tuesday to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, as he faces backlash for deploying the military in response to immigration protests in Los Angeles.

Minnesota budget: Lawmakers finished budget work overnight

Minnesota lawmakers met Monday into early Tuesday in a special session to pass a two-year budget, which included voting on 14 bills, to avoid a government shutdown.

Minnesota Muslim community concerned about President Trump's travel ban

President Donald Trump’s new travel ban went into effect on Monday. CAIR Minnesota says it will offer “Know Your Rights” presentations to members of the local Somali Muslim community who have questions about the ban.

Mark Cuban calls out Minnesota bill on prescription drug pricing

Billionaire businessman and "Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban called out legislation being considered in Minnesota to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies accused by the FTC of inflating the prices of prescription drugs.