Here's what's in the GOP budget bill that would keep government funded through September
Republicans released a detailed spending bill ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on March 14.
Republicans released a detailed spending bill ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on March 14.
Frustrated and confused: How George Floyd Square has sparked a city council vs. mayor debate
What’s new with George Floyd Square? Nothing has changed and that is the story.
What’s new with George Floyd Square? Nothing has changed and that is the story.
Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.
Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Some Minnesotans, lawmakers want an end to daylight saving time
As clocks shift an hour forward on Sunday, some lawmakers are questioning the need to adhere to daylight saving time.
As clocks shift an hour forward on Sunday, some lawmakers are questioning the need to adhere to daylight saving time.
Time's up for daylight saving time?
Clocks sprung forward early Sunday morning, so daylight now lasts longer. But, some lawmakers are wanting to get rid of daylight saving time. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.
Clocks sprung forward early Sunday morning, so daylight now lasts longer. But, some lawmakers are wanting to get rid of daylight saving time. FOX 9's Babs Santos has more.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Wakesurfing ban considered for Mississippi River Recreation Area
Riverside residents are hoping to ban wake surfing in a specific section of the Mississippi River.
Riverside residents are hoping to ban wake surfing in a specific section of the Mississippi River.
Proposal to ban wakesurfing on part of Mississippi
Some riverside residents and lawmakers are looking to ban wakesurfing on a 6-mile stretch of the Mississippi River.
Some riverside residents and lawmakers are looking to ban wakesurfing on a 6-mile stretch of the Mississippi River.
Trump establishes FIFA White House Task Force
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday establishing the White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday establishing the White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Trump asked about pardoning Derek Chauvin
President Donald Trump's allies have called for him to pardon Derek Chauvin, who was convicted in George Floyd's murder of federal and state charges. Trump on Friday when asked if he would pardon him said, "No, I haven't even heard about it. I haven't heard it."
President Donald Trump's allies have called for him to pardon Derek Chauvin, who was convicted in George Floyd's murder of federal and state charges. Trump on Friday when asked if he would pardon him said, "No, I haven't even heard about it. I haven't heard it."
Trump pauses certain Canada, Mexico tariffs
Just three days after the tariffs against Mexico and Canada went into effect, President Trump has temporarily paused some tariffs until April 2. FOX 9?s Chenue Her has more on the story.
Just three days after the tariffs against Mexico and Canada went into effect, President Trump has temporarily paused some tariffs until April 2. FOX 9?s Chenue Her has more on the story.
Blame game escalates as Minnesota’s budget forecast worsens
Minnesota has a couple of years to go before a big budget mess that’s inevitable without some big changes.
Minnesota has a couple of years to go before a big budget mess that’s inevitable without some big changes.
Jaywalking tickets in Minnesota would be limited under new bill proposal
The proposal says a person could only be issued a citation while crossing a roadway if they are stopped for an unrelated violation – even if the person enters a crosswalk during a flashing or steady display of a "Don’t Walk" signal.
The proposal says a person could only be issued a citation while crossing a roadway if they are stopped for an unrelated violation – even if the person enters a crosswalk during a flashing or steady display of a "Don’t Walk" signal.
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Trump signs Executive Order regarding tariffs [RAW]
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that will pause tariffs on USMCA-compliant imports.
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that will pause tariffs on USMCA-compliant imports.
Latest on Trump's tariffs against Mexico and Canada
President Donald Trump is lifting the tariffs on Mexico for four weeks, while Canada warns of a trade war. FOX 9's Amy Hockert breaks it down.
President Donald Trump is lifting the tariffs on Mexico for four weeks, while Canada warns of a trade war. FOX 9's Amy Hockert breaks it down.
MN bill that would remove 'duty to retreat' requirement from law fails House vote
Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted down a bill that would have removed the duty to retreat from the state's self-defense laws, but it failed on the House floor.
Minnesota lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted down a bill that would have removed the duty to retreat from the state's self-defense laws, but it failed on the House floor.
Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
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MN Republicans respond to budget forecast, criticize DFLers [RAW]
Minnesota Republicans said Democrats went on an 'irresponsible spending spree' and that's why the budget surplus as fallen. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota?s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state?s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million ? $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.
Minnesota Republicans said Democrats went on an 'irresponsible spending spree' and that's why the budget surplus as fallen. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota?s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state?s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million ? $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.
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MN Democrats respond to budget forecast [RAW]
Minnesota Democrats from the House and Senate held a press conference on the budget, saying they know how to balance a budget and plan for what's coming for the people of Minnesota. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota?s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state?s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million ? $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.
Minnesota Democrats from the House and Senate held a press conference on the budget, saying they know how to balance a budget and plan for what's coming for the people of Minnesota. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota?s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state?s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million ? $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.