Trump signs executive order against paper straws after saying they ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.
MN lawmakers consider school cell phone ban
School cell phone restrictions could become even tighter under a new bill with bipartisan support. This year, schools had to adopt a policy. That could turn into a total ban by 2026, at least at most schools.
School cell phone restrictions could become even tighter under a new bill with bipartisan support. This year, schools had to adopt a policy. That could turn into a total ban by 2026, at least at most schools.
DFL Sen. Mitchell faces new charge in alleged burglary
Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) has been given an additional charge for the burglary of her stepmother's home with the goal of getting items that belonged to her late father.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) has been given an additional charge for the burglary of her stepmother's home with the goal of getting items that belonged to her late father.
GOP lawsuit against Secretary Simon dismissed as ‘moot’ after agreement
A lawsuit filed by Minnesota's GOP lawmakers has been dismissed as ‘moot’ by the Minnesota Supreme Court following a power-sharing agreement reached with the DFL members last week.
A lawsuit filed by Minnesota's GOP lawmakers has been dismissed as ‘moot’ by the Minnesota Supreme Court following a power-sharing agreement reached with the DFL members last week.
MN lawmakers consider statewide ban on cell phones in schools
The Minnesota Senate will discuss a bill on Monday that, if passed, would ban cell phones for students in elementary and middle schools and in classrooms for high school students.
The Minnesota Senate will discuss a bill on Monday that, if passed, would ban cell phones for students in elementary and middle schools and in classrooms for high school students.
Trump and USAID: Impacts of freeze on foreign aid
President Donald Trump's freeze on USAID is causing confusion among foreign aid workers. Here's the latest.
President Donald Trump's freeze on USAID is causing confusion among foreign aid workers. Here's the latest.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is Musk's next target
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
Members of Elon Musk’s team have reportedly descended upon the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the latest target of Musk and President Donald Trump.
FCC publishes CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview, transcript
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
MN won’t follow trans athlete ban unless GOP bills pass this session
Minnesota youth sports leaders won't be changing their approach based on a Trump administration policy banning transgender athletes in women’s sports, unless bills proposed by state Republican lawmakers pass this session.
Minnesota youth sports leaders won't be changing their approach based on a Trump administration policy banning transgender athletes in women’s sports, unless bills proposed by state Republican lawmakers pass this session.
Federal worker buyout deadline: What we know about the deferred resignation program
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Judge blocks DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is led by Elon Musk.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is led by Elon Musk.
MN House in order: Power sharing launches legislature
Minnesota has a functional House. Republicans and Democrats reached a power sharing deal Wednesday night and they officially met Thursday afternoon for the first time this year.
Minnesota has a functional House. Republicans and Democrats reached a power sharing deal Wednesday night and they officially met Thursday afternoon for the first time this year.
Deal in Minnesota House ends stalemate
The Minnesota House met for the first time officially Thursday as the DFL and Republicans reach a power sharing agreement. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
The Minnesota House met for the first time officially Thursday as the DFL and Republicans reach a power sharing agreement. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
MSHSL will follow MN law on transgender athletes in sports, not Pres. Trump's order
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) that transgender student-athletes' eligibility to participate in sports is determined by state law, not President Donald Trump's recent Executive Order banning transgender athletes from women's or girl's sports.
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) that transgender student-athletes' eligibility to participate in sports is determined by state law, not President Donald Trump's recent Executive Order banning transgender athletes from women's or girl's sports.
Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
Rep. Demuth sworn-in as 1st Black MN House Speaker
Rep. Lisa Demuth, representing Cold Spring, has been sworn-in as both the first Republican woman and person of color to be the speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Rep. Lisa Demuth, representing Cold Spring, has been sworn-in as both the first Republican woman and person of color to be the speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Rep. Demuth elected as first Black woman to serve as MN House Speaker
The deal to end the weeks-long legislative standoff made history when Rep. Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) became the first person of color to be elected as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives on Thursday.
The deal to end the weeks-long legislative standoff made history when Rep. Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) became the first person of color to be elected as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives on Thursday.
MN House lawmakers reach power-sharing agreement to end standoff
Minnesota House lawmakers have reached an agreement to break the three-plus week standoff that stalled progress at the state legislature. Here's the details.
Minnesota House lawmakers have reached an agreement to break the three-plus week standoff that stalled progress at the state legislature. Here's the details.
DFL, GOP reach deal to end MN House standoff
The standoff at the Minnesota House could soon be over as Democrats and Republicans have reached a power-sharing agreement. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.
The standoff at the Minnesota House could soon be over as Democrats and Republicans have reached a power-sharing agreement. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.