Elon Musk's DOGE setting its sights on the penny

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is eyeing ways to slash government spending. One of its first targets could be the penny.

MN Supreme Court resolution could settle Minnesota House power struggle

The power struggle that’s jammed the Minnesota House of Representatives since Day 1 at the Capitol may be resolved soon by the Minnesota Supreme Court.

What is life like for presidents after office? Here’s how they’ve spent their years

Discover how former U.S. presidents have spent their years after leaving the White House, from founding universities to leading humanitarian efforts and finding new personal passions.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's order on birthright citizenship

Less than three days after it was signed, President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship has run into its first legal roadblock. A judge called it "blatantly unconstitutional."

Gov. Walz unveils $887 million infrastructure plan at Rapidan Dam

Governor Tim Walz unveiled his proposed 2025 infrastructure plan on Thursday that includes $887 million for projects that “protect Minnesota’s drinking water, keep communities safe, and support housing development."

MN Supreme Court to hear arguments on House power
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The Minnesota Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday afternoon about the House power struggle, as justices need to decide the number of representative required for a quorum. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on the story.

MN Supreme Court holds quorum hearing over House control, dueling lawsuits

Minnesota’s highest court will hear arguments on the power struggle in the Minnesota House on Thursday. A big piece of all of this is what number determines quorum for the chamber to conduct business.

MN House power struggle goes to court
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Minnesota?s highest court will hear arguments on the power struggle in the Minnesota House on Thursday. A big piece of all of this is what number determines quorum for the chamber to conduct business.

Charging officers for off-duty work
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A proposed ordinance before the Minneapolis City Council would allow the city to charge fees to Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers who conduct off-duty police work, while using city-issued weapons, vehicles and uniforms.

READ Act millions didn’t close education funding gap, administrators say

Major money went to Minnesota schools over the last two years, but Minnesota's school leaders say the $110 million in READ Act funding hasn't closed their budget gaps.

March for Life rally gathers at MN Capitol on Roe v. Wade anniversary

Activists rallied behind the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) organization gathered on the steps of the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday for a March for Life – speaking against perceived pro-abortion policies.

Biden’s letter to Trump revealed: ‘May God bless you and guide you’

Biden was the first president to find himself in the unique position of writing a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left him a note four years earlier.

MN AG Ellison joins lawsuit over Trump birthright citizenship order

President Trump signed nearly 100 executive orders on Inauguration Day, including one that ends birthright citizenship for some children. Minnesota's Attorney General has now joined a lawsuit to sue him over it.

Stark difference in MN politics: Dysfunctional House vs. efficient Senate

The power struggle in the House of Representatives has produced a stark difference in levels of efficiency in Minnesota’s two legislative bodies.

President Trump's border crackdown
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Signing nearly a dozen executive orders, President Donald Trump is working to crack down on the southern border.

President Trump signs executive orders
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President Donald Trump started his administration with a batch of executive orders related to immigration and gender.

Minnesota Republicans fire back at DFL petitions over House control

Less than a week after Minnesota Democrats filed a lawsuit asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to declare the state’s Republicans acted in an unlawful manner when members of the House of Representatives declared a quorum and seated positions of power, GOP leaders have filed their own in return.

New MLK documentary tells story of icon’s 1961 visit to Mankato

On Nov. 21, 1961, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. flew to Mankato to spread his vision of freedom, justice and equality for all across the U.S., and the trip is the focus of a new documentary.

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state

Marco Rubio has been confirmed as secretary of state in a unanimous Senate vote, becoming the first Latino to hold the position.

Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE; expected to run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.