Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for US Senate
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced on Thursday she is running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced on Thursday she is running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election.
MN state senator looks to remove Algebra II requirement in high schools
High school students would no longer need Algebra II to graduate if this proposed bill is passed.
High school students would no longer need Algebra II to graduate if this proposed bill is passed.
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President Trump speaks at FII Summit [RAW]
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at the FII Priority Summit in Miami Beach, Florida on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at the FII Priority Summit in Miami Beach, Florida on Wednesday.
Minnesota schools weigh DEI demands from Trump administration
From preschools to universities, Minnesota schools are caught in a classroom conundrum over diversity, equity, and inclusion.
From preschools to universities, Minnesota schools are caught in a classroom conundrum over diversity, equity, and inclusion.
‘Nudification’ fines in Minnesota eyed by lawmakers over privacy invasion
A new bill before Minnesota lawmakers would target “nudification" technology in the state, imposing fines of at least $500,000 for those who use it.
A new bill before Minnesota lawmakers would target “nudification" technology in the state, imposing fines of at least $500,000 for those who use it.
What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Minnesota could become 2nd state to ban nitrous oxide canister sales
Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.
Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
EV fees double, hybrid fees increase in MN under new bill proposal
Fees imposed on all-electric vehicle owners would double, and a new fee would be added for hybrid and all-electric motorcycles under a new bill before Minnesota lawmakers.
Fees imposed on all-electric vehicle owners would double, and a new fee would be added for hybrid and all-electric motorcycles under a new bill before Minnesota lawmakers.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Rep. Angie Craig says she's considering U.S. Senate run
Rep. Angie Craig says she's mulling a U.S. Senate bid after Tina Smith announced last week she wouldn't seek re-election.
Rep. Angie Craig says she's mulling a U.S. Senate bid after Tina Smith announced last week she wouldn't seek re-election.
Wide-ranging opposition meets new MN Care priority for GOP lawmakers
A top priority for Minnesota Republicans this year is to push undocumented immigrants out of the state health insurance system.
A top priority for Minnesota Republicans this year is to push undocumented immigrants out of the state health insurance system.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Trump at Daytona 500: Return visit to Great American Race marks second time as president
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
President Donald Trump is attending the Daytona 500 on Sunday, marking his second appearance at NASCAR’s most prestigious race as president.
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Poll: Increasing number of Democrats say party should become more moderate
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
Valentine’s for immigrants: Know your rights during raids
Some Minnesota farmers and business owners are sending Valentine’s Day cards showing more than just love to members of the immigrant community on this holiday.
Some Minnesota farmers and business owners are sending Valentine’s Day cards showing more than just love to members of the immigrant community on this holiday.