Republican debate takeaways: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump

With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.

St. Paul council vote wipes away medical debt for thousands of residents

An estimated 43,000 people in St. Paul won't be weighed down by medical debt after the council passed its city budget Wednesday evening.

Gov. Walz on MN rebate checks being federally taxed: It's 'bull----'

Governor Tim Walz isn't happy that the federal government will tax Minnesotans who received rebate checks this year, calling it "bullsh--" during a Wednesday news conference.

Minnesota's budget surplus comes with warning
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Minnesota?s projected budget remains at a surplus of more than $2 billion, according to a forecast analysis provided by state officials on Wednesday.

St. Paul budget, property tax increases approved by City Council

St. Paul city officials have approved a budget for 2024 that includes increases to both property and sales taxes for its residents.

Trump calls on his supporters to 'guard the vote' but what does that mean?

Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.

Minneapolis City Council adopts 2024 budget

In a vote Tuesday evening, the Minneapolis City Council adopted the city's 2024 budget.

Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.

North Carolina Rep. McHenry, key in House speaker deadlock, won't run in 2024

McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday after a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage.

Minneapolis City Council narrows 'historic investments' in 2024 budget

The Minneapolis City Council continues deliberations on its 2024 city budget, setting its sights on historic investments in community safety, climate change and housing.

George Santos expelled from the House: How Minnesota representatives voted

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York. He is the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be expelled. 

Congress expels Rep. George Santos
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Congress voted Friday to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos. The vote to expel was 311-114.

Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."

Jewish lawmaker faces criticism from Minnesota DFL over comments on Palestine

Minnesota State Senator Ron Latz is facing criticism over remarks he made about Palestinian youth during a news conference this week. In his own statement, Senator Latz fired back, accusing his critics of taking his remarks out of context.

Minneapolis council members won't see a pay raise in 2024

After an analysis found Minneapolis city council members are overpaid compared to their peers in similar-sized cities, the council voted Thursday to skip taking a pay raise for the next two years.