Gov. Walz vetoes rideshare minimum wage bill
Governor Tim Walz issued his first-ever veto to squash a bill that would've set minimum wages for Uber and Lyft drivers. His decision was partly because the bill could've had an unintended impact on people with disabilities.
Governor Tim Walz issued his first-ever veto to squash a bill that would've set minimum wages for Uber and Lyft drivers. His decision was partly because the bill could've had an unintended impact on people with disabilities.
Friends to foes: How Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis’ relationship crumbled through the years
The once-friendly relationship began to break down as Donald Trump viewed the Florida governor as a threat to his chances of returning to the White House.
The once-friendly relationship began to break down as Donald Trump viewed the Florida governor as a threat to his chances of returning to the White House.
Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
Lawmakers look to loosen child labor laws, even in bars and on school nights
In Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are backing a proposal to allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in bars and restaurants.
In Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are backing a proposal to allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in bars and restaurants.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old girl to face discipline hearing
The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
Kevin McCarthy's Republicans push debt ceiling talks to brink, lawmakers leaving town for weekend
Legislators are just days out from a possible devastating debt default if Congress fails to act to raise the borrowing limit. The fallout could hurl the global economy into chaos.
Legislators are just days out from a possible devastating debt default if Congress fails to act to raise the borrowing limit. The fallout could hurl the global economy into chaos.
Passenger train from Minneapolis to Duluth on track to becoming reality
It's full steam ahead for the Northern Lights Express rail project connecting the Twin Cities to the Twin Ports.
It's full steam ahead for the Northern Lights Express rail project connecting the Twin Cities to the Twin Ports.
‘Are you okay?’ Pandemic, politics, and unrest have taken toll
Three long years later, the pandemic nearly over, another election quickly approaching, we wanted to ask a simple question: Are you okay? The answer for many is fraught and complicated.
Three long years later, the pandemic nearly over, another election quickly approaching, we wanted to ask a simple question: Are you okay? The answer for many is fraught and complicated.
Battle over Summit Ave bike lane proposal
The St. Paul City Council held a public meeting Wednesday evening for residents to speak on the proposed Summit Avenue reconstruction plan, including a controversial raised bike lane on the historic street, before voting on it.
The St. Paul City Council held a public meeting Wednesday evening for residents to speak on the proposed Summit Avenue reconstruction plan, including a controversial raised bike lane on the historic street, before voting on it.
'Are you ok?' Toll of COVID, politics, unrest
Three long years later, the pandemic nearly over, another election quickly approaching, we wanted to ask a simple question: Are you okay? The answer for many is fraught and complicated.
Three long years later, the pandemic nearly over, another election quickly approaching, we wanted to ask a simple question: Are you okay? The answer for many is fraught and complicated.
Debt ceiling talks stuck, sides 'far apart' as June 1 deadline nears
A defiant House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the debt ceiling standoff is “not my fault" after he sent Republican negotiators to the White House to finish out debt limit talks.
A defiant House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the debt ceiling standoff is “not my fault" after he sent Republican negotiators to the White House to finish out debt limit talks.
'Transformational' session: Budgets signed, cannabis skepticism explained
Governor Tim Walz signed off on a record-breaking budget for Minnesota Wednesday and celebrated the agenda passed by his Democratic allies in the legislature.
Governor Tim Walz signed off on a record-breaking budget for Minnesota Wednesday and celebrated the agenda passed by his Democratic allies in the legislature.
Key takeaways for MN 2023 legislative session
Governor Tim Walz signed off on a record-breaking budget for Minnesota Wednesday and celebrated the agenda passed by his Democratic allies in the legislature. Here are the key takeaways from the 2023 legislative session.
Governor Tim Walz signed off on a record-breaking budget for Minnesota Wednesday and celebrated the agenda passed by his Democratic allies in the legislature. Here are the key takeaways from the 2023 legislative session.
Minnesota tax rebate: Where is my check, and am I eligible?
Tax rebates are coming, here's how to find out if you're getting one.
Tax rebates are coming, here's how to find out if you're getting one.
Poem written for Biden's inauguration banned by Florida school
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
"I'm gutted," the former Youth Poet Laureate said. "Robbing children of the chance to find their voices in literature is a violation of their right to free thought and free speech."
Who would be hit the hardest by a US debt default?
Social Security benefits, veteran payments are more are on the line in the ongoing debt-ceiling debacle.
Social Security benefits, veteran payments are more are on the line in the ongoing debt-ceiling debacle.
'Idaho Stop' and new rules for bicyclists in Minnesota
The Minnesota Legislature has passed the Bill Dooley Bicycle Safety Act, which will in part allow bikers to yield at stop signs - no longer requiring a complete stop.
The Minnesota Legislature has passed the Bill Dooley Bicycle Safety Act, which will in part allow bikers to yield at stop signs - no longer requiring a complete stop.
Minnesota legislative session accomplishments has residents seeing green
The House and Senate adjourned Monday night after more than four months in session, with several key accomplishments to tout to Minnesotans.
The House and Senate adjourned Monday night after more than four months in session, with several key accomplishments to tout to Minnesotans.
Nebraska woman pleads guilty to burning and concealing fetus after taking medication to end pregnancy
A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to burning and concealing a fetus after she took medication to end her pregnancy when she was more than 20 weeks along.
A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to burning and concealing a fetus after she took medication to end her pregnancy when she was more than 20 weeks along.
Skol! Minnesota sports license plate designs will soon be available for fans
Fans of Minnesota professional sports teams will soon be able to show off their fandom with an official license plate.
Fans of Minnesota professional sports teams will soon be able to show off their fandom with an official license plate.