Congress considers new rules for tech regulation of social media
Tech regulation is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill as concerns rise about China’s ownership of TikTok, and parents are more worried about what their kids are viewing online.
Tech regulation is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill as concerns rise about China’s ownership of TikTok, and parents are more worried about what their kids are viewing online.
Biden expected to nominate Air Force general as next Joint Chiefs chairman
Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., is expected to be the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman following Gen. Mark Milley's departure.
Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., is expected to be the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman following Gen. Mark Milley's departure.
Minnesota legislators push back on pull tab changes: 'Charities will be hurt'
A group of charity leaders, business owners, and Minnesota sports celebrities are hoping to stop a significant change in electronic pull tabs.
A group of charity leaders, business owners, and Minnesota sports celebrities are hoping to stop a significant change in electronic pull tabs.
Report: GOP billionaire paid tuition for child raised by Justice Clarence Thomas
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
Minnesota long-term care facilities turning away seniors at ‘alarming rates’
New data has painted a bleak picture of Minnesota’s long-term care landscape. Industry leaders said the situation is not getting better but instead continues to deteriorate.
New data has painted a bleak picture of Minnesota’s long-term care landscape. Industry leaders said the situation is not getting better but instead continues to deteriorate.
Cheaper, easier cell phone repair likely coming to Minnesota
Fixing your cell phone, laptop or any other digital device could get cheaper and easier under a proposed new "Right to Repair" law in Minnesota.
Fixing your cell phone, laptop or any other digital device could get cheaper and easier under a proposed new "Right to Repair" law in Minnesota.
Minnesota House approves paid family leave bill
House lawmakers have approved a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota.
House lawmakers have approved a state-run paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota.
Police mental health bill questioned
Legislation to improve mental health services for Minnesota's emergency responders continues to work its way through the Capitol. The House passing a bill supporters hope will provide front-line police, firefighters, and others more resources and keep them on the job if they suffer from post-traumatic stress.
Legislation to improve mental health services for Minnesota's emergency responders continues to work its way through the Capitol. The House passing a bill supporters hope will provide front-line police, firefighters, and others more resources and keep them on the job if they suffer from post-traumatic stress.
Court ruling keeps Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr out of House
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
AOC, Matt Gaetz unite to introduce lawmaker stock trading ban
Members of Congress and their families are frequently accused of illegal trading practices, allegedly using their knowledge of upcoming legislation to make informed decisions on the stock market.
Members of Congress and their families are frequently accused of illegal trading practices, allegedly using their knowledge of upcoming legislation to make informed decisions on the stock market.
Second Gentleman, Small Business Administrator coming to Minneapolis
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman are coming to Minneapolis on Wednesday to celebrate National Small Business Week.
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman are coming to Minneapolis on Wednesday to celebrate National Small Business Week.
Vote on paid family and medical leave bill Tuesday
A busy day at the State Capitol as lawmakers sprint to the finish, including a vote on the paid family and medical leave bill. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
A busy day at the State Capitol as lawmakers sprint to the finish, including a vote on the paid family and medical leave bill. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
No-knock warrant provision aired in conference committee
A few controversial proposals could trip up bills on the way to the finish line as the Minnesota legislature sprints to the end of this year’s session. One of them is a near-total ban on no-knock warrants that passed the House but not the Senate.
A few controversial proposals could trip up bills on the way to the finish line as the Minnesota legislature sprints to the end of this year’s session. One of them is a near-total ban on no-knock warrants that passed the House but not the Senate.
Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin
Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors Monday by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.
Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors Monday by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.
MN Sen. Bahr is shirtless during Zoom meeting
A Minnesota lawmaker was spotted briefly shirtless during a Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor Zoom meeting, which was streamed on YouTube, on Monday. At about the 6-minute, 43-second mark of the meeting, Sen. Calvin Bahr can be seen shirtless with a School House Rock "I'm Just a Bill" background behind him as he votes. He appears to be lying down. But then the camera quickly switches off to show just his name, Sen. Cal Bahr on a black screen. (This video is looped)
A Minnesota lawmaker was spotted briefly shirtless during a Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor Zoom meeting, which was streamed on YouTube, on Monday. At about the 6-minute, 43-second mark of the meeting, Sen. Calvin Bahr can be seen shirtless with a School House Rock "I'm Just a Bill" background behind him as he votes. He appears to be lying down. But then the camera quickly switches off to show just his name, Sen. Cal Bahr on a black screen. (This video is looped)
Minnesota lawmaker Sen. Bahr is shirtless during Zoom meeting: Video
A Minnesota lawmaker was spotted briefly shirtless during a Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor Zoom meeting, which was streamed on YouTube, on Monday.
A Minnesota lawmaker was spotted briefly shirtless during a Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor Zoom meeting, which was streamed on YouTube, on Monday.
Cannabis legalization brings the potential for health and safety issues in Minnesota
One of the big concerns expressed by Republican legislators Friday and throughout the cannabis debate is the lack of a breathalyzer for marijuana. But as recreational marijuana legalization spread through more than 20 states since 2009, a few companies have actually developed detection methods.
One of the big concerns expressed by Republican legislators Friday and throughout the cannabis debate is the lack of a breathalyzer for marijuana. But as recreational marijuana legalization spread through more than 20 states since 2009, a few companies have actually developed detection methods.
Digital Fair Repair Act to offer consumers, independent shops right to repair electronics
Hoping to increase consumer's and independent repair shop's ability to repair electronics, the Digital Fair Repair Act is close to becoming law in Minnesota.
Hoping to increase consumer's and independent repair shop's ability to repair electronics, the Digital Fair Repair Act is close to becoming law in Minnesota.
Hiawatha Golf Course designated in National Register of Historic Places
The National Park Service has announced the Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis will be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The National Park Service has announced the Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis will be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Approved tax bill increases credits for families, taxes on Minnesota’s wealthy
Lawmakers have approved a state tax bill that prioritizes one-time credits to Minnesotans and families, while increasing taxes on the wealthiest residents in the state.
Lawmakers have approved a state tax bill that prioritizes one-time credits to Minnesotans and families, while increasing taxes on the wealthiest residents in the state.