Lawmakers get into hallway shouting match over gun violence as Democrat calls Republicans 'cowards'
Rep. Jamaal Bowman was shouting in front of a throng of reporters before Rep. Thomas Massie challenged him
Rep. Jamaal Bowman was shouting in front of a throng of reporters before Rep. Thomas Massie challenged him
Minnesota education: Pre-K, English learners focus of 'historic' new spending
With a state surplus budget predicted to be nearly $18 billion, lawmakers in Minnesota are aiming to further their continued investment in new pre-K programming and English-learner student aid for school districts.
With a state surplus budget predicted to be nearly $18 billion, lawmakers in Minnesota are aiming to further their continued investment in new pre-K programming and English-learner student aid for school districts.
TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Minnesota could ban Native American mascots for schools
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American mascots.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American mascots.
Minnesota could ban Native American mascots for schools
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American mascots.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American mascots.
Grey Cloud Island leaders worry about annexation by Cottage Grove
Homeowners on Grey Cloud Island are fighting to preserve their township?s long history, as a local mining company moves to annex 119.5 acres of its land in the township this spring.
Homeowners on Grey Cloud Island are fighting to preserve their township?s long history, as a local mining company moves to annex 119.5 acres of its land in the township this spring.
Minnesota could ban Native American mascots for schools
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American mascots. Supporters for the bill argued Wednesday for it to be included in the state's omnibus bill. If passed, it would restrict school districts from using "names, symbols, or images that depicts or refers to an American Indian Tribe, individual, custom, or tradition to be used as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead, or team name of the district or school within the district."
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American mascots. Supporters for the bill argued Wednesday for it to be included in the state's omnibus bill. If passed, it would restrict school districts from using "names, symbols, or images that depicts or refers to an American Indian Tribe, individual, custom, or tradition to be used as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead, or team name of the district or school within the district."
President Biden plans visit to Minnesota next week
White House officials announced Wednesday that President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota next week to tout his economic agenda.
White House officials announced Wednesday that President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota next week to tout his economic agenda.
Rosa Parks Center could provide ‘conflict resolution, leadership’ at Minneapolis location
Seven service components would be the focus of the youth center: Self-actualization, mediation and reconciliation, economic development, education, recreation/creative expression, holistic health wellness, and leadership.
Seven service components would be the focus of the youth center: Self-actualization, mediation and reconciliation, economic development, education, recreation/creative expression, holistic health wellness, and leadership.
Former first responders worry bill to reform disability benefits could jeopardize livelihoods
A new proposal before the Minnesota Legislature would, in part, require a first responder claiming PTSD to undergo at least 24 weeks of treatment before seeking disability benefits.
A new proposal before the Minnesota Legislature would, in part, require a first responder claiming PTSD to undergo at least 24 weeks of treatment before seeking disability benefits.
Man charged with firebombing Wisconsin anti-abortion office
After nearly a year of searching, investigators used DNA pulled from a half-eaten burrito to capture the man they believe firebombed a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group's office.
After nearly a year of searching, investigators used DNA pulled from a half-eaten burrito to capture the man they believe firebombed a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group's office.
Minnesota lawmakers propose bill to tackle organized retail crime
Lawmakers and retail groups joined together at the Minnesota State Capitol on Monday to push for the passage of bills to take on organized retail theft.
Lawmakers and retail groups joined together at the Minnesota State Capitol on Monday to push for the passage of bills to take on organized retail theft.
20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
South Carolina's top accountant to resign after $3.5 billion error
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
Iowa governor signs gender-affirming care ban, bathroom law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Twin Cities leaders make push for large sporting events but recognize industry is competitive
Minneapolis business leaders say the city has great venues, restaurants and hotels. But it's not enough to tell people that: They have to show them.
Minneapolis business leaders say the city has great venues, restaurants and hotels. But it's not enough to tell people that: They have to show them.
‘Trans Refuge’ bill closer to becoming law despite concerns of lacking protection safeguards
Lawmakers in Minnesota are working to ensure transgender youth have a safe space when seeking gender-affirming healthcare, moving a new "Trans Refuge" bill closer to law.
Lawmakers in Minnesota are working to ensure transgender youth have a safe space when seeking gender-affirming healthcare, moving a new "Trans Refuge" bill closer to law.
Minnesota PFAS: $45 million requested in Walz budget to combat ‘forever chemicals’
Gov. Walz's One Minnesota budget request includes a $45.57 million investment in the state’s capacity to prevent, manage, and clean up PFAS pollution.
Gov. Walz's One Minnesota budget request includes a $45.57 million investment in the state’s capacity to prevent, manage, and clean up PFAS pollution.
Wisconsin Legislature allows conversion therapy for patients
Republicans used a procedural move to freeze any future attempts through 2024 to ban conversion therapy.
Republicans used a procedural move to freeze any future attempts through 2024 to ban conversion therapy.