Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral, White House says
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
David Durenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.
'Drivers Licenses for All' bill passes Minnesota House
The Minnesota House has approved the "Drivers Licenses for All" bill that would allow people without proper documentation to get a driver's license in Minnesota.
The Minnesota House has approved the "Drivers Licenses for All" bill that would allow people without proper documentation to get a driver's license in Minnesota.
'Drivers Licenses for All' bill passes Minnesota House
The Minnesota House has approved the "Drivers Licenses for All" bill that would allow people without proper documentation to get a driver's license in Minnesota.
The Minnesota House has approved the "Drivers Licenses for All" bill that would allow people without proper documentation to get a driver's license in Minnesota.
Fairview-Sanford merger: CEOs rebuff calls for delay from AG, U of M, lawmakers
The leaders of Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health said Monday that they want to close their proposed merger by the end of March despite opposition and concern at the state Capitol
The leaders of Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health said Monday that they want to close their proposed merger by the end of March despite opposition and concern at the state Capitol
Tyre Nichols' death: Police reform advocates push for change in Minnesota
In the wake of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers, advocates are renewing calls for the Minnesota Legislature to pass police reform bills.
In the wake of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers, advocates are renewing calls for the Minnesota Legislature to pass police reform bills.
Minnesota Senate votes to guarantee abortion rights
The Senate debated for 15 hours on the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act and wrapped up around 3 a.m. on Saturday before senators voted 34-33 to pass the bill. Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign it next week.
The Senate debated for 15 hours on the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act and wrapped up around 3 a.m. on Saturday before senators voted 34-33 to pass the bill. Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign it next week.
Minnesota Senate approves abortion rights bill
The Minnesota Senate voted 34-33 to pass the reproductive rights bill early Saturday morning. The bill will now be sent to Gov. Tim Walz to be signed into law.
The Minnesota Senate voted 34-33 to pass the reproductive rights bill early Saturday morning. The bill will now be sent to Gov. Tim Walz to be signed into law.
Mike Pence says 'mistakes were made' in handling of classified documents
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.
Minnesota Senate nears vote to put abortion protections in law
The Minnesota Senate was nearing a vote Friday to guarantee abortion access in state law, a move aimed at making it harder for a court to roll back Minnesota's abortion protections. The Senate started its debate Friday morning as the biggest crowds of the session gathered in the Capitol rotunda. State troopers prevented hundreds of people on both sides of the abortion bill from getting close to the Senate chamber, and lines formed for fewer than 100 seats in the Senate gallery.
The Minnesota Senate was nearing a vote Friday to guarantee abortion access in state law, a move aimed at making it harder for a court to roll back Minnesota's abortion protections. The Senate started its debate Friday morning as the biggest crowds of the session gathered in the Capitol rotunda. State troopers prevented hundreds of people on both sides of the abortion bill from getting close to the Senate chamber, and lines formed for fewer than 100 seats in the Senate gallery.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Abortion in Minnesota: Senate nears vote to put abortion protections in law
The Minnesota Senate was nearing a vote Friday to guarantee abortion access in state law, a move aimed at making it harder for a court to roll back Minnesota's abortion protections.
The Minnesota Senate was nearing a vote Friday to guarantee abortion access in state law, a move aimed at making it harder for a court to roll back Minnesota's abortion protections.
Calculator: See how Walz tax credits, rebates, and tax increases would impact you
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing rebate checks and an expansion of two tax credits for families with young children that he considers the biggest tax cut in state history. Use this calculator to see how much you'd receive. Then, read below for more details about the other ways that Walz's budget plan could impact your personal budget if lawmakers pass it.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing rebate checks and an expansion of two tax credits for families with young children that he considers the biggest tax cut in state history. Use this calculator to see how much you'd receive. Then, read below for more details about the other ways that Walz's budget plan could impact your personal budget if lawmakers pass it.
Gov. Tim Walz proposes $3.3B infrastructure plan
Governor Tim Walz proposed a $3.3 billion public infrastructure plan for construction projects needed across the state.
Governor Tim Walz proposed a $3.3 billion public infrastructure plan for construction projects needed across the state.
Former U.S. leaders asked to recheck for classified docs
The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.
The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.
New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since 1997
The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.
The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.
U.S. Bank Stadium would be debt-free this year under Walz budget
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing to sweep the U.S. Bank Stadium reserve fund to pay off the building's debt this year, a move he says would save taxpayers $226 million in interest payments.
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing to sweep the U.S. Bank Stadium reserve fund to pay off the building's debt this year, a move he says would save taxpayers $226 million in interest payments.
McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if Ethics Committee determines he broke the law
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.
Walz restructures rebate checks, says millions of Minnesotans would benefit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz restructured his signature rebate check proposal Tuesday, making the direct payments more lucrative for some while cutting out hundreds of thousands of households by dropping income limits.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz restructured his signature rebate check proposal Tuesday, making the direct payments more lucrative for some while cutting out hundreds of thousands of households by dropping income limits.