MN lawmakers want to block book bans
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Legislation up for consideration in Minnesota aims at blocking book bans in the state.

Hunter Biden trial on federal gun charges tentatively set for June 3

Hunter Biden could face trial in Delaware on federal firearms charges as soon as June, in the midst of his father's reelection campaign.

Bill could give Minnesota cold cases a fresh look
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Minnesota cold case murders could warm up soon if the family members of victims want a fresh look.

TikTok ban: How Minnesota's Congressional delegation voted

Following a House of Representatives vote to ban TikTok citing concerns about privacy and the company's Chinese ownership structure being a threat to national security, Minnesota leaders are expressing their opinions on potential legislation.

Gun restrictions in government buildings could be decided locally under new bill

Whether a person can legally possess a firearm, ammunition or explosives in their local government building, or on government land, is the focus of a new bill before lawmakers. Supporters of the bill say it would prevent deaths, while opponents say it restricts rights.

MN lawmakers consider classroom egg hatching ban

Should students be able to hatch all types of eggs in their classrooms? At the state Capitol Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed a proposal that would prohibit waterfowl, including ducks, geese and swans, from being incubated in schools.

MN considers ban on school bird hatching
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Should students be able to hatch all types of eggs in their classrooms? At the state Capitol Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed a proposal that would prohibit waterfowl, including ducks, geese and swans, from being incubated in schools.

Minnesota township fights annexation attempt by City of Princeton

Two neighboring communities are at odds about an hour north of the Twin Cities. Baldwin Township and the City of Princeton are locked in a fight over boundary lines, and homeowners are concerned it could change their lives forever.

Biden, Trump both become parties’ presumptive nominees

President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.

Robert Hur testifies before Congress on Biden classified documents probe

Special Counsel Robert Hur appeared before the House Judiciary Committee to take hours of questions from Republicans and Democrats on his 345-page report.

SNAP expansion could cover medical expenses under MN proposal

SNAP benefits could be expanded throughout Minnesota to cover medical assessments under a new proposal being considered by lawmakers.

Warm winter disaster relief available to MN businesses

In an unprecedented move, several small businesses are now eligible for low interest loans from the Small Business Administration under a drought disaster due to the lack of snow this winter.

Katie Britt defends use of Bush-era sex-trafficking story in SOTU response

Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, who gave GOP response to Biden’s State of the Union address, gave a harrowing account of a young woman’s sexual abuse that happened several years before Biden took office.

VP Kamala Harris visiting Twin Cities this week

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a stop later this week in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota’s ‘Taylor Swift bill’ addresses ticket pricing, fees

Those who faced a Cruel Summer after losing out on tickets to Taylor Swift’s sold-out U.S. Bank performances in 2023, have looked at skyrocketing prices and the practice of reselling tickets on the secondary market, and are asking Minnesota lawmakers: Is It Over Now?

Congress passes $460 billion in spending bills, avoiding government shutdown

The Senate has approved a $460 billion package of spending bills in time to meet a midnight deadline for avoiding a shutdown of many key federal agencies.