January 6th committee's subpoena of Trump may be futile
The committee investigating the January 6th riots voted on Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump. But, the subpoena may largely be a "symbolic" effort.
The committee investigating the January 6th riots voted on Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump. But, the subpoena may largely be a "symbolic" effort.
January 6 hearing: Video shows Pelosi and Schumer pleading with Pentagon to call National Guard
Videos released during the latest hearing on the January 6th riots show Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer begging the Pentagon to call in the National Guard to contain the riots.
Videos released during the latest hearing on the January 6th riots show Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer begging the Pentagon to call in the National Guard to contain the riots.
Craig and Kistner spar over economy, abortion in their only debate
The rematch between Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner has been one of the country's most expensive congressional races, but Thursday presented the only chance for voters to see the candidates debate one another.
The rematch between Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner has been one of the country's most expensive congressional races, but Thursday presented the only chance for voters to see the candidates debate one another.
Craig and Kistner spar over economy, abortion in their only debate
The rematch between Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner has been one of the country's most expensive congressional races, but Thursday presented the only chance for voters to see the candidates debate one another.
The rematch between Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner has been one of the country's most expensive congressional races, but Thursday presented the only chance for voters to see the candidates debate one another.
Fact Check: 'Lifelong Republican' in Craig ad voted recently for Democrats, doesn't live in new district
Endorsements from people in the opposing political party can be potent in campaigns.
Endorsements from people in the opposing political party can be potent in campaigns.
Fact Check: 'Lifelong Republican' in Craig ad voted recently for Democrats, doesn't live in new district
Endorsements from people in the opposing political party can be potent in campaigns. Just look at former President Donald Trump showering several longtime Democratic mayors on Minnesota's Iron Range with praise after they backed him in 2020. Or President Joe Biden, who won the endorsement of Republicans John Kasich and Carly Fiorina that same year.
Endorsements from people in the opposing political party can be potent in campaigns. Just look at former President Donald Trump showering several longtime Democratic mayors on Minnesota's Iron Range with praise after they backed him in 2020. Or President Joe Biden, who won the endorsement of Republicans John Kasich and Carly Fiorina that same year.
The outsiders: Minnesota's third parties fight for relevance, votes
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot.
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot.
The outsiders: Minnesota's third parties fight for relevance, votes
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot. That's the life of Minnesota's third parties. It's one reason why so few voters choose alternatives to the Republican and Democratic candidates, even if they're frustrated with political polarization.
They lack money, staff and fundraising networks. You won't see them in debates. Many are forced to collect signatures to get on the ballot. That's the life of Minnesota's third parties. It's one reason why so few voters choose alternatives to the Republican and Democratic candidates, even if they're frustrated with political polarization.
Man who claimed vandals targeted him for Trump flag pleads guilty to fraud
A Brooklyn Center man who claimed vandals spray painted "Biden 2020" on his garage and torched his camper due to a Trump 2020 flag has pleaded guilty to fraud for faking the incident.
A Brooklyn Center man who claimed vandals spray painted "Biden 2020" on his garage and torched his camper due to a Trump 2020 flag has pleaded guilty to fraud for faking the incident.
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Tulsi Gabbard announces departure from Democratic Party
Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement served as the inaugural episode of "The Tulsi Gabbard Show," a podcast the former congresswoman is now running.
Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement served as the inaugural episode of "The Tulsi Gabbard Show," a podcast the former congresswoman is now running.
Columbia Heights city councilmember asked to resign by council
The Columbia Heights city council voted unanimously to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs Monday evening, after Jacobs was accused of racial discrimination.
The Columbia Heights city council voted unanimously to censure fellow council member KT Jacobs Monday evening, after Jacobs was accused of racial discrimination.
Volunteer journalists fill gap after Eden Prairie local news paper shut down
After the Eden Prairie newspaper?s run of 46 years came to an end in 2020, a group of journalists decided something needed to be done to keep voters in the south-metro informed.
After the Eden Prairie newspaper?s run of 46 years came to an end in 2020, a group of journalists decided something needed to be done to keep voters in the south-metro informed.
Fact Check: Objection! Minnesota AG candidates overstate violent crime spike, prosecutor staffing
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
Fact Check: Objection! Minnesota AG candidates overstate violent crime spike, prosecutor staffing
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison's record is the focus of new television ads from his campaign and his rival, Republican Jim Schultz, and both overplay their hands as they seek to convince voters.
California Gov. Newsom's campaign puts up pro-abortion billboard in Austin
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
U.S. Bank Stadium is not a polling place, contrary to NFL's tweet
Despite a tweet from the NFL that shows the Minnesota Vikings' stadium is a polling place for Election Day this year, that is not the case.
Despite a tweet from the NFL that shows the Minnesota Vikings' stadium is a polling place for Election Day this year, that is not the case.
Homeless encampment set up at Minneapolis City Hall after clearings
After two large homeless encampments were cleared out by city workers in the past week-plus, advocates for the homeless set up a new encampment outside of Minneapolis City Hall.
After two large homeless encampments were cleared out by city workers in the past week-plus, advocates for the homeless set up a new encampment outside of Minneapolis City Hall.
Fact Check: Outside groups' claims against Secretary of State candidate mostly hit the mark
In the race for Minnesota secretary of state, much of the 2022 campaign is about 2020.
In the race for Minnesota secretary of state, much of the 2022 campaign is about 2020.
Fact Check: Outside groups' claims against Secretary of State candidate mostly hit the mark
In the race for Minnesota secretary of state, much of the 2022 campaign is about 2020. Like in several other states, Minnesota's contest pits a Democratic incumbent against a Republican challenger who questions the 2020 election results. Republican Kim Crockett criticizes DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon's actions, while Simon says Crockett promotes "the big lie" about the 2020 results.
In the race for Minnesota secretary of state, much of the 2022 campaign is about 2020. Like in several other states, Minnesota's contest pits a Democratic incumbent against a Republican challenger who questions the 2020 election results. Republican Kim Crockett criticizes DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon's actions, while Simon says Crockett promotes "the big lie" about the 2020 results.