St. Paul budget, property tax increases approved by City Council
St. Paul city officials have approved a budget for 2024 that includes increases to both property and sales taxes for its residents.
St. Paul city officials have approved a budget for 2024 that includes increases to both property and sales taxes for its residents.
Trump calls on his supporters to 'guard the vote' but what does that mean?
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase that set off alarm bells among pro-democracy advocates who say it signals permission to his followers to take extreme measures.
Minnesota budget surplus forecast at $2.4 billion heading into 2024
Minnesota’s projected budget remains at a surplus of more than $2 billion.
Minnesota’s projected budget remains at a surplus of more than $2 billion.
Minneapolis City Council adopts 2024 budget
In a vote Tuesday evening, the Minneapolis City Council adopted the city's 2024 budget.
In a vote Tuesday evening, the Minneapolis City Council adopted the city's 2024 budget.
Biden tells donors he's not sure he would be running for reelection if Trump wasn't: 'We cannot let him win'
President Joe Biden has told campaign donors that he isn’t sure he’d be running for reelection if Donald Trump wasn’t also in the race.
President Joe Biden has told campaign donors that he isn’t sure he’d be running for reelection if Donald Trump wasn’t also in the race.
Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
North Carolina Rep. McHenry, key in House speaker deadlock, won't run in 2024
McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.
McHenry, who was first elected to the House in 2004 at age 29, unveiled his surprise decision as candidate filing started this week in North Carolina.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday after a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday after a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage.
Minneapolis City Council narrows 'historic investments' in 2024 budget
The Minneapolis City Council continues deliberations on its 2024 city budget, setting its sights on historic investments in community safety, climate change and housing.
The Minneapolis City Council continues deliberations on its 2024 city budget, setting its sights on historic investments in community safety, climate change and housing.
George Santos expelled from the House: How Minnesota representatives voted
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York. He is the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be expelled.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York. He is the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be expelled.
Congress expels Rep. George Santos
Congress voted Friday to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos. The vote to expel was 311-114.
Congress voted Friday to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos. The vote to expel was 311-114.
Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."
Jewish lawmaker faces criticism from Minnesota DFL over comments on Palestine
Minnesota State Senator Ron Latz is facing criticism over remarks he made about Palestinian youth during a news conference this week. In his own statement, Senator Latz fired back, accusing his critics of taking his remarks out of context.
Minnesota State Senator Ron Latz is facing criticism over remarks he made about Palestinian youth during a news conference this week. In his own statement, Senator Latz fired back, accusing his critics of taking his remarks out of context.
Minneapolis council members won't see a pay raise in 2024
After an analysis found Minneapolis city council members are overpaid compared to their peers in similar-sized cities, the council voted Thursday to skip taking a pay raise for the next two years.
After an analysis found Minneapolis city council members are overpaid compared to their peers in similar-sized cities, the council voted Thursday to skip taking a pay raise for the next two years.
Henry Kissinger, political scientist and former secretary of state, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100.
Former Minnesota DFL chair Mary Monahan laid to rest
On Wednesday, family and friends gathered to remember Mary Monahan, a former DFL chairwoman in the 1980s, known for her dedication to Minnesota and its people. Monahan passed away earlier this month.
On Wednesday, family and friends gathered to remember Mary Monahan, a former DFL chairwoman in the 1980s, known for her dedication to Minnesota and its people. Monahan passed away earlier this month.
Hunter Biden offers to testify before Congress publicly in response to GOP subpoena
Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.
Hunter Biden has offered to testify as Republicans pursue an impeachment inquiry into his father that has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating President Joe Biden in any wrongdoing.
Farmington school board meeting focuses on LGBTQ sign removal
School board members say the removal of the sign was an administrative decision made without their input.
School board members say the removal of the sign was an administrative decision made without their input.
Mpls community meeting discusses pollution
A community meeting was held in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday to discuss pollution coming from a Smith Foundry building that?s in violation of the Clean Air Act.
A community meeting was held in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday to discuss pollution coming from a Smith Foundry building that?s in violation of the Clean Air Act.
Farmington LGBTQ 'safe space' sign debated
Community members in Farmington are speaking out over the removal of a sign designating an LGBTQ-friendly space in its high school.
Community members in Farmington are speaking out over the removal of a sign designating an LGBTQ-friendly space in its high school.