Rep. Emmer could become the 'most powerful Minnesotan ever' in federal government
If chosen as Speaker of the House, Rep. Tom Emmer would become one of the most powerful Minnesotans ever in the federal government, political science professor David Schultz explains.
If chosen as Speaker of the House, Rep. Tom Emmer would become one of the most powerful Minnesotans ever in the federal government, political science professor David Schultz explains.
Rep. Tom Emmer up for House speaker
As Jim Jordan's bid fails for House speaker, Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer, the House GOP's Whip, is among those in the running for speaker.
As Jim Jordan's bid fails for House speaker, Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer, the House GOP's Whip, is among those in the running for speaker.
Meet Tom Emmer, the GOP majority whip running for House speaker
Emmer is endorsed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Emmer is endorsed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Catalytic converter thefts drop following new crackdown laws
After the Legislature passed a package of new laws this year, crime victims and law enforcement are encouraged by what appears to be a sharp decline in stolen catalytic converters from vehicles across Minnesota.
After the Legislature passed a package of new laws this year, crime victims and law enforcement are encouraged by what appears to be a sharp decline in stolen catalytic converters from vehicles across Minnesota.
Catalytic converter theft crackdown
A stolen catalytic converter can cost victims thousands of dollars and weeks of waiting, but after new state laws were enacted the criminal act appears to be dropping.
A stolen catalytic converter can cost victims thousands of dollars and weeks of waiting, but after new state laws were enacted the criminal act appears to be dropping.
Mille Lacs Co. judge interfering with felons’ right to vote: AG Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office has intervened in two cases where a Mille Lacs County judge prevented felons from voting.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office has intervened in two cases where a Mille Lacs County judge prevented felons from voting.
Rep. Tom Emmer making calls about run for House speaker
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer is making calls related to running for Speaker of the House of Representatives.
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer is making calls related to running for Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Jim Jordan dropped as House speaker nominee: House back to square one
In all, Rep. Jim Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues in Friday's vote, leaving him far from the majority needed.
In all, Rep. Jim Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues in Friday's vote, leaving him far from the majority needed.
Republicans face death threats over House speaker vote
“Bullying don't work," said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan's nomination.
“Bullying don't work," said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan's nomination.
Minnesota man helping people escape Israel-Hamas war
A Minnesota man who started an organization to help Ukrainian refugees is now turning his efforts to help people fleeing the war in the Middle East.
A Minnesota man who started an organization to help Ukrainian refugees is now turning his efforts to help people fleeing the war in the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas war: U.S. State Dept. warning
The United States State Department is issuing a warning as the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates.
The United States State Department is issuing a warning as the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates.
Jim Jordan says he's still running for House speaker, but what's the plan?
GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says he still plans "to go to the floor and get the votes" for House speaker despite two unsuccessful attempts. It's still unclear how he'll do it.
GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says he still plans "to go to the floor and get the votes" for House speaker despite two unsuccessful attempts. It's still unclear how he'll do it.
Judge Barnette approved as Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner
The Minneapolis City Council has voted to approve Hennepin County Judge Toddrick Barnette as its next Community Safety Commissioner to oversee the city’s police, fire, and emergency response departments.
The Minneapolis City Council has voted to approve Hennepin County Judge Toddrick Barnette as its next Community Safety Commissioner to oversee the city’s police, fire, and emergency response departments.
Israel-Hamas war: Biden to speak Thursday
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday will address the nation from the Oval Office. He's expected to discuss the growing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine. This comes as Biden faces some major challenges on Capitol Hill.
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday will address the nation from the Oval Office. He's expected to discuss the growing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine. This comes as Biden faces some major challenges on Capitol Hill.
Justice Barrett supports idea of nation's highest court adopting formal code of conduct
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says it would be a good idea for the nation’s highest court to adopt a formal code of conduct.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says it would be a good idea for the nation’s highest court to adopt a formal code of conduct.
Minnesota leaders to fight court ruling that restoring voting rights for felons was unconstitutional
A pro-Trump Minnesota judge declared a new state law restoring voting rights for convicted felons unconstitutional, drawing a sharp rebuke from Minnesota’s attorney general and secretary of state who said he overstepped his authority and urged residents to vote anyway.
A pro-Trump Minnesota judge declared a new state law restoring voting rights for convicted felons unconstitutional, drawing a sharp rebuke from Minnesota’s attorney general and secretary of state who said he overstepped his authority and urged residents to vote anyway.
Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Minneapolis renter's rights, lease agreements to be focus of ordinance change proposal
Following a new apartment project in Dinkytown not being ready in time for students, one Minneapolis City Council member says she plans to change city code that locks people into their apartment lease – even when the apartment isn’t ready.
Following a new apartment project in Dinkytown not being ready in time for students, one Minneapolis City Council member says she plans to change city code that locks people into their apartment lease – even when the apartment isn’t ready.
Edina votes to add officers at Southdale mall
On Tuesday, the Edina City Council approved a plan to create a police substation at the Southdale mall. City officials believe having additional officers will deter crime and increase safety, according to the memorandum of agreement.
On Tuesday, the Edina City Council approved a plan to create a police substation at the Southdale mall. City officials believe having additional officers will deter crime and increase safety, according to the memorandum of agreement.
MPD 3rd precinct discussions nearing end
More than three years after the 3rd precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) burned down during riots over the death of George Floyd, the clock continues to tick on a decision toward a replacement. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey would like a decision from the Minneapolis City Council sooner than later.
More than three years after the 3rd precinct for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) burned down during riots over the death of George Floyd, the clock continues to tick on a decision toward a replacement. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey would like a decision from the Minneapolis City Council sooner than later.