2022 primaries: Takeaways from election results Tuesday night
In one of the biggest days of this year's primary campaign season, voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier to restrict abortion rights in red-state Kansas.
In one of the biggest days of this year's primary campaign season, voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier to restrict abortion rights in red-state Kansas.
Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In southern Minnesota, a special election for Congress lurches to the finish
The strange circumstances in the race for southern Minnesota's congressional seat added another twist on Tuesday when the main Democratic candidate tested positive for COVID-19, leaving the Republican nominee to debate a GOP rival.
The strange circumstances in the race for southern Minnesota's congressional seat added another twist on Tuesday when the main Democratic candidate tested positive for COVID-19, leaving the Republican nominee to debate a GOP rival.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
Election 2022: Why Tuesday's primaries in these 6 states matter
Primaries will be held Tuesday in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Washington.
Primaries will be held Tuesday in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Washington.
Pelosi to visit Asia with focus on COVID-19, climate change
Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”
Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”
Petition accuses Minnesota senator of not living in district; he calls it 'absurd'
A Republican state senator in a key district faces a petition filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to disqualify him from the Aug. 9 primary ballot over his residency, but the complaint has ties to his GOP rival.
A Republican state senator in a key district faces a petition filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to disqualify him from the Aug. 9 primary ballot over his residency, but the complaint has ties to his GOP rival.
Biden, Xi make plans to meet, official says; China's leader has strong words on Taiwan
The conversation between the leaders comes as President Joe Biden aims to find new ways to work with China and contain its influence around the world.
The conversation between the leaders comes as President Joe Biden aims to find new ways to work with China and contain its influence around the world.
U.S. economy shrinks again. Is it a recession?
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in April through June, marking the second straight quarter of decline, a common definition of a recession.
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in April through June, marking the second straight quarter of decline, a common definition of a recession.
Minnesota AG won't appeal ruling striking down abortion restrictions
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison won't appeal a judge's ruling that struck down many of the state's abortion restrictions, such as the 24-hour waiting period and parental notification requirements.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison won't appeal a judge's ruling that struck down many of the state's abortion restrictions, such as the 24-hour waiting period and parental notification requirements.
What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Safety concerns after noose found at Edina Community Center
People in Edina say they are concerned for the safety of all that live, work and play there, after a school district employee discovered a noose at the Edina Community Center on Tuesday.
People in Edina say they are concerned for the safety of all that live, work and play there, after a school district employee discovered a noose at the Edina Community Center on Tuesday.
Walz 10-year economic plan calls for childcare credits, out-of-state marketing
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and members of his cabinet visited a sheet metal fabricator in the north Metro on Wednesday to release an economic plan that calls for improving access to childcare and growing the job market over the next decade.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and members of his cabinet visited a sheet metal fabricator in the north Metro on Wednesday to release an economic plan that calls for improving access to childcare and growing the job market over the next decade.
No charges yet for pair of protesters jailed for two days following arrest outside Dave Chappelle show
Extended footage of the protests outside the Dave Chappelle show shows the scene had the tone and civility of a newspaper comment section, with both sides filming the other and exchanging insults. The video doesn't show any violence or physical altercations, other than a moment when an MPD officer by the barrier spays a group of protesters with mace.
Extended footage of the protests outside the Dave Chappelle show shows the scene had the tone and civility of a newspaper comment section, with both sides filming the other and exchanging insults. The video doesn't show any violence or physical altercations, other than a moment when an MPD officer by the barrier spays a group of protesters with mace.
Minnesota governor's race: Walz maintains cash lead on Jensen
Minnesota DFL Gov. Tim Walz has nearly nine times as much cash in his campaign bank account than Republican rival Dr. Scott Jensen, giving Democrats an advantage as they seek to continue their long winning streak in statewide elections.
Minnesota DFL Gov. Tim Walz has nearly nine times as much cash in his campaign bank account than Republican rival Dr. Scott Jensen, giving Democrats an advantage as they seek to continue their long winning streak in statewide elections.
Minnesota governor's race: Walz maintains cash lead on Jensen
Minnesota DFL Gov. Tim Walz has nearly nine times as much cash in his campaign bank account than Republican rival Dr. Scott Jensen, giving Democrats an advantage as they seek to continue their long winning streak in statewide elections.
Minnesota DFL Gov. Tim Walz has nearly nine times as much cash in his campaign bank account than Republican rival Dr. Scott Jensen, giving Democrats an advantage as they seek to continue their long winning streak in statewide elections.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Anti-gun violence group helps beautify north Minneapolis youth shelter
As part of an advocacy group dedicated to stopping gun violence, local volunteers with Mom's Demand Action for Gun Sense have experience with protests and petitions. But on Sunday more than two dozen of them took action in a different way ? by gardening and cleaning outside a shelter for homeless youth in Minneapolis.
As part of an advocacy group dedicated to stopping gun violence, local volunteers with Mom's Demand Action for Gun Sense have experience with protests and petitions. But on Sunday more than two dozen of them took action in a different way ? by gardening and cleaning outside a shelter for homeless youth in Minneapolis.
A month after Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion rights advocates see 'cascading effects' in Minnesota
Clinics in Minnesota have been busy as they field calls from patients out of state, but abortion rights advocates say increased demand hasn't been the only impact of the court's decision on healthcare in the state.
Clinics in Minnesota have been busy as they field calls from patients out of state, but abortion rights advocates say increased demand hasn't been the only impact of the court's decision on healthcare in the state.
Minnesota cities slap temporary bans on THC products
At least four Minnesota cities, including two in the Twin Cities suburbs, have temporarily banned THC products as they scramble to adjust to a new statewide law that legalized edibles and beverages.
At least four Minnesota cities, including two in the Twin Cities suburbs, have temporarily banned THC products as they scramble to adjust to a new statewide law that legalized edibles and beverages.