Rep. Cawthorn found with loaded gun in airport again: TSA
A loaded gun was found in North Carolina U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn's carry-on bag at an airport security checkpoint Tuesday -- the second time he has been stopped with a gun at an airport in the past 14 months, officials said.
A loaded gun was found in North Carolina U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn's carry-on bag at an airport security checkpoint Tuesday -- the second time he has been stopped with a gun at an airport in the past 14 months, officials said.
Public safety in focus as House, Senate advance competing plans
Minnesota lawmakers are headed toward tough end-of-session negotiations over crime prevention as the House and Senate approve vastly different proposals this week.
Minnesota lawmakers are headed toward tough end-of-session negotiations over crime prevention as the House and Senate approve vastly different proposals this week.
Rep. John Thompson denies bullying St. Paul officers, disputing chief's account
State Rep. John Thompson is disputing St. Paul Police's characterization of his actions during a Sunday incident, saying he did not abuse his elected position to get favorable treatment for a family member.
State Rep. John Thompson is disputing St. Paul Police's characterization of his actions during a Sunday incident, saying he did not abuse his elected position to get favorable treatment for a family member.
'It turned ugly fast:' DFL Rep. Thompson accuses officers of racism at daughter's traffic stop, police say
State Rep. John Thompson abused his official position and tried to bully police officers during a Sunday afternoon traffic stop involving a family member, St. Paul's police chief says.
State Rep. John Thompson abused his official position and tried to bully police officers during a Sunday afternoon traffic stop involving a family member, St. Paul's police chief says.
Walz calls for deals, seeks to mend fences in fourth State of the State
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, delivering his first State of the State speech inside the Capitol since 2019, called on lawmakers to unite in the final four weeks of the legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, delivering his first State of the State speech inside the Capitol since 2019, called on lawmakers to unite in the final four weeks of the legislative session.
Minnesota state senate candidate gives speech while in labor, pausing for contractions
A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.
A DFL state senate candidate who went into labor the morning of the party's convention Saturday had to pause her speech as she went into a contraction but ultimately pushed through to finish it. The moment, filmed by people in the crowd, has inspired some observers who see it as an example of the strength women need to overcome the unique challenges they face in their careers, but many also saw it as another example of the unfairness of system and society that does not accommodate them.
French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Minnesota Gov. Walz to deliver the State of the State address
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver the State of the State address at 6 p.m. Sunday. Hamline University political science professor David Shultz joins FOX 9 Morning News to preview what Walz will discuss and where things stand in the 2022 legislative session.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver the State of the State address at 6 p.m. Sunday. Hamline University political science professor David Shultz joins FOX 9 Morning News to preview what Walz will discuss and where things stand in the 2022 legislative session.
Orrin Hatch, Utah's longest running US Senator, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.
Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch died Saturday. A cause of death was not given.
Feeding Our Future investigation: Man arrested trying to leave country
A man who is under investigation in the multi-million dollar Feeding Our Future fraud case was arrested this week as he tried to leave the county, authorities say, the first charges brought in connection to the criminal inquiry.
A man who is under investigation in the multi-million dollar Feeding Our Future fraud case was arrested this week as he tried to leave the county, authorities say, the first charges brought in connection to the criminal inquiry.
Minnesota businesses wait to pay tax hike as deadline looms
Most Minnesota business owners are waiting until the last possible minute to pay a large payroll tax increase triggered when state lawmakers could not agree to a fix.
Most Minnesota business owners are waiting until the last possible minute to pay a large payroll tax increase triggered when state lawmakers could not agree to a fix.
State Patrol: Investigation of crash involving two DFL leaders was by the book
This story, which was originally published April 18, has been updated to reflect new comments from the Redwood County attorney.
This story, which was originally published April 18, has been updated to reflect new comments from the Redwood County attorney.
Minnesota task force aims to examine missing black women epidemic
A new task force is the first in the country to examine the crisis of why black women and girls continue to go missing at higher rates in Minnesota.
A new task force is the first in the country to examine the crisis of why black women and girls continue to go missing at higher rates in Minnesota.
Advocates rally for legal weed in Minnesota on cannabis holiday
A rally at the Minnesota State Capitol today urged lawmakers to move forward with legal recreational weed for the state on April 20, an unofficial cannabis holiday.
A rally at the Minnesota State Capitol today urged lawmakers to move forward with legal recreational weed for the state on April 20, an unofficial cannabis holiday.
Lawmakers seek review of U of M's 2020 decision to cut sports
University of Minnesota athletics boosters and athletes have turned to state lawmakers to attempt to reverse the Board of Regents' 2020 decision to cut three men's sports programs.
University of Minnesota athletics boosters and athletes have turned to state lawmakers to attempt to reverse the Board of Regents' 2020 decision to cut three men's sports programs.
It's 'go time' for Minnesota lawmakers. So, will anything happen?
The Minnesota Legislature returned Tuesday from its spring break with less than five weeks to strike deals on billions of dollars in available money.
The Minnesota Legislature returned Tuesday from its spring break with less than five weeks to strike deals on billions of dollars in available money.
It's 'go time' for Minnesota lawmakers. So, will anything happen?
The Minnesota Legislature returned Tuesday from its spring break with less than five weeks to strike deals on billions of dollars in available money. Minnesota has a $9.3 billion projected surplus and another $1.1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. Lawmakers so far have used $700 million to extend a program that buys down health insurance premiums and another $25 million for ALS research and caregivers.
The Minnesota Legislature returned Tuesday from its spring break with less than five weeks to strike deals on billions of dollars in available money. Minnesota has a $9.3 billion projected surplus and another $1.1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief. Lawmakers so far have used $700 million to extend a program that buys down health insurance premiums and another $25 million for ALS research and caregivers.
President Biden reportedly tells Obama he’s seeking re-election in 2024
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
Despite low approval ratings, President Joe Biden reportedly told former President Barack Obama of his intentions to seek re-election in 2024.
State Patrol: Investigation of crash involving two DFL leaders was by the book
The Minnesota State Patrol thoroughly investigated a crash involving two DFL leaders after a first responder found an open alcohol container in their car, the agency's top official said.
The Minnesota State Patrol thoroughly investigated a crash involving two DFL leaders after a first responder found an open alcohol container in their car, the agency's top official said.
Here's how much the Bidens paid in taxes for 2021
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.
It’s the second straight year Biden has released his tax returns from the White House, reestablishing a tradition that presidents make their filings public after President Donald Trump declined to do so.