Minnesota panel weighs lighter sentences for some offenders
A proposal from the state Sentencing Guidelines Commission to shorten some sentences for offenders who commit new crimes while on probation has Republicans and police groups at odds with community activists and the man who runs Minnesota prisons.
A proposal from the state Sentencing Guidelines Commission to shorten some sentences for offenders who commit new crimes while on probation has Republicans and police groups at odds with community activists and the man who runs Minnesota prisons.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
Child tax credit 2021: Families to receive final payment on Dec. 15
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Pricey plaster: Minnesota spends $1.3 million to repair state Capitol decor
Turns out, the $300 million restoration of the Minnesota State Capitol wasn't the end of the repairs.
Turns out, the $300 million restoration of the Minnesota State Capitol wasn't the end of the repairs.
Minnesota businesses face tax hike to plug $1 billion unemployment insurance gap
Minnesota's $1.1 billion deficit in its unemployment benefit trust fund is about to trigger a tax increase on businesses.
Minnesota's $1.1 billion deficit in its unemployment benefit trust fund is about to trigger a tax increase on businesses.
Minneapolis, St. Paul end tumultuous 2021 by increasing police spending
After a nationwide debate about defunding the police, the Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils ended 2021 by doing the opposite – funding police.
After a nationwide debate about defunding the police, the Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils ended 2021 by doing the opposite – funding police.
Minneapolis, St. Paul end tumultuous 2021 by increasing police spending
After a nationwide debate about defunding the police, the Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils ended 2021 by doing the opposite -- funding police.
After a nationwide debate about defunding the police, the Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils ended 2021 by doing the opposite -- funding police.
In the 2022 Minnesota governor's race, nowhere is the gulf wider than COVID-19
All five Republican candidates for Minnesota governor who appeared at a forum here this week said they've had COVID-19, and two said they would not get vaccinated against the virus.
All five Republican candidates for Minnesota governor who appeared at a forum here this week said they've had COVID-19, and two said they would not get vaccinated against the virus.
Can't find a COVID booster shot? Blame the worker shortage
This week, Minnesota health officials launched a campaign encouraging people to get their COVID-19 booster shots in time for holiday gatherings later this month.
This week, Minnesota health officials launched a campaign encouraging people to get their COVID-19 booster shots in time for holiday gatherings later this month.
Bob Dole's final salute to George H.W. Bush part of senator's lasting legacy
In 2018, Bob Dole offered a touching final salute in front of the casket of his once fierce political rival, former President George H.W. Bush.
In 2018, Bob Dole offered a touching final salute in front of the casket of his once fierce political rival, former President George H.W. Bush.
Debt ceiling: House passes bill paving way for increase ahead of deadline
The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.
The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.
Biden-Putin square off over Russian troop buildup near Ukraine border
President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.
President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.
Brooklyn Center City Council approves budget bringing policing changes
The City of Brooklyn Center voted Monday to approve its budget, bringing funding for a series of policing changes in the wake of the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
The City of Brooklyn Center voted Monday to approve its budget, bringing funding for a series of policing changes in the wake of the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Rep. Devin Nunes tapped as CEO of Trump's new media company
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
Minnesota takes step toward $337 million opioid settlement
Minnesota and its counties have reached a key deal toward unlocking a legal settlement with opioid distributors.
Minnesota and its counties have reached a key deal toward unlocking a legal settlement with opioid distributors.
Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
US leaders, veterans react to death of Bob Dole, 'an American statesman'
Bob Dole, a Republican political icon from Kansas whose career spanned decades, died Sunday at the age of 98.
Bob Dole, a Republican political icon from Kansas whose career spanned decades, died Sunday at the age of 98.
Bob Dole, former US senator and GOP presidential nominee, dies at 98
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
Both sides planning for in-state fights after Supreme Court abortion ruling
The fate of the Mississippi case won’t be known for months, but based on opening arguments, Roe v. Wade appears to be in peril.
The fate of the Mississippi case won’t be known for months, but based on opening arguments, Roe v. Wade appears to be in peril.