Along Minneapolis's Lake Street, developers anxious for rebuilding aid
Developers are anxious for the state of Minnesota to deliver long-awaited grants, their plans to rebuild from the 2020 riots on hold until the financing puzzle comes together.
Developers are anxious for the state of Minnesota to deliver long-awaited grants, their plans to rebuild from the 2020 riots on hold until the financing puzzle comes together.
Minnesota lawmakers look to address starter home shortage
A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers said Tuesday that the state's shortage of affordable homes and apartments is a major concern, but one proposal to address it faces an uphill climb.
A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers said Tuesday that the state's shortage of affordable homes and apartments is a major concern, but one proposal to address it faces an uphill climb.
Early voting starts, legal fight ends over Minneapolis police question
The Minneapolis police ballot proposal drew voters on both sides to the city's early voting center Friday, with some expressing relief after the Minnesota Supreme Court made a last-minute ruling allowing the question to count.
The Minneapolis police ballot proposal drew voters on both sides to the city's early voting center Friday, with some expressing relief after the Minnesota Supreme Court made a last-minute ruling allowing the question to count.
‘AUKUS’: US, UK, Australia announce new trilateral defense partnership
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to announce a new trilateral defense partnership.
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to announce a new trilateral defense partnership.
Gen. Milley defends calls to Chinese, says they fell within his duties
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is defending his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency.
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is defending his phone calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of Donald Trump's presidency.
Justice Department files emergency motion to stop enforcement of Texas abortion law
The emergency motion was filed on Tuesday, asking a judge to stop Texas from enforcing its recently passed state law which bans almost all abortions.
The emergency motion was filed on Tuesday, asking a judge to stop Texas from enforcing its recently passed state law which bans almost all abortions.
Californians vote no on recall election, keeping Dem. Governor Newsom in office
Governor Gavin Newsom will stay in office, as a majority of Californians voted "no" in the 2021 recall election.
Governor Gavin Newsom will stay in office, as a majority of Californians voted "no" in the 2021 recall election.
House DFL expels Rep. Thompson from caucus
The Minnesota House DFL voted Tuesday night to expel Rep. John Thompson from the caucus.
The Minnesota House DFL voted Tuesday night to expel Rep. John Thompson from the caucus.
Advocates push for rent control ordinance in Minneapolis
Early voting starts this Friday for the November elections, and Minneapolis has a lot on the ballot.
Early voting starts this Friday for the November elections, and Minneapolis has a lot on the ballot.
Minnesota Senate DFL elects Franzen as Senate Minority Leader
The Minnesota Senate DFL elected Sen. Melisa López Franzen (DFL-Edina) as the new Senate Minority Leader after Sen. Susan Kent announced she would be stepping down from the leadership position.
The Minnesota Senate DFL elected Sen. Melisa López Franzen (DFL-Edina) as the new Senate Minority Leader after Sen. Susan Kent announced she would be stepping down from the leadership position.
House Dems unveil corporate, wealthy tax hikes to fund $3.5T spending plan
House Democrats unveiled a proposal of tax hikes on corporations and wealthy Americans to pay for a $3.5T rebuilding plan.
House Democrats unveiled a proposal of tax hikes on corporations and wealthy Americans to pay for a $3.5T rebuilding plan.
After being banned on Alaska Airlines, state senator excused for travel challenges
Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines.
Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines.
Biden administration ousts 18 Trump appointed military academy board members
The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.
The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.
State Sen. Paul Gazelka announces run for Minnesota governor
Minnesota state Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) announced his candidacy for governor Wednesday.
Minnesota state Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) announced his candidacy for governor Wednesday.
Senate’s $3.5T budget: What you need to know
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Omar asks Biden to stop Line 3; project supporters say 'move on'
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Democratic congresswomen known as The Squad campaigned in Minneapolis on Friday for their last-ditch request that President Joe Biden stop construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Democratic congresswomen known as The Squad campaigned in Minneapolis on Friday for their last-ditch request that President Joe Biden stop construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota.
Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent stepping down from leadership, retiring
Minnesota Senate Democratic Leader Susan Kent announced she will be retiring at the end of her term and will be stepping down from her leadership position now.
Minnesota Senate Democratic Leader Susan Kent announced she will be retiring at the end of her term and will be stepping down from her leadership position now.
Judge to decide whether Minneapolis police proposal can stay on ballot
A lawyer for three Minneapolis residents asked a judge to toss out the Minneapolis police ballot question Thursday, while the city and an activist group argued to let it stay.
A lawyer for three Minneapolis residents asked a judge to toss out the Minneapolis police ballot question Thursday, while the city and an activist group argued to let it stay.
Benson enters 2022 governor's race, Gazelka takes step toward joining GOP primary
The 2022 Republican primary for Minnesota governor accelerated Wednesday as state Sen. Michelle Benson joined the race and fellow GOP Sen. Paul Gazelka resigned as Senate majority leader in a precursor to launching his own campaign.Benson held her campaign kickoff at Master Machine in Blaine, where she predicted that she would emerge from a crowded GOP primary to face DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who appears certain to run for re-election.
The 2022 Republican primary for Minnesota governor accelerated Wednesday as state Sen. Michelle Benson joined the race and fellow GOP Sen. Paul Gazelka resigned as Senate majority leader in a precursor to launching his own campaign.Benson held her campaign kickoff at Master Machine in Blaine, where she predicted that she would emerge from a crowded GOP primary to face DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who appears certain to run for re-election.
State Sen. Benson announces candidacy for Minnesota governor with YouTube video
Minnesota state Senator Michelle Benson announced she will be running for governor in a campaign video that was uploaded to YouTube Tuesday night.
Minnesota state Senator Michelle Benson announced she will be running for governor in a campaign video that was uploaded to YouTube Tuesday night.