Walz seeks guarantee from Senate GOP not to fire health commissioner
Gov. Tim Walz says he's asking Senate Republicans not to fire Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm -- or any of his other agency heads -- before calling a special session planned for September.
Gov. Tim Walz says he's asking Senate Republicans not to fire Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm -- or any of his other agency heads -- before calling a special session planned for September.
Troopers arrest 69 people at Line 3 protest outside governor's residence in St. Paul
Police took several individuals into custody on Saturday as a protest opposing the Line 3 project rallied outside the governor's residence.
Police took several individuals into custody on Saturday as a protest opposing the Line 3 project rallied outside the governor's residence.
US presses on with Afghanistan evacuations despite fears of more attacks
The U.S. continued with evacuations in Kabul on Friday with tighter security measures amid warnings of more possible attacks.
The U.S. continued with evacuations in Kabul on Friday with tighter security measures amid warnings of more possible attacks.
Omar among representatives calling for increase in U.S. refugee admissions
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a group of congress members calling for President Joe Biden to increase the capacity for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid the crisis in Afghanistan.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a group of congress members calling for President Joe Biden to increase the capacity for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid the crisis in Afghanistan.
Walz comes out against Minneapolis police ballot proposal
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Sen. Blackburn delivers scathing remarks on Biden following deadly Kabul airport bombings
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
Minnesota GOP pushes back election of new leader
Republican Party of Minnesota officials are pushing off a meeting of party delegates to elect a new chair.
Republican Party of Minnesota officials are pushing off a meeting of party delegates to elect a new chair.
Biden infrastructure agenda advances as House passes $3.5 trillion budget
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
The making of Tony Lazzaro
It looked good to be Tony Lazzaro. Until it didn't.
It looked good to be Tony Lazzaro. Until it didn't.
Islamic State threats against Americans force evacuation changes at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
Uncertainty ahead for Minnesota GOP following Carnahan's resignation
Following the resignation of Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan, the party is now working out how to move forward.
Following the resignation of Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan, the party is now working out how to move forward.
Minnesota state senator deploying to Middle East with National Guard
Minnesota state Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) will be deploying to the Middle East as part of the Minnesota Army National Guard.
Minnesota state Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) will be deploying to the Middle East as part of the Minnesota Army National Guard.
Jennifer Carnahan resigns as Minnesota GOP chairwoman
Embattled Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan resigned Thursday night after facing a week-long torrent of criticism and calls for her ouster.
Embattled Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan resigned Thursday night after facing a week-long torrent of criticism and calls for her ouster.
'The party is morally bankrupt:' Ex-staffers call for GOP chair Carnahan's ouster
Former Republican Party of Minnesota staffers accuse Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan of running a "morally bankrupt" operation where verbal abuse, intimidation and sexual harassment is pervasive.
Former Republican Party of Minnesota staffers accuse Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan of running a "morally bankrupt" operation where verbal abuse, intimidation and sexual harassment is pervasive.
How to help Afghan refugees: Ways to support those impacted by Taliban takeover
People who want to help Afghan refugees can volunteer for support organizations, donate to relief groups working in Afghanistan and more.
People who want to help Afghan refugees can volunteer for support organizations, donate to relief groups working in Afghanistan and more.
Expert explains what Taliban takeover could mean for women in Afghanistan
Afghan women have made major gains in the past several decades, but now many fear that the organization’s takeover could mean a severe rollback of rights - something humans rights activists say the country has not seen it since the 1990s.
Afghan women have made major gains in the past several decades, but now many fear that the organization’s takeover could mean a severe rollback of rights - something humans rights activists say the country has not seen it since the 1990s.
GOP Chair Carnahan: FBI hasn't questioned me about friend Lazzaro
Embattled Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan says she doesn't expect to be questioned by the FBI after the arrest of a close friend and big donor on child sex trafficking charges.
Embattled Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan says she doesn't expect to be questioned by the FBI after the arrest of a close friend and big donor on child sex trafficking charges.
Hundreds of Afghans pack US military plane to escape Taliban control
The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.
The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.
Minnesotans react to news of chaos, fear in Afghanistan
As the frantic evacuation quickly unfolds in Afghanistan, so many who served there for over two decades are dealing with complex and mixed emotions.
As the frantic evacuation quickly unfolds in Afghanistan, so many who served there for over two decades are dealing with complex and mixed emotions.
Minnesota GOP chair holds onto power as calls for resignation grow
Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan is daring her board to take a vote of no confidence against her this week, as she faces growing calls to resign.
Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan is daring her board to take a vote of no confidence against her this week, as she faces growing calls to resign.