US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
'We all need a timeout:' Senate goes home without confirming more Walz commissioners
The Minnesota Senate ended the special session Wednesday without confirming any more of Gov. Tim Walz's commissioners, bringing a sudden end to 18 straight months of legislating and heated political rhetoric at the state Capitol.
The Minnesota Senate ended the special session Wednesday without confirming any more of Gov. Tim Walz's commissioners, bringing a sudden end to 18 straight months of legislating and heated political rhetoric at the state Capitol.
Colby: Official Wisconsin cheese under bill up for consideration
In cheese-obsessed Wisconsin, which proudly touts itself as America's Dairyland, the dairy cow is the official domestic animal, milk is the official state beverage and cheese is the official dairy product.
In cheese-obsessed Wisconsin, which proudly touts itself as America's Dairyland, the dairy cow is the official domestic animal, milk is the official state beverage and cheese is the official dairy product.
Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
Minnesota ends school lunch shaming over student debt
Minnesota lawmakers approved changes to school meal programs that stops what many advocates call "lunch shaming." And there's hope more steps will be taken to make free school lunches permanent.
Minnesota lawmakers approved changes to school meal programs that stops what many advocates call "lunch shaming." And there's hope more steps will be taken to make free school lunches permanent.
Minnesota on track to being first state with universal CMV screenings for newborns
The Minnesota Senate recently passed a piece of legislation called the Vivian Act. It’s a provision meant to bring awareness and universal screenings for cytomegalovirus, a virus that can cause life-changing consequences for 1 in 200 families, when a pregnant mother passes it on to her infant.
The Minnesota Senate recently passed a piece of legislation called the Vivian Act. It’s a provision meant to bring awareness and universal screenings for cytomegalovirus, a virus that can cause life-changing consequences for 1 in 200 families, when a pregnant mother passes it on to her infant.
Minnesota Pollution Control commissioner resigns ahead of Senate vote
Minnesota Pollution Control Commissioner Laura Bishop resigned Tuesday ahead of a Senate vote to fire her.
Minnesota Pollution Control Commissioner Laura Bishop resigned Tuesday ahead of a Senate vote to fire her.
Minnesota workers scramble for a cut of $250 million pandemic bonuses
Now that Minnesota lawmakers have freed up $250 million for COVID-19 pandemic bonus pay, frontline workers are scrambling for a cut of the money.
Now that Minnesota lawmakers have freed up $250 million for COVID-19 pandemic bonus pay, frontline workers are scrambling for a cut of the money.
Reps. Greene, Gaetz invite Britney Spears to testify before Congress about conservatorship
Four members of Congress, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida, have invited pop icon Britney Spears to testify before Congress.
Four members of Congress, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida, have invited pop icon Britney Spears to testify before Congress.
Many Minnesotans will see automatic tax refunds soon after legislative deal
Many Minnesota tax filers will get an automatic refund within weeks because of tax breaks passed overnight by lawmakers, state Revenue Department officials said.
Many Minnesota tax filers will get an automatic refund within weeks because of tax breaks passed overnight by lawmakers, state Revenue Department officials said.
SCOTUS upholds Arizona voting rules, halts California charity donor disclosure
The Supreme Court ended its term Thursday with rulings in a key voting rights case and another involving donor disclosure information.
The Supreme Court ended its term Thursday with rulings in a key voting rights case and another involving donor disclosure information.
Minnesota lawmakers avoid government shutdown as final budget passes
Minnesota lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday by sending the final budget bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk.
Minnesota lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday by sending the final budget bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk.
Donald Rumsfeld, former defense secretary at helm of 2 wars, dead at 88
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
House votes to remove Confederate, pro-slavery statues from US Capitol
The House has approved a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol.
The House has approved a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol.
Gov. Walz COVID emergency powers will end under legislative deal
A legislative deal reached early Wednesday morning will end Gov. Walz's emergency powers on July 1.
A legislative deal reached early Wednesday morning will end Gov. Walz's emergency powers on July 1.
Minnesota House, Senate pass public safety bill to fund prisons, courts
Minnesota lawmakers are poised to pass their public safety budget bill Tuesday night after Democrats backed off two of their top police accountability priorities.
Minnesota lawmakers are poised to pass their public safety budget bill Tuesday night after Democrats backed off two of their top police accountability priorities.
President Biden stops in Wisconsin touting bipartisan infrastructure plan
President Biden stopped in La Crosse, Wisconsin Tuesday, touting a bipartisan deal with senators on a bill to spend a billion dollars on construction and manufacturing. And it could have big impacts on Minnesota.
President Biden stopped in La Crosse, Wisconsin Tuesday, touting a bipartisan deal with senators on a bill to spend a billion dollars on construction and manufacturing. And it could have big impacts on Minnesota.
House to vote on forming new committee to investigate Capitol riot
A new House committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses.
A new House committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol would have 13 members and the power to subpoena witnesses.
‘Minor issues’ still to be resolved in public safety bill as potential shutdown looms
A framework is in place for a public safety bill, but Minnesota lawmakers say they still need to resolve what they're calling "some minor issues."
A framework is in place for a public safety bill, but Minnesota lawmakers say they still need to resolve what they're calling "some minor issues."
Mike Gravel, former US senator who read Pentagon Papers, dies at 91
Mike Gravel was known for reading thousands of pages of the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record. He also later twice ran for president.
Mike Gravel was known for reading thousands of pages of the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record. He also later twice ran for president.