Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion

One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.

New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes

Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.

RAW: Walz and Jensen debate at FarmFest
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Gov. Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen sparred over the state's COVID-19 response, the economy, and rural issues during their first — and, for now, only — face-to-face meeting.

Minneapolis mayor signs ‘reproductive haven’ executive order

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced an executive order declaring the state’s largest city a “safe haven” for people seeking reproductive healthcare.

Kansas voters overwhelmingly reject abortion amendment ban

The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.

2022 primaries: Takeaways from election results Tuesday night

In one of the biggest days of this year's primary campaign season, voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier to restrict abortion rights in red-state Kansas.

Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden

The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In southern Minnesota, a special election for Congress lurches to the finish

The strange circumstances in the race for southern Minnesota's congressional seat added another twist on Tuesday when the main Democratic candidate tested positive for COVID-19, leaving the Republican nominee to debate a GOP rival.

How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress

A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.

Pelosi to visit Asia with focus on COVID-19, climate change

Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”

Petition accuses Minnesota senator of not living in district; he calls it 'absurd'

A Republican state senator in a key district faces a petition filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to disqualify him from the Aug. 9 primary ballot over his residency, but the complaint has ties to his GOP rival.

U.S. economy shrinks again. Is it a recession?

The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in April through June, marking the second straight quarter of decline, a common definition of a recession.

Minnesota AG won't appeal ruling striking down abortion restrictions
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison won't appeal a judge's ruling that struck down many of the state's abortion restrictions, such as the 24-hour waiting period and parental notification requirements.

What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill

Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.

Safety concerns after noose found at Edina Community Center

People in Edina say they are concerned for the safety of all that live, work and play there, after a school district employee discovered a noose at the Edina Community Center on Tuesday.

Walz 10-year economic plan calls for childcare credits, out-of-state marketing

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and members of his cabinet visited a sheet metal fabricator in the north Metro on Wednesday to release an economic plan that calls for improving access to childcare and growing the job market over the next decade.

No charges yet for pair of protesters jailed for two days following arrest outside Dave Chappelle show

Extended footage of the protests outside the Dave Chappelle show shows the scene had the tone and civility of a newspaper comment section, with both sides filming the other and exchanging insults. The video doesn't show any violence or physical altercations, other than a moment when an MPD officer by the barrier spays a group of protesters with mace.