Who is Stephen Breyer? A look at the retiring Supreme Court justice
Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, has spent nearly three decades on the Supreme Court building a legacy as a champion of liberal causes.
Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, has spent nearly three decades on the Supreme Court building a legacy as a champion of liberal causes.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer retiring, AP sources say
Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.
Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.
Charges: Robbinsdale City Council member led police on wrong-way chase while drunk
A Robbinsdale City Council member is facing charges for driving drunk and fleeing a police officer after an incident along Highway 100 this week.
A Robbinsdale City Council member is facing charges for driving drunk and fleeing a police officer after an incident along Highway 100 this week.
GOP, DFL to focus on rising crime in 2022 Minnesota legislative session
An increase in violent crime across Minnesota is certain to be a key issue in the 2022 midterm elections, and both parties say they'll try to address the crime wave during this year's legislative session.
An increase in violent crime across Minnesota is certain to be a key issue in the 2022 midterm elections, and both parties say they'll try to address the crime wave during this year's legislative session.
GOP, DFL to focus on rising crime in 2022 Minnesota legislative session
An increase in violent crime across Minnesota is certain to be a key issue in the 2022 midterm elections, and both parties say they'll try to address the crime wave during this year's legislative session.
An increase in violent crime across Minnesota is certain to be a key issue in the 2022 midterm elections, and both parties say they'll try to address the crime wave during this year's legislative session.
Stanek appears to be getting closer to a Minnesota governor campaign
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek appears to be getting closer to running for Minnesota governor.
Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek appears to be getting closer to running for Minnesota governor.
Appeals court rejects GOP lawsuit over state worker pay raises
A Minnesota appeals court has rejected a Republican lawsuit over state government employee pay raises from 2020.
A Minnesota appeals court has rejected a Republican lawsuit over state government employee pay raises from 2020.
Afghan resettlement in Minnesota: Klobuchar, Dayton team up to raise donations
Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Governor Mark Dayton are teaming up with two local organizations to help fundraise and bring in donations for Afghan families resettling in Minnesota.
Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Governor Mark Dayton are teaming up with two local organizations to help fundraise and bring in donations for Afghan families resettling in Minnesota.
U.S. embassy families in Ukraine ordered to leave country as war fears mount
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
Minnesota lawmakers face $7.7B surplus in 2022 session
The Minnesota Legislature will enjoy a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Jan. 31, a strong financial position but one that is bound to set up clashes in this election year over whether to spend the money on plenty of needs or return it to taxpayers. Here’s a look at some of the major issues in play for the 2022 session:
The Minnesota Legislature will enjoy a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Jan. 31, a strong financial position but one that is bound to set up clashes in this election year over whether to spend the money on plenty of needs or return it to taxpayers. Here’s a look at some of the major issues in play for the 2022 session:
Long live the Jesse Checks: Walz proposes Ventura policy redux
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
US, Russia face 'critical moment' in Ukraine talks, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
Gov. Walz's budget would send $175 checks to Minnesotans from surplus
Under Walz's proposal, Minnesotans making less than $175K would get $175 payouts. The cost of the payments would be $700 million, less than 10 percent of the surplus.
Under Walz's proposal, Minnesotans making less than $175K would get $175 payouts. The cost of the payments would be $700 million, less than 10 percent of the surplus.
RNC threatens to boycott presidential debates: ‘unfair to the Republican’
If a policy by the RNC to boycott the presidential debates is enacted, it could ultimately change the way debates have been conducted in the nation for decades.
If a policy by the RNC to boycott the presidential debates is enacted, it could ultimately change the way debates have been conducted in the nation for decades.
Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster
The rules change was rejected 52-48, with Manchin and Sinema joining the Republicans in opposition.
The rules change was rejected 52-48, with Manchin and Sinema joining the Republicans in opposition.
Senate Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' voting rights bill
Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argue is vital for protecting democracy has been blocked by a Republican filibuster.
Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argue is vital for protecting democracy has been blocked by a Republican filibuster.
Political fight looms over renovating Minnesota lawmakers' office building
The idea of another costly renovation of Minnesota lawmakers' office space will soon spark a new political fight.
The idea of another costly renovation of Minnesota lawmakers' office space will soon spark a new political fight.
Walz proposes record $2.7 billion public construction package
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $2.7 billion package of public construction projects Tuesday, sparking an intense debate at the state Capitol over the right size of the plan and which projects to include.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $2.7 billion package of public construction projects Tuesday, sparking an intense debate at the state Capitol over the right size of the plan and which projects to include.
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Minnesota's Black police chiefs call for focus on recruiting, causes of violent crime
Minnesota's Black police chiefs said Monday that state policymakers must renew their focus on recruiting police officers while inviting a broader conversation about the causes of violent crime.
Minnesota's Black police chiefs said Monday that state policymakers must renew their focus on recruiting police officers while inviting a broader conversation about the causes of violent crime.