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.
Minnesota State Rep. Tou Xiong apologizes for driving under the influence
State Rep. Tou Xiong faces a misdemeanor charge for drunken driving after being arrested last weekend in Blaine.
State Rep. Tou Xiong faces a misdemeanor charge for drunken driving after being arrested last weekend in Blaine.
Supreme Court ruling scrambles vaccine mandate plans in Minneapolis, St. Paul
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that blocks the Biden administration from enforcing vaccine-or-test mandates against employees at large companies will have wide-ranging effects in Minnesota.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that blocks the Biden administration from enforcing vaccine-or-test mandates against employees at large companies will have wide-ranging effects in Minnesota.
Biden touts bridge repair program in speech on infrastructure
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Jan. 6 panel seeks interview, records from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Kendall Qualls joins packed GOP field in race for Minnesota governor
A U.S. Army veteran and former healthcare executive said Sunday he’s running for governor in Minnesota, joining a handful of other Republicans who have announced for the job.
A U.S. Army veteran and former healthcare executive said Sunday he’s running for governor in Minnesota, joining a handful of other Republicans who have announced for the job.
Rachael Rollins becomes 1st Black woman named US attorney for Massachusetts
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Harry Reid memorial brings nation's top Democrats to Las Vegas
President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.
President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.
Two challenge embattled Hutchinson for Hennepin County sheriff
Suwana Kirkland, the director of Dakota County Community Corrections, said it was a coincidence that she joined the race for Hennepin County Sheriff the day Sheriff Dave Hutchinson faced growing calls to resign.
Suwana Kirkland, the director of Dakota County Community Corrections, said it was a coincidence that she joined the race for Hennepin County Sheriff the day Sheriff Dave Hutchinson faced growing calls to resign.
State of the Union: Biden to address Congress on March 1
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.
Majority of Hennepin County Board wants defiant Sheriff Hutchinson to quit
A majority of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is calling on Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk-driving arrest and allegations he lied to first responders, but the defiant sheriff said Thursday that his critics won't force him out.
A majority of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is calling on Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk-driving arrest and allegations he lied to first responders, but the defiant sheriff said Thursday that his critics won't force him out.
Hennepin County commissioners calling for Sheriff Hutchinson's resignation
Three Hennepin County commissioners have called upon county sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk driving crash last month. Hutchinson stands firm in his refusal to resign.
Three Hennepin County commissioners have called upon county sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk driving crash last month. Hutchinson stands firm in his refusal to resign.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison tests positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Walz: People need 'patience' about testing supply amid omicron surge
Gov. Tim Walz says the state and its primary COVID-19 testing provider were not caught off guard by a surge in demand that has led to shortages of at-home tests and long lines at state sites.
Gov. Tim Walz says the state and its primary COVID-19 testing provider were not caught off guard by a surge in demand that has led to shortages of at-home tests and long lines at state sites.
U.S. Rep Jim Hagedorn tests positive for COVID-19
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Three storylines for Minnesota politics in 2022
The 2022 midterm elections will dominate the Minnesota political calendar in 2022, with all 201 legislative seats and every statewide officer up for election. But there's plenty to settle before then.
The 2022 midterm elections will dominate the Minnesota political calendar in 2022, with all 201 legislative seats and every statewide officer up for election. But there's plenty to settle before then.
Three storylines for Minnesota politics in 2022
The 2022 midterm elections will dominate the Minnesota political calendar in 2022, with all 201 legislative seats and every statewide officer up for election.
The 2022 midterm elections will dominate the Minnesota political calendar in 2022, with all 201 legislative seats and every statewide officer up for election.