House moves toward OK of Dems' sweeping social, climate bill
A divided House is moving toward passage of Democrats' expansive social and environment bill.
A divided House is moving toward passage of Democrats' expansive social and environment bill.
Walz applauds federal funding for energy help while some lawmakers call it a 'Band-Aid'
On Thursday Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and governors from other states to discuss federal funding for energy assistance.
On Thursday Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and governors from other states to discuss federal funding for energy assistance.
Biden signs 3 bipartisan bills in support of police, federal officers
President Biden signed three pieces of bipartisan legislation that support law enforcement, U.S. federal officers and other first responders.
President Biden signed three pieces of bipartisan legislation that support law enforcement, U.S. federal officers and other first responders.
New ordinance bans chalk drawings, political flags on city-owned property in Anoka, Minn.
A new ordinance is now in effect banning chalk drawings, flags, murals and memorials on any city-owned property in Anoka, Minnesota.
A new ordinance is now in effect banning chalk drawings, flags, murals and memorials on any city-owned property in Anoka, Minnesota.
Biden touts $1T infrastructure law in New Hampshire, 1st stop on US tour
Biden visited New Hampshire on Tuesday to promote his new $1 trillion infrastructure deal as a source of jobs and repairs for aging roads, bridges, pipes and ports.
Biden visited New Hampshire on Tuesday to promote his new $1 trillion infrastructure deal as a source of jobs and repairs for aging roads, bridges, pipes and ports.
Wyoming GOP will no longer recognize Rep. Liz Cheney as Republican
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Here comes the infrastructure money: Minnesota set to receive at least $6B
Minnesota stands to get at least $6 billion from the infrastructure package that President Joe Biden signed into law Monday, though wrapping your head around its impact is a complicated task.
Minnesota stands to get at least $6 billion from the infrastructure package that President Joe Biden signed into law Monday, though wrapping your head around its impact is a complicated task.
Minnesota lawmakers stay home, collect pay meant for daily expenses
The Minnesota Legislature paid $2 million to cover lawmakers' daily expenses this year, even though many lawmakers worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota Legislature paid $2 million to cover lawmakers' daily expenses this year, even though many lawmakers worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
GOP donor Tony Lazzaro asks to delay child sex trafficking trial
Major Republican donor Tony Lazzaro is asking a federal judge to delay his child sex trafficking case into 2022.
Major Republican donor Tony Lazzaro is asking a federal judge to delay his child sex trafficking case into 2022.
Biden touts $1T infrastructure plan as eventual fix to supply chain backlog, inflation
President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.
President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.
Minneapolis activists seek rent limits; St. Paul's mayor tries to roll brand-new policy back
Minneapolis activists are turning up the pressure on City Council to pass limits on rent increases, saying the permission slip voters passed on Nov. 2 amounts to a mandate for St. Paul-style restrictions.
Minneapolis activists are turning up the pressure on City Council to pass limits on rent increases, saying the permission slip voters passed on Nov. 2 amounts to a mandate for St. Paul-style restrictions.
Infrastructure bill includes requiring new technology to stop drunken driving
Under the legislation, monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would have to roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026.
Under the legislation, monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would have to roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026.
North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
$1 trillion infrastructure bill passes: Here's what Minnesota stands to get
Minnesota stands to get billions of dollars from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that cleared Congress this weekend and awaits President Joe Biden's signature.
Minnesota stands to get billions of dollars from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that cleared Congress this weekend and awaits President Joe Biden's signature.
House committee investigating Capitol riot subpoenas 6 Trump associates
A committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six more associates of former President Donald Trump who were involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
A committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to six more associates of former President Donald Trump who were involved in his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
What's in the infrastructure bill? Biden's signature measure explained
The House passed the bipartisan plan Friday night and Biden said Saturday he will hold a signing ceremony when lawmakers return from a week’s recess. Here's a look at what's in the bill.
The House passed the bipartisan plan Friday night and Biden said Saturday he will hold a signing ceremony when lawmakers return from a week’s recess. Here's a look at what's in the bill.
Infrastructure bill: Which Democrats, Republicans voted for Biden's signature measure
Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill passed Friday with the support of most Democrats and 13 Republicans who crossed party lines.
Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill passed Friday with the support of most Democrats and 13 Republicans who crossed party lines.
Biden celebrates infrastructure bill passage as 'monumental step forward'
President Joe Biden is hailing Congress’ passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a “monumental step forward for the nation."
President Joe Biden is hailing Congress’ passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a “monumental step forward for the nation."
House lawmakers vote yes on Biden's $1T infrastructure bill
The House has approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates.
The House has approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates.