Minnesota Senate scraps plans for outdoor ceremony amid concerns
The Minnesota Senate abruptly canceled plans to hold Monday's meeting on the south lawn of the state Capitol amid concerns about the event.
The Minnesota Senate abruptly canceled plans to hold Monday's meeting on the south lawn of the state Capitol amid concerns about the event.
Minnesota lawmakers fail to reach deals on construction bill, economic relief
The Minnesota Legislature's usual last-minute fireworks turned into a dud Sunday as lawmakers failed to approve construction projects or respond to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Minnesota Legislature's usual last-minute fireworks turned into a dud Sunday as lawmakers failed to approve construction projects or respond to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota GOP convention postponed after 'potentially malicious' activity on servers
The Republican Party of Minnesota postponed its state convention Saturday afternoon after an abnormal, “potentially malicious” spike in activity on the party’s voting servers, according to GOP Charirwoman Jennifer Carnahan.
The Republican Party of Minnesota postponed its state convention Saturday afternoon after an abnormal, “potentially malicious” spike in activity on the party’s voting servers, according to GOP Charirwoman Jennifer Carnahan.
Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to states and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.
The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to states and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.
Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his cellphone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his cellphone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bill to raise Minnesota's tobacco buying age to 21 heads to Walz's desk
A bill that would raise the age in Minnesota to buy tobacco products is now headed to Governor Tim Walz's desk.
A bill that would raise the age in Minnesota to buy tobacco products is now headed to Governor Tim Walz's desk.
Minneapolis recommends mail-in voting due to COVID-19 concerns
The City of Minneapolis is recommending early voting by mail this election year due to COVID-19 concerns.
The City of Minneapolis is recommending early voting by mail this election year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Congressman Hagedorn says his cancer treatment is going 'exceedingly well'
Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn is sharing an encouraging update more than year after he was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer.
Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn is sharing an encouraging update more than year after he was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer.
Minnesota Secretary of State urges Minnesotans to request absentee ballots for 2020 election
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is asking all eligible Minnesota voters to apply for absentee ballots and vote by mail this election year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is asking all eligible Minnesota voters to apply for absentee ballots and vote by mail this election year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Walz likely to extend peacetime emergency Wednesday
Top Minnesota lawmakers are expecting Gov. Tim Walz to extend his peacetime emergency powers to fight the coronavirus on Wednesday, the day they're currently set to expire.
Top Minnesota lawmakers are expecting Gov. Tim Walz to extend his peacetime emergency powers to fight the coronavirus on Wednesday, the day they're currently set to expire.
Tiffany wins 7th district special election, Wisconsin voters head to polls 2nd time amid pandemic
On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters in the 7th Congressional District voted in a special election to fill the seat that former Congressman Sean Duffy vacated in August.
On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters in the 7th Congressional District voted in a special election to fill the seat that former Congressman Sean Duffy vacated in August.
Minnesota contact tracing effort hits legislative roadblock
Minnesota health officials' plan to have 4,200 investigators tracing the contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus ran into a legislative roadblock Tuesday.
Minnesota health officials' plan to have 4,200 investigators tracing the contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus ran into a legislative roadblock Tuesday.
Supreme Court appears likely to reject Trump immunity claim
The Supreme Court has concluded arguments over President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his tax, bank and financial records private.
The Supreme Court has concluded arguments over President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his tax, bank and financial records private.
Pelosi reportedly drafting $750B bill to aid state, local governments
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
Minnesota House approves bill that would raise tobacco age to 21, complying with federal laws
Minnesota lawmakers approved legislation on Saturday that would increase the age for someone to purchase tobacco products.
Minnesota lawmakers approved legislation on Saturday that would increase the age for someone to purchase tobacco products.
Three members of White House task force, including Fauci, in quarantine after COVID-19 contact
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn are all in self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn are all in self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
Wisconsin National Guard to assist with special election on May 12
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting at polling locations for the special election for the 7th congressional district race amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting at polling locations for the special election for the 7th congressional district race amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura announces he will not run for president
Former Minnesota Governor and retired professional wrestler Jesse Ventura will not be running for president this election cycle.
Former Minnesota Governor and retired professional wrestler Jesse Ventura will not be running for president this election cycle.
'A huge endeavor:' Minnesota health officials want 4,200 virus investigators
Minnesota health officials once raised eyebrows when they said they'd need 400 people to investigate positive coronavirus cases.
Minnesota health officials once raised eyebrows when they said they'd need 400 people to investigate positive coronavirus cases.
Minnesota Senate employee has coronavirus, others told to quarantine
A Minnesota Senate employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Senate secretary told staffers and members in a Wednesday morning email.
A Minnesota Senate employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Senate secretary told staffers and members in a Wednesday morning email.