After being banned on Alaska Airlines, state senator excused for travel challenges
Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines.
Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines.
Biden administration ousts 18 Trump appointed military academy board members
The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.
The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.
State Sen. Paul Gazelka announces run for Minnesota governor
Minnesota state Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) announced his candidacy for governor Wednesday.
Minnesota state Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) announced his candidacy for governor Wednesday.
Senate’s $3.5T budget: What you need to know
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Omar asks Biden to stop Line 3; project supporters say 'move on'
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Democratic congresswomen known as The Squad campaigned in Minneapolis on Friday for their last-ditch request that President Joe Biden stop construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Democratic congresswomen known as The Squad campaigned in Minneapolis on Friday for their last-ditch request that President Joe Biden stop construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota.
Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent stepping down from leadership, retiring
Minnesota Senate Democratic Leader Susan Kent announced she will be retiring at the end of her term and will be stepping down from her leadership position now.
Minnesota Senate Democratic Leader Susan Kent announced she will be retiring at the end of her term and will be stepping down from her leadership position now.
Judge to decide whether Minneapolis police proposal can stay on ballot
A lawyer for three Minneapolis residents asked a judge to toss out the Minneapolis police ballot question Thursday, while the city and an activist group argued to let it stay.
A lawyer for three Minneapolis residents asked a judge to toss out the Minneapolis police ballot question Thursday, while the city and an activist group argued to let it stay.
Benson enters 2022 governor's race, Gazelka takes step toward joining GOP primary
The 2022 Republican primary for Minnesota governor accelerated Wednesday as state Sen. Michelle Benson joined the race and fellow GOP Sen. Paul Gazelka resigned as Senate majority leader in a precursor to launching his own campaign.Benson held her campaign kickoff at Master Machine in Blaine, where she predicted that she would emerge from a crowded GOP primary to face DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who appears certain to run for re-election.
The 2022 Republican primary for Minnesota governor accelerated Wednesday as state Sen. Michelle Benson joined the race and fellow GOP Sen. Paul Gazelka resigned as Senate majority leader in a precursor to launching his own campaign.Benson held her campaign kickoff at Master Machine in Blaine, where she predicted that she would emerge from a crowded GOP primary to face DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who appears certain to run for re-election.
State Sen. Benson announces candidacy for Minnesota governor with YouTube video
Minnesota state Senator Michelle Benson announced she will be running for governor in a campaign video that was uploaded to YouTube Tuesday night.
Minnesota state Senator Michelle Benson announced she will be running for governor in a campaign video that was uploaded to YouTube Tuesday night.
Walz seeks guarantee from Senate GOP not to fire health commissioner
Gov. Tim Walz says he's asking Senate Republicans not to fire Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm -- or any of his other agency heads -- before calling a special session planned for September.
Gov. Tim Walz says he's asking Senate Republicans not to fire Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm -- or any of his other agency heads -- before calling a special session planned for September.
Troopers arrest 69 people at Line 3 protest outside governor's residence in St. Paul
Police took several individuals into custody on Saturday as a protest opposing the Line 3 project rallied outside the governor's residence.
Police took several individuals into custody on Saturday as a protest opposing the Line 3 project rallied outside the governor's residence.
US presses on with Afghanistan evacuations despite fears of more attacks
The U.S. continued with evacuations in Kabul on Friday with tighter security measures amid warnings of more possible attacks.
The U.S. continued with evacuations in Kabul on Friday with tighter security measures amid warnings of more possible attacks.
Omar among representatives calling for increase in U.S. refugee admissions
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a group of congress members calling for President Joe Biden to increase the capacity for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid the crisis in Afghanistan.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a group of congress members calling for President Joe Biden to increase the capacity for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid the crisis in Afghanistan.
Walz comes out against Minneapolis police ballot proposal
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Gov. Tim Walz became the second prominent Democrat this week to come out against the Minneapolis ballot question that would replace the city's police department with a public safety agency.
Sen. Blackburn delivers scathing remarks on Biden following deadly Kabul airport bombings
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
Minnesota GOP pushes back election of new leader
Republican Party of Minnesota officials are pushing off a meeting of party delegates to elect a new chair.
Republican Party of Minnesota officials are pushing off a meeting of party delegates to elect a new chair.
Biden infrastructure agenda advances as House passes $3.5 trillion budget
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
The making of Tony Lazzaro
It looked good to be Tony Lazzaro. Until it didn't.
It looked good to be Tony Lazzaro. Until it didn't.
Islamic State threats against Americans force evacuation changes at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul, a U.S. official said.
Uncertainty ahead for Minnesota GOP following Carnahan's resignation
Following the resignation of Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan, the party is now working out how to move forward.
Following the resignation of Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan, the party is now working out how to move forward.