Minnesota state senator deploying to Middle East with National Guard

Minnesota state Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) will be deploying to the Middle East as part of the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Jennifer Carnahan resigns as Minnesota GOP chairwoman

Embattled Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan resigned Thursday night after facing a week-long torrent of criticism and calls for her ouster.

'The party is morally bankrupt:' Ex-staffers call for GOP chair Carnahan's ouster

Former Republican Party of Minnesota staffers accuse Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan of running a "morally bankrupt" operation where verbal abuse, intimidation and sexual harassment is pervasive.

Expert explains what Taliban takeover could mean for women in Afghanistan

Afghan women have made major gains in the past several decades, but now many fear that the organization’s takeover could mean a severe rollback of rights - something humans rights activists say the country has not seen it since the 1990s.  

GOP Chair Carnahan: FBI hasn't questioned me about friend Lazzaro

Embattled Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan says she doesn't expect to be questioned by the FBI after the arrest of a close friend and big donor on child sex trafficking charges.

Hundreds of Afghans pack US military plane to escape Taliban control

The U.S. Air Force posted a viral photo showing hundreds of Afghans packed into a C-17 desperately looking to flee the country after the Taliban’s takeover.

Minnesotans react to news of chaos, fear in Afghanistan

As the frantic evacuation quickly unfolds in Afghanistan, so many who served there for over two decades are dealing with complex and mixed emotions.

Minnesota GOP chair holds onto power as calls for resignation grow

Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan is daring her board to take a vote of no confidence against her this week, as she faces growing calls to resign.

Gisela Castro Medina charged in child sex trafficking conspiracy linked to GOP donor

A St. Paul woman has been indicted on federal sex trafficking charges for allegedly recruiting six minor victims to engage in commercial sex acts, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.

Afghan Americans in Minnesota 'shattered' over Taliban takeover

Watching this situation unfold in Afghanistan from thousands of miles away, some Afghan Americans in Minnesota are dealing with survivor’s guilt, and they are upset because they feel Afghans are being blamed for this situation.

Pentagon to resettle 22,000 Afghan refugees seeking asylum after Taliban takeover

Pentagon officials said they are preparing to temporarily house 22,000 Afghan refugees in Texas and Wisconsin after they fled their country amid Taliban control.

GOP Chair pushes back against calls for resignation after donor arrested

Minnesota GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan is fighting back as several Minnesota lawmakers call on her to step down after a close friend and donor was indicted and arrested on underage sex trafficking charges.

Minnesota woman arrested on sex trafficking charges reportedly linked to Anton Lazzaro case

A 19-year-old Minnesota woman was arrested in Florida on sex trafficking charges that are reportedly connected to the alleged underage sex trafficking operation linked to Minnesota Republican strategist Anton "Tony" Lazzaro.

Minnesota GOP Chair responds after GOP strategist arrested for sex trafficking operation

Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan released a statement Saturday after a close friend and donor was indicted and arrested on underage sex trafficking charges.

Minnesota GOP chair's future uncertain after friend and donor arrested for child sex trafficking

Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan's future is uncertain after a close friend and major donor was indicted and arrested Thursday on child sex trafficking charges.