Trump leading Biden, Sanders in Iowa by double digits, poll says

Democratic candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders may be getting lots of media attention as the battle for their party’s presidential nomination heats up, but voters in Iowa appear to be solidly behind President Trump for November.

Minnesota House activity postponed until Monday amid coronavirus outbreak

All Minnesota House activity has been postponed until after 11 a.m. Monday, when the House is scheduled to meet on the floor, Speaker Melissa Hortman just told members and staff in an email.

Coronavirus mitigation efforts to be outlined Friday in Minnesota

Minnesota public health officials will hold a Friday afternoon news conference to announce new community mitigation efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.

House Democrats unveil coronavirus plans as Capitol prepares

Minnesota House Democrats released plans to deal with the coronavirus Wednesday as top elected officials prepare to make changes to how the state Capitol operates.

Minn. legislation easing REAL ID requirement advances

A bill expanding the list of documents Minnesotans can bring to prove state residency on a REAL ID application has passed the Senate Finance committee and heads to the Senate floor amid concerns Minnesota won't be ready for the Oct. 1 deadline.

Disappointing results leave Sanders campaign at crossroads

The face of the Democrats’ far-left flank is suddenly staring up at a towering wall of opposition from his own party, an urgent call to unify against President Donald Trump and a growing delegate disadvantage.

Biden adds Idaho to win total, delivering blow to Sanders

Michigan and five other states held presidential contests on Tuesday at a critical point in the Democratic race.

Minnesota hospitals seek state cash grants amid coronavirus fears

Gov. Tim Walz had barely put his pen to paper Tuesday, freeing up $21 million in emergency funding to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, when new concerns emerged at the state Capitol.

Biden cancels Tampa campaign stop due to 'coronavirus public health emergency'

Former Vice President Joe Biden was scheduled to make a campaign stop in Tampa Thursday, March 12, but canceled the appearance due to "the coronavirus public health emergency."

Minnesota lawmakers pass emergency coronavirus funding

The Minnesota House and Senate voted unanimously Monday to free up $21 million in emergency funding that state health officials need to deal with coronavirus, as lawmakers rush to deal with an outbreak that has alarmed governments across the world.

Sen. Kamala Harris endorses Biden for president

Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden on Sunday and said she would "do everything in my power" to help elect him, becoming the latest dropout from the Democratic race for president to line up behind the former vice president in his battle with Bernie Sanders for the nomination.

Twin Cities janitors reach tentative deal to avoid strike

After months of negotiations, thousands of commercial janitors with SEIU Local 26 reached a Tentative Agreement with their employers, avoiding a strike that was set to begin Monday.