9 Dems threaten House's budget resolution if infrastructure bill isn't passed first
Moderate Democrats in the U.S. House are breaking with Speaker Pelosi, saying they would block a budget resolution unless a separate infrastructure bill is approved first.
Moderate Democrats in the U.S. House are breaking with Speaker Pelosi, saying they would block a budget resolution unless a separate infrastructure bill is approved first.
Minneapolis-based GOP strategist indicted on charges of sex trafficking minors
A Minneapolis-based Republican strategist is facing charges of sex trafficking of minors, according to an indictment unsealed on Thursday.
A Minneapolis-based Republican strategist is facing charges of sex trafficking of minors, according to an indictment unsealed on Thursday.
Twin Cities fuel Minnesota's population gains, Census data show
Across the U.S., people moved to cities and suburbs over the past decade -- and it's no different in Minnesota.
Across the U.S., people moved to cities and suburbs over the past decade -- and it's no different in Minnesota.
Census data shows US is diversifying, White population declining
The Census Bureau has issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade.
The Census Bureau has issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade.
Recount expected in Brooklyn Park mayoral race due to one-vote margin
When election season rolls around, every vote counts and in Brooklyn Park the race for mayor truly came down to the wire.
When election season rolls around, every vote counts and in Brooklyn Park the race for mayor truly came down to the wire.
‘Investment in American families’: Biden outlines $3.5T infrastructure spending plan
President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.
President Biden announced his immediate plans to help bolster American families feeling “the pinch” after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution that will pave the way for a $3.5 trillion spending package.
Minnesota sends Rep. Thompson late payment notice for July 4 traffic stop ticket
Minnesota has sent state Rep. John Thompson a late payment notice because the St. Paul lawmaker has not paid his $286 ticket for driving after suspension on July 4.
Minnesota has sent state Rep. John Thompson a late payment notice because the St. Paul lawmaker has not paid his $286 ticket for driving after suspension on July 4.
Bipartisan Senate passes $1T infrastructure package, sends bill to House
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.
Biden says he ‘respects’ Cuomo’s decision to resign as New York governor
President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.
President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.
Weekend Senate session stretches on to pass $1T infrastructure bill
Senators resigned to staying as long as it takes to overcome Republican holdouts who want to drag out final votes on the bill, one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.
Senators resigned to staying as long as it takes to overcome Republican holdouts who want to drag out final votes on the bill, one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.
Infrastructure bill stalled by GOP after Senate votes to advance
The Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted on Saturday to clear a key procedural hurdle.
The Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted on Saturday to clear a key procedural hurdle.
Pres. Biden signs bill to rename Wayzata Post Office after late Rep. Jim Ramstad
President Joe Biden has signed a bill to rename the Wayzata Post Office in honor of late Minnesota Congressman Jim Ramstad, who died last year after a battle with Parkinson's disease.
President Joe Biden has signed a bill to rename the Wayzata Post Office in honor of late Minnesota Congressman Jim Ramstad, who died last year after a battle with Parkinson's disease.
Minnesota State Senator Franzen, State Auditor Blaha hospitalized after crash
Minnesota Senate Assistant Minority Leader Melisa Franzen and State Auditor Julie Blaha were both hospitalized on Wednesday after they were involved in a crash.
Minnesota Senate Assistant Minority Leader Melisa Franzen and State Auditor Julie Blaha were both hospitalized on Wednesday after they were involved in a crash.
Walz, top lawmakers to push emergency financial aid for drought-plagued farmers
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Gov. Tim Walz and a top lawmakers say they will support an emergency financial relief package for Minnesota farmers during a September special session.
Top Senate Democrat seeks outside investigation of sexual harassment claim
The top Minnesota Senate Democrat is calling for an outside investigation of sexual harassment claims made against a staffer.
The top Minnesota Senate Democrat is calling for an outside investigation of sexual harassment claims made against a staffer.
Plagued by cost overruns, Southwest light rail taps budget reserve
Southwest Light Rail, the biggest public works project in Minnesota history, tapped a lifeline Tuesday to keep construction of the over-budget and behind-schedule line moving.
Southwest Light Rail, the biggest public works project in Minnesota history, tapped a lifeline Tuesday to keep construction of the over-budget and behind-schedule line moving.
Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, made up of some 2,700 pages following a rare weekend session.
Senate still writing thousands of pages of text for $1T infrastructure bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill could be passed “in a matter of days.” But first senators still need to finish writing thousands of pages of text.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill could be passed “in a matter of days.” But first senators still need to finish writing thousands of pages of text.
Rep. John Thompson agrees to apologize for calling GOP member a racist
State Rep. John Thompson has agreed to apologize on the House floor for calling a Republican lawmaker a racist during a June debate.
State Rep. John Thompson has agreed to apologize on the House floor for calling a Republican lawmaker a racist during a June debate.
Trump's tax returns must be turned over to Congress, DOJ says
The DOJ says the Treasury Department must provide former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee.
The DOJ says the Treasury Department must provide former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee.