New Minnesota law takes aim at catalytic converter thieves. Will it be enough?
To crack down on catalytic converter thieves, Minnesota will launch an anti-theft program and impose new regulations on scrap buyers.
To crack down on catalytic converter thieves, Minnesota will launch an anti-theft program and impose new regulations on scrap buyers.
New Minnesota law takes aim at catalytic converter thieves. Will it be enough?
Under a new state law, Minnesota will spend $400,000 over the next two years on paint and engraving tools, sending the materials to the highest-theft areas. The law also requires all buyers to follow regulations that currently govern scrap metal dealers -- with an additional requirement to track anti-theft markings on any catalytic converter they buy.
Under a new state law, Minnesota will spend $400,000 over the next two years on paint and engraving tools, sending the materials to the highest-theft areas. The law also requires all buyers to follow regulations that currently govern scrap metal dealers -- with an additional requirement to track anti-theft markings on any catalytic converter they buy.
Minnesota lawmakers hear COVID horror stories as workers seek $250 million in pandemic pay
AFSCME estimates that 1 million workers could fall under the federal government's definition of essential, and lawmakers will now work to decide who will be included in the $250 million that's been authorized.
AFSCME estimates that 1 million workers could fall under the federal government's definition of essential, and lawmakers will now work to decide who will be included in the $250 million that's been authorized.
Minnesota adopts 'clean car' rules to foster electric shift
Minnesota officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles.
Minnesota officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles.
Trump critic Rep. Kinzinger joins committee to investigate US Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot.
Eagan Police photos document Rep. Thompson alleged assault aftermath
As lawmakers continue to call for his resignation, Minnesota Rep. John Thompson has questioned the authenticity of domestic assault police reports. But, photos provided by the Eagan Police Department appear to show Thompson in a 2004 case.
As lawmakers continue to call for his resignation, Minnesota Rep. John Thompson has questioned the authenticity of domestic assault police reports. But, photos provided by the Eagan Police Department appear to show Thompson in a 2004 case.
Garland calls for Senate to approve ATF head to combat gun violence
Attorney General Merrick Garland is launching the strike forces on Thursday in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Merrick Garland is launching the strike forces on Thursday in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Rep. Thompson says he is still weighing decision on resignation after guilty verdict in 2019 case
Rep. Thompson says he is going to take a few days to consider his future in the Minnesota House.
Rep. Thompson says he is going to take a few days to consider his future in the Minnesota House.
Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
GOP vows to pull out of Capitol riot probe after Pelosi rejects 2 members
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won’t participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riots if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won’t participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riots if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed.
GOP lawmakers introduce bill to block funding for universities that provide abortion pills
The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.
The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.
Trump 2017 inaugural committee head arrested, accused of being UAE agent
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Calls for Rep. Thompson's resignation continue at Minnesota State Capitol
Calls are growing louder at the State Capitol for Representative John Thompson to resign, but there is no indication that will happen any time soon.
Calls are growing louder at the State Capitol for Representative John Thompson to resign, but there is no indication that will happen any time soon.
U.S. extends temporary status for Somalis, citing civil strife
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has extended temporary legal status to hundreds of Somalis to allow them to remain in the United States for an additional 18 months during civil strife in the African nation.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has extended temporary legal status to hundreds of Somalis to allow them to remain in the United States for an additional 18 months during civil strife in the African nation.
In statement by attorney, Rep. John Thompson denies abuse allegations
In a statement on Sunday on his behalf, the attorney for Rep. John Thompson denied the past allegations against Thompson, going so far as to question the authenticity of the police reports obtained by FOX 9.
In a statement on Sunday on his behalf, the attorney for Rep. John Thompson denied the past allegations against Thompson, going so far as to question the authenticity of the police reports obtained by FOX 9.
Gov. Walz, DFL leaders call for Rep. Thompson to resign after uncovered domestic violence allegations
Top Minnesota Democrats including Governor Walz are calling for Rep. John Thompson to step down from the Minnesota House after past allegations of domestic violence were uncovered by a FOX 9 investigation.
Top Minnesota Democrats including Governor Walz are calling for Rep. John Thompson to step down from the Minnesota House after past allegations of domestic violence were uncovered by a FOX 9 investigation.
Minnesota State Senator David Tomassoni discloses ALS diagnosis
Despite the diagnosis, Senator Tomassoni says he plans to continue to serve Minnesota's sixth senate district.
Despite the diagnosis, Senator Tomassoni says he plans to continue to serve Minnesota's sixth senate district.
Search for Minnesota lawmaker's residency uncovers domestic assault cases
Questions about Thompson’s residency were raised after he was stopped by St. Paul Police on July 4 for not having a front license plate.
Questions about Thompson’s residency were raised after he was stopped by St. Paul Police on July 4 for not having a front license plate.
Biden welcomes German Chancellor Merkel on her farewell visit to US
President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.
President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.
Child tax credit: Biden, Harris mark first day of payments
Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.
Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.