Minnesota senators push to declare Feb. 22 'Officer Arik Matson Day' statewide

The mayors of Albert Lea and Waseca already made the declarations in their cities, but two senators are hoping to make it a statewide celebration of Matson and all law enforcement and first responders.

AP FACT CHECK: Dems' debate flubs; Trump untruths at rally

Remaining Democratic presidential candidates debated one another in Las Vegas while President Trump rallied a crowed in Phoenix, Arizona.

Democratic debate: Candidates fiercely attack Bloomberg over remarks on women, people of color

From the opening bell, Democratic presidential foes unleashed an aggressive verbal assault on New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised new questions about Bernie Sanders' take-no-prisoners politics in a contentious debate.

New bill could allow Minnesota drivers convicted of DWI to sidestep 'whiskey plates'

You can call them a scarlet letter or a mark of shame, if you will. But now, drivers are getting a chance to avoid the special license plates that certain DWI offenders are required to have on their car.

U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn announces he has stage four kidney cancer

U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, who represents southern Minnesota, announced Wednesday that he has had stage four cancer for about one year.

Rod Blagojevich arrives home in Chicago following Trump commutation

Rod Blagojevich was released from prison Tuesday night and arrived home in Chicago Wednesday morning after President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of the former Illinois governor.

Future rape kits would be tested under Minnesota legislation

Minnesota lawmakers say they have a plan to get all of the state's sexual assault kits tested, concerned that the current setup isn't fair to victims.

'Not true!' Frey, House Republicans tussle over Twin Cities crime

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused House Republicans of playing politics with proposals aimed at crime in the Twin Cities, after GOP members said Monday they were scared to take public transit and painted city officials as disinterested in the issue.

Klobuchar campaign reports $12 million raised over the past week

Sen. Amy Klobuchar says her Democratic presidential campaign has raised $12 million over the past week, citing greater voter interest after her performance in New Hampshire. 

Jane Sanders, Bernie Sanders' wife, stops by FOX 9

Democratic presidential frontrunner Bernie Sanders' wife, Jane, stopped by FOX 9 Saturday to talk about the 2020 election and more.

Jane Sanders, Bernie Sanders' wife, marches for Native women in Minneapolis

Democratic presidential frontrunner Bernie Sanders' wife, Jane, marched with Native Americans in Minneapolis on Friday to call attention to crimes committed against indigenous women and girls.