Metro Transit’s violence-prevention plan would take years to implement, docs show
A Metro Transit proposal to hire dozens of fare checkers – a plan aimed at freeing up police to address increasing violence on buses and light rail trains – would take years to implement, according to state documents released Thursday.
A Metro Transit proposal to hire dozens of fare checkers – a plan aimed at freeing up police to address increasing violence on buses and light rail trains – would take years to implement, according to state documents released Thursday.
‘It’s in your hands:’ Fire victims’ families beg Minn. lawmakers for sprinklers
Family and friends of the five victims of a deadly Minneapolis fire pleaded with state lawmakers to force apartment building owners to retrofit their high-rises with sprinklers.
Family and friends of the five victims of a deadly Minneapolis fire pleaded with state lawmakers to force apartment building owners to retrofit their high-rises with sprinklers.
Minnesota lawmakers call for more financial aid for 2019 spring flooding following damage underestimation
The Minnesota congressional delegation is calling upon FEMA to provide more financial aid to the state to assist communities that were impacted by last year's spring flooding. This comes after the FEMA's finalized damage assessment was determined to be nearly double its original assessment.
The Minnesota congressional delegation is calling upon FEMA to provide more financial aid to the state to assist communities that were impacted by last year's spring flooding. This comes after the FEMA's finalized damage assessment was determined to be nearly double its original assessment.
Klobuchar rushes staff to Nevada, launches ads
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who surged into contention in the 2020 presidential race with a third-place in New Hampshire this week, is rushing staff and money into Nevada ahead of the state’s Feb. 22 caucuses.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who surged into contention in the 2020 presidential race with a third-place in New Hampshire this week, is rushing staff and money into Nevada ahead of the state’s Feb. 22 caucuses.
Iowa Democratic Party chair resigns after caucus embarrassment
After a disastrous caucus night led to delays in results reporting, and candidates eventually calling for a recanvass, the head of Iowa's Democratic Party is stepping down.
After a disastrous caucus night led to delays in results reporting, and candidates eventually calling for a recanvass, the head of Iowa's Democratic Party is stepping down.
New Hampshire primary: Sanders wins; Buttigieg follows close behind
Bernie Sanders held a small lead over Pete Buttigieg Tuesday night as final results were coming in in the New Hampshire Democratic primary.
Bernie Sanders held a small lead over Pete Buttigieg Tuesday night as final results were coming in in the New Hampshire Democratic primary.
Klobuchar takes third in New Hampshire primary, Sanders wins
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar rode a strong debate performance and a last-minute surge in support to a third-place finish in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary, breathing life into her campaign.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar rode a strong debate performance and a last-minute surge in support to a third-place finish in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary, breathing life into her campaign.
Inspired by CROWN Act, Minnesota lawmaker introduces bill to protect natural hair
The topic of natural hair gathered some attention during this year’s Oscars as “Hair Love” won the award for Best Animated Short Film.
The topic of natural hair gathered some attention during this year’s Oscars as “Hair Love” won the award for Best Animated Short Film.
Push for permanent daylight saving time returns to Minnesota legislature
In a few weeks, we'll spring forward for daylight saving time, but if a group of bipartisan lawmakers have their way, Minnesota will once and for all keep those clocks forward forever.
In a few weeks, we'll spring forward for daylight saving time, but if a group of bipartisan lawmakers have their way, Minnesota will once and for all keep those clocks forward forever.
Democrat Andrew Yang is suspending his 2020 bid for president
Democrat Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur who created buzz for his presidential campaign by championing a universal basic income that would give every American adult $1,000 per month, suspended his 2020 bid on Tuesday.
Democrat Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur who created buzz for his presidential campaign by championing a universal basic income that would give every American adult $1,000 per month, suspended his 2020 bid on Tuesday.
Bonding bill top priority for both sides in 2020 legislative session
The 2020 legislative session starts Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol, where the top job for state lawmakers will be passing a bonding bill.
The 2020 legislative session starts Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol, where the top job for state lawmakers will be passing a bonding bill.
Why New Hampshire's primary matters after Iowa Caucus debacle
The Democratic presidential primary race has pivoted to unpredictable New Hampshire after a wild night at the Iowa caucuses. The small New England state with a tendency to shock and surprise will have its say Tuesday.
The Democratic presidential primary race has pivoted to unpredictable New Hampshire after a wild night at the Iowa caucuses. The small New England state with a tendency to shock and surprise will have its say Tuesday.
‘Give me that chance:’ Klobuchar hopes for boost on eve of N.H. primary
With her campaign on the line, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar raced to five events across New Hampshire on Monday on the eve of the first-in-the-nation primary there.
With her campaign on the line, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar raced to five events across New Hampshire on Monday on the eve of the first-in-the-nation primary there.
Iowa Democratic Party sign falls as Chair addresses media
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price addressed the media Monday, responding to questions about the problems that arose on caucus night.
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price addressed the media Monday, responding to questions about the problems that arose on caucus night.
Bloomberg expands Minnesota footprint as part of Super Tuesday push
On Tuesday, voters in New Hampshire will head to the polls to decide on a Democratic candidate. However, while other candidates have their eyes on the Granite State, Mike Bloomberg is laying groundwork in other major states, including Minnesota.
On Tuesday, voters in New Hampshire will head to the polls to decide on a Democratic candidate. However, while other candidates have their eyes on the Granite State, Mike Bloomberg is laying groundwork in other major states, including Minnesota.
Klobuchar raises $2 million in hours after New Hampshire debate
Friday's pre-primary debate in New Hampshire appears to have been a big success for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar as her campaign reports that she raised $2 million in the hours following the contest.
Friday's pre-primary debate in New Hampshire appears to have been a big success for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar as her campaign reports that she raised $2 million in the hours following the contest.
Trump fires two key impeachment witnesses - Alexander Vindman, Gordon Sondland
President Donald Trump fired two key witnesses during his impeachment trial - ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, and National Security Council aide, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.
President Donald Trump fired two key witnesses during his impeachment trial - ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, and National Security Council aide, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.
House OKs bill letting undocumented immigrants seek damages from employers
Like California's controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act's stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.
Like California's controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act's stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.
Minnesotans request nearly 44,000 absentee ballots in presidential primaries so far
Of the 44,000 requested ballots, more than 17,000 have been accepted so far.
Of the 44,000 requested ballots, more than 17,000 have been accepted so far.
Iowa caucus results show Pete Buttigieg leading with 100 percent of precincts reporting
The Democratic candidate and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana appeared to lead with 26.2% and 564.012 state delegate equivalents.
The Democratic candidate and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana appeared to lead with 26.2% and 564.012 state delegate equivalents.