Minnesota Senate approves bill restricting bail charities like Minnesota Freedom Fund
Lawmakers in Minnesota Senate have approved a bill that would restrict which suspects that bail charities, like the Minnesota Freedom Fund, can bail out.
Lawmakers in Minnesota Senate have approved a bill that would restrict which suspects that bail charities, like the Minnesota Freedom Fund, can bail out.
House Republicans choose Rep. Elise Stefanik as new conference chair, replacing Liz Cheney
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Minnesota House passes recreational marijuana bill
While the House approved the bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota, the state Senate is unlikely to follow suit.
While the House approved the bill that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota, the state Senate is unlikely to follow suit.
MN House to hold recreational marijuana vote Thursday
Minnesota House Democrats have scheduled their recreational marijuana legalization bill for a floor vote Thursday.
Minnesota House Democrats have scheduled their recreational marijuana legalization bill for a floor vote Thursday.
Special session looms as deals on police, taxes elude Minnesota lawmakers
Top Minnesota lawmakers acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that they will need a special session to finish the state budget.
Top Minnesota lawmakers acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that they will need a special session to finish the state budget.
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney is no longer the Chair of the House Republican Conference, nor is she the third highest-ranking House Republican after falling out of favor with her Republican colleagues with her public criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Republicans criticize 'Wasteful Walz' on COVID, but GOP accused of racism
Senate Republicans accused the Governor of wasteful spending during the coronavirus response, but many of their critiques were related to minority community outreach.
Senate Republicans accused the Governor of wasteful spending during the coronavirus response, but many of their critiques were related to minority community outreach.
Lawmakers debate Northstar's future after 96% ridership plunge
Minnesota lawmakers are debating whether to mothball the Northstar Line commuter rail or heavily subsidize it in the hopes that its customer base rebounds after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota lawmakers are debating whether to mothball the Northstar Line commuter rail or heavily subsidize it in the hopes that its customer base rebounds after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota will get $2.8 billion from federal COVID relief. Will it bridge budget divide?
Minnesota will get $2.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding, even more than previously expected, and the money will start arriving as state lawmakers face crunch time in budget negotiations.
Minnesota will get $2.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding, even more than previously expected, and the money will start arriving as state lawmakers face crunch time in budget negotiations.
New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government
The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.
The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.
Minnesota marijuana legalization bill set for House vote
Marijuana legalization legislation in Minnesota is set for a historic vote next week in the House, but chances are slim it will make it through the Senate.
Marijuana legalization legislation in Minnesota is set for a historic vote next week in the House, but chances are slim it will make it through the Senate.
Minnesota House passes bill to allow sign and release warrants following Daunte Wright shooting
The legislation follows the shooting of Daunte Wright last month in Brooklyn Center...
The legislation follows the shooting of Daunte Wright last month in Brooklyn Center...
Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
Senate GOP seeks free pass for COVID violators, wiping away fines
Minnesota Senate Republicans say business owners who were fined for flaunting the state's COVID-19 public health orders should get a free pass.
Minnesota Senate Republicans say business owners who were fined for flaunting the state's COVID-19 public health orders should get a free pass.
Bidens, Carters pose for a photo during visit to Plains
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden took a historic photo when they paid a visit to Plains, Georgia, and the residence of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden took a historic photo when they paid a visit to Plains, Georgia, and the residence of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
Minnesota Senate passes voter ID requirement, unlikely to become law
The Minnesota Senate passed a voter identification requirement Monday, though it almost certainly won't become law.
The Minnesota Senate passed a voter identification requirement Monday, though it almost certainly won't become law.
‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
Newsmax apologizes to Dominion worker for false voter fraud claims
Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election Day to the detriment of former President Donald Trump.
Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election Day to the detriment of former President Donald Trump.
Walz, DFL: Police changes must be top priority as budget negotiations start
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Democratic lawmakers pressed for tighter restrictions on police Thursday as Senate Republicans prepare to open negotiations over the public safety budget.
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Democratic lawmakers pressed for tighter restrictions on police Thursday as Senate Republicans prepare to open negotiations over the public safety budget.
Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.
Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.