Elizabeth Warren wins Minnesota State Fair 'bean ballot' in landslide
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren won the Minnesota DFL’s state fair “bean ballot” straw poll, which – while unofficial – is being viewed by officials in both parties as worth more than a hill of beans.
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren won the Minnesota DFL’s state fair “bean ballot” straw poll, which – while unofficial – is being viewed by officials in both parties as worth more than a hill of beans.
Pentagon approves $3.6B in funds from military projects to build 175 miles of Trump's border wall
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
Poll: Minnesotans high on legal marijuana
In their state fair polls, the Minnesota House and Senate both asked whether recreational marijuana should be legalized at age 21.
In their state fair polls, the Minnesota House and Senate both asked whether recreational marijuana should be legalized at age 21.
Minnesota DHS gets new leader who faces senators’ questions Tuesday
Minnesota’s biggest state agency got its new leader Tuesday when new human services commissioner Jodi Harpstead took charge, but Harpstead is not in for a warm welcome from everyone.
Minnesota’s biggest state agency got its new leader Tuesday when new human services commissioner Jodi Harpstead took charge, but Harpstead is not in for a warm welcome from everyone.
Political discourse at State Fair shows off 'the worst' of Minnesota, party leaders say
After several unpleasant encounters, party leaders from both sides are saying that political discourse at the Minnesota State Fair shows off 'the worst' of our state. Some have even installed security cameras in the booths.
After several unpleasant encounters, party leaders from both sides are saying that political discourse at the Minnesota State Fair shows off 'the worst' of our state. Some have even installed security cameras in the booths.
Rep. Omar releases death threat made against her, others
In a tweet Wednesday, Rep. Ilhan Omar shared the frightening text of a threat made against her.
In a tweet Wednesday, Rep. Ilhan Omar shared the frightening text of a threat made against her.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar swings by FOX 9 booth at Minnesota State Fair
As she seeks the 202 Democratic presidential nomination, Senator Amy Klobuchar took time off to spend a day at the fair.
As she seeks the 202 Democratic presidential nomination, Senator Amy Klobuchar took time off to spend a day at the fair.
Fellow Democrats rush to Ilhan Omar's defense amid controversies
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus said they appeared in Minneapolis on Friday to embrace U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar amid a series of controversies, including an allegation that Omar misused campaign money to carry on an affair.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus said they appeared in Minneapolis on Friday to embrace U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar amid a series of controversies, including an allegation that Omar misused campaign money to carry on an affair.
Another Minnesota DHS official resigns amid department turmoil
A fourth official at the Minnesota Department of Human Services is set to step down next month.
A fourth official at the Minnesota Department of Human Services is set to step down next month.
Fanduel sportsbook opens near Minnesota border; I-35 will be 'awfully busy'
Operators of a new Fanduel sportsbook in northern Iowa expect so much of their business to come from the Twin Cities that they didn't choose an Iowa sports star to place the ceremonial first bet Thursday.
Operators of a new Fanduel sportsbook in northern Iowa expect so much of their business to come from the Twin Cities that they didn't choose an Iowa sports star to place the ceremonial first bet Thursday.
CAIR calls for 24/7 security for Rep. Omar after death threat
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling for around-the-clock security for Representative Ilhan Omar after the congresswoman shared a threat made against her on Wednesday.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling for around-the-clock security for Representative Ilhan Omar after the congresswoman shared a threat made against her on Wednesday.
U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy to resign in September, citing family health concern
U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, the Republican who represents central and western Wisconsin in Congress, says he will resign next month because his ninth child due in October has a heart condition.
U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, the Republican who represents central and western Wisconsin in Congress, says he will resign next month because his ninth child due in October has a heart condition.
Ex-Rep. Joe Walsh to challenge Trump in 2020 GOP primary
Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman, says he'll challenge President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020.
Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman, says he'll challenge President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020.
Bernie Sanders visits Minnesota State Fair, seeks repeat victory
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders visited the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday afternoon as he seeks back-to-back wins in a battleground state targeted by President Donald Trump.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders visited the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday afternoon as he seeks back-to-back wins in a battleground state targeted by President Donald Trump.
Klobuchar campaigns at fair as other 2020 Dems make stops in Minnesota
As the state fair kicks off this weekend, Minnesota Senator and 2020 hopeful Amy Klobuchar is facing stiff competition from other Democrats.
As the state fair kicks off this weekend, Minnesota Senator and 2020 hopeful Amy Klobuchar is facing stiff competition from other Democrats.
Town halls? Some Minnesota congressional delegates don't love ‘em
Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation have a love-hate relationship with town hall meetings, where they risk coming face-to-face with angry voters and challenging questions in a potentially embarrassing public setting.
Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation have a love-hate relationship with town hall meetings, where they risk coming face-to-face with angry voters and challenging questions in a potentially embarrassing public setting.
Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy is strong
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
Gov. Walz says 'here's the schedule' for gun reform hearing while holding up blank paper
Gov. Tim Walz called out the GOP-controlled Senate on the lack of gun reform hearings on the schedule in the wake of two mass shootings last weekend.
Gov. Tim Walz called out the GOP-controlled Senate on the lack of gun reform hearings on the schedule in the wake of two mass shootings last weekend.
Trump faces protests as he visits Dayton, El Paso
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - President Donald Trump defended his rhetoric Wednesday as he headed out to offer a message of healing and unity in El Paso and Dayton, where he was to be met by unusual hostility from people who fault his own incendiary words as contributing to last weekend's mass shootings.
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - President Donald Trump defended his rhetoric Wednesday as he headed out to offer a message of healing and unity in El Paso and Dayton, where he was to be met by unusual hostility from people who fault his own incendiary words as contributing to last weekend's mass shootings.
Trump claims he wants stronger gun measures, doesn't say how
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump claimed Monday he wanted Washington to "come together" after two weekend mass shootings on legislation providing "strong background checks" for gun users, but he provided no details and previous gun control measures have languished in the Republican-controlled Senate.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump claimed Monday he wanted Washington to "come together" after two weekend mass shootings on legislation providing "strong background checks" for gun users, but he provided no details and previous gun control measures have languished in the Republican-controlled Senate.