‘Bulls---': Minnesota lawmakers break off budget talks, accusations fly
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders promised to handle budget negotiations differently in 2019.
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders promised to handle budget negotiations differently in 2019.
Vice President Mike Pence to make two stops in Minnesota Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to make two stops in Minnesota on Thursday to promote the Trump administration's proposed replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to make two stops in Minnesota on Thursday to promote the Trump administration's proposed replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Gov. Walz offers $200 million reduction in budget spending amid negotiations
Late Monday night, Gov. Walz put a global offer on the table for House and Senate leaders to consider: a $200 million reduction in budget spending.
Late Monday night, Gov. Walz put a global offer on the table for House and Senate leaders to consider: a $200 million reduction in budget spending.
No gas tax deal as Walz, legislative leaders meet with deadline looming
Gov. Tim Walz and top legislative leaders met three separate times Monday in hopes of striking a deal on state spending, but a 20-cent per gallon gas tax increase has been a roadblock to any deal.
Gov. Tim Walz and top legislative leaders met three separate times Monday in hopes of striking a deal on state spending, but a 20-cent per gallon gas tax increase has been a roadblock to any deal.
MNLARS no more: State officials agree to scrap system, start over
Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers from both parties agreed Wednesday to scrap the state’s vehicle registration system and start over with privately developed software, a move that could cost $86 million.
Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers from both parties agreed Wednesday to scrap the state’s vehicle registration system and start over with privately developed software, a move that could cost $86 million.
‘We have to make choices': Minnesota Senate approves health care cuts
The Minnesota Senate approved a plan to make deep cuts to health programs Tuesday as Gov. Tim Walz warned the GOP proposal would “decimate” health care for up to 1 million people.
The Minnesota Senate approved a plan to make deep cuts to health programs Tuesday as Gov. Tim Walz warned the GOP proposal would “decimate” health care for up to 1 million people.
Minnesota House votes to rename Lake Calhoun as Bde Maka Ska
Minnesota House Democrats voted to rename Lake Calhoun as Bde Maka Ska on Tuesday, one day after a court ruled that the state DNR did not have the authority to rename the Minneapolis lake on its own.
Minnesota House Democrats voted to rename Lake Calhoun as Bde Maka Ska on Tuesday, one day after a court ruled that the state DNR did not have the authority to rename the Minneapolis lake on its own.
House Democrats approve gas tax hike, gun control over GOP opposition
Minnesota House Democrats approved a 20-cent per gallon gas tax increase and tougher gun restrictions late Monday, despite Republican opposition.
Minnesota House Democrats approved a 20-cent per gallon gas tax increase and tougher gun restrictions late Monday, despite Republican opposition.
Minnesota Senate passes bill to repeal ‘marital rape exception'
The Minnesota Senate voted unanimously to pass a bill that would eliminate the "marital rape exception," which protects participants in voluntary relationships from prosecution for certain criminal sexual conduct.
The Minnesota Senate voted unanimously to pass a bill that would eliminate the "marital rape exception," which protects participants in voluntary relationships from prosecution for certain criminal sexual conduct.
Trump wants to charge asylum-seekers fee to process application
President Donald Trump is proposing charging asylum-seekers a fee to process their applications as he continues to try to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross into the U.S.
President Donald Trump is proposing charging asylum-seekers a fee to process their applications as he continues to try to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross into the U.S.
Former Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
Joe Biden has officially launched his presidential campaign for 2020, making him the 20th Democratic candidate to join the race.
Joe Biden has officially launched his presidential campaign for 2020, making him the 20th Democratic candidate to join the race.
‘Tough pill to swallow': Minnesota school workers say they were shortchanged despite snow day relief
Some Minnesota public school employees say their pay has been shortchanged despite a new state law forgiving districts for snow days incurred this winter.
Some Minnesota public school employees say their pay has been shortchanged despite a new state law forgiving districts for snow days incurred this winter.
Senate Republicans are no-shows to election security negotiations
Senate Republicans were no-shows to Tuesday’s negotiating session over whether to spend $6.6 million in federal money to protect Minnesota’s elections from foreign meddling, days after a federal investigation revealed the state was of interest to Russia in 2016.
Senate Republicans were no-shows to Tuesday’s negotiating session over whether to spend $6.6 million in federal money to protect Minnesota’s elections from foreign meddling, days after a federal investigation revealed the state was of interest to Russia in 2016.
No Joke: Comedian wins election to become next president of Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- A comedian whose only political experience consists of playing a president on TV cruised toward a huge landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election Sunday in what was seen as a reaction against the country's entrenched corruption and low standard of living. Results from 25% of polling stations showed sitcom star Volodymyr Zelenskiy receiving three times as...
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- A comedian whose only political experience consists of playing a president on TV cruised toward a huge landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election Sunday in what was seen as a reaction against the country's entrenched corruption and low standard of living. Results from 25% of polling stations showed sitcom star Volodymyr Zelenskiy receiving three times as...
Rep. Ilhan Omar pulls in nearly $830K in 1st quarter fundraising
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has raised nearly $830,000 in the first quarter for her re-election, a period when she attracted nationwide attention for polarizing remarks on Israel.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has raised nearly $830,000 in the first quarter for her re-election, a period when she attracted nationwide attention for polarizing remarks on Israel.
'Mayor Pete' joins 2020 Dem race as face of new generation
Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, made his official campaign entrance Sunday by claiming the mantle of a youthful generation ready to reshape the country.
Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, made his official campaign entrance Sunday by claiming the mantle of a youthful generation ready to reshape the country.
Minnesota becomes 18th hands-free driving state, law takes effect Aug. 1
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a ban on drivers using cell phones except in hands-free mode Friday, saying the new restrictions would save lives.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a ban on drivers using cell phones except in hands-free mode Friday, saying the new restrictions would save lives.
Walz seeks K-12 funding, draws ‘Santa Claus' comparison
Gov. Tim Walz promoted his proposed K-12 funding increase at a high school Wednesday, prompting the Republican senator who represents the area to compare Walz to Santa Claus.
Gov. Tim Walz promoted his proposed K-12 funding increase at a high school Wednesday, prompting the Republican senator who represents the area to compare Walz to Santa Claus.
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned on Sunday amid the administration's growing frustration and bitterness over the number of Central American families crossing the southern border, two people familiar with the decision said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned on Sunday amid the administration's growing frustration and bitterness over the number of Central American families crossing the southern border, two people familiar with the decision said.
Chicago elects first black female mayor, Lori Lightfoot
Lori Lightfoot has been elected mayor of Chicago.
Lori Lightfoot has been elected mayor of Chicago.