Bills to curb smoking pass MN House Committee, including Tobacco 21
Three new bills meant to curb smoking in Minnesota made strides in a house committee Tuesday. The House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved the legislation.
Three new bills meant to curb smoking in Minnesota made strides in a house committee Tuesday. The House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved the legislation.
Klobuchar campaign raises over $1 million since announcement
Amy Klobuchar's presidential campaign has raised more than $1 million, according to a release.
Amy Klobuchar's presidential campaign has raised more than $1 million, according to a release.
Gov. Walz will fight Line 3, siding with environmentalists over pipeline backers
In his most controversial decision since taking office, Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he would fight construction of a pipeline in northern Minnesota, siding with environmentalists over the project’s Republican and union backers.
In his most controversial decision since taking office, Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he would fight construction of a pipeline in northern Minnesota, siding with environmentalists over the project’s Republican and union backers.
Minnesota lawmakers respond to Rep. Omar tweet many call anti-Semitic
State and national leaders are responding to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s social media post about Israeli influence, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
State and national leaders are responding to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s social media post about Israeli influence, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Pelosi, top Dems demand apology from Rep. Ilhan Omar for 'anti-Semitic' tweet
Update (1:46 p.m.) - U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeted "listening and learning, but standing strong" followed by a statement in which she apologized and said she did not intend to offend Jewish Americans with her previous tweets.
Update (1:46 p.m.) - U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeted "listening and learning, but standing strong" followed by a statement in which she apologized and said she did not intend to offend Jewish Americans with her previous tweets.
Amy Klobuchar launches presidential bid during snowy Minneapolis rally
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar launched her presidential campaign Sunday afternoon during a snowy rally near downtown Minneapolis, joining a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge President Donald Trump.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar launched her presidential campaign Sunday afternoon during a snowy rally near downtown Minneapolis, joining a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge President Donald Trump.
Prof. David Schultz stops by ahead of Klobuchar announcement
Hamline University Political Science Professor David Schultz stopped by FOX 9 ahead of Senator Amy Klobuchar's big announcement at Boom Island Park.
Hamline University Political Science Professor David Schultz stopped by FOX 9 ahead of Senator Amy Klobuchar's big announcement at Boom Island Park.
Elizabeth Warren makes presidential bid official with call for change
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren made her bid for the presidency official on Saturday in this working-class city, grounding her 2020 campaign in a populist call to fight economic inequality and build "an America that works for everyone."
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren made her bid for the presidency official on Saturday in this working-class city, grounding her 2020 campaign in a populist call to fight economic inequality and build "an America that works for everyone."
Minnesota gun group says it's a nonprofit, but was revoked
Minnesota Gun Rights, a group that promotes itself as a registered nonprofit, had its tax-exempt status revoked in 2016 and hasn’t been reinstated, a FOX 9 investigation has found.
Minnesota Gun Rights, a group that promotes itself as a registered nonprofit, had its tax-exempt status revoked in 2016 and hasn’t been reinstated, a FOX 9 investigation has found.
Abrams rebuts Trump: ‘We do not succeed alone'
Stacey Abrams steps into the brightest spotlight of her political career Tuesday night with a speech intended to draw a clear contrast between Democrats and President Donald Trump.
Stacey Abrams steps into the brightest spotlight of her political career Tuesday night with a speech intended to draw a clear contrast between Democrats and President Donald Trump.
What to watch during Trump's State of the Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump, a uniter? That's the approach advisers say Trump will take in his first State of the Union address delivered under divided government. A president who's mocked everyone from women to the U.S. intelligence community, foreign leaders and members of Congress is expected to speak Tuesday night of setting aside hard feelings and moving forward.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump, a uniter? That's the approach advisers say Trump will take in his first State of the Union address delivered under divided government. A president who's mocked everyone from women to the U.S. intelligence community, foreign leaders and members of Congress is expected to speak Tuesday night of setting aside hard feelings and moving forward.
U.S. prepares to start building portion of Texas border wall
The U.S. government is preparing to begin construction of more border walls and fencing in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, likely on federally owned land set aside as wildlife refuge property.
The U.S. government is preparing to begin construction of more border walls and fencing in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, likely on federally owned land set aside as wildlife refuge property.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker launches 2020 presidential bid
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has launched his 2020 presidential campaign.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has launched his 2020 presidential campaign.
Kids' lemonade stands would avoid police crackdown under proposed Minnesota bill
In the dead of winter, a Minnesota state senator is looking ahead to summer with legislation blocking police from shutting down kids’ lemonade and hot dog stands.
In the dead of winter, a Minnesota state senator is looking ahead to summer with legislation blocking police from shutting down kids’ lemonade and hot dog stands.
Sen. Tina Smith reflects on government shutdown news
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith stopped by FOX 9 to talk about the latest news on the government shutdown.
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith stopped by FOX 9 to talk about the latest news on the government shutdown.
Trump delays State of the Union address until after the shutdown
President Donald Trump has announced he will delay the State of the Union Address until after the government shutdown is resolved.
President Donald Trump has announced he will delay the State of the Union Address until after the government shutdown is resolved.
Trump wants to deliver State of Union next week as planned
The White House is moving forward with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union speech next week in front of a joint session of Congress - despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it.
The White House is moving forward with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union speech next week in front of a joint session of Congress - despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it.
Family members seek changes after loved ones killed by distracted drivers
Family members drove home the horrors of distracted driving Tuesday as Minnesota lawmakers took the first step toward a crackdown.
Family members drove home the horrors of distracted driving Tuesday as Minnesota lawmakers took the first step toward a crackdown.
Facing long odds, advocates of legalized sports betting must make decision
The odds of legalizing sports gambling in Minnesota appear to be long in 2019, and one advocate says it’s time to compromise with Native American tribes that have thrown up a major roadblock.
The odds of legalizing sports gambling in Minnesota appear to be long in 2019, and one advocate says it’s time to compromise with Native American tribes that have thrown up a major roadblock.
Arizona lawmaker wants to tax porn users to help pay for border wall
A state representative in Arizona wants to levy a tax on porn and use some of that money to build a border wall between the United States and Mexico.
A state representative in Arizona wants to levy a tax on porn and use some of that money to build a border wall between the United States and Mexico.