MN lawmaker apologizes for yanking mic from opponent
A Minnesota state lawmaker who is running for re-election is apologizing after he yanked a microphone from the hand of his opponent during a televised legislative forum.
A Minnesota state lawmaker who is running for re-election is apologizing after he yanked a microphone from the hand of his opponent during a televised legislative forum.
'Interfere in an election': Keith Ellison's lawyer slams divorce record inquiry
A Hennepin County family court referee says he’ll decide by Friday whether to unseal records in Democratic Attorney General candidate Keith Ellison’s divorce file.
A Hennepin County family court referee says he’ll decide by Friday whether to unseal records in Democratic Attorney General candidate Keith Ellison’s divorce file.
‘Such an incredible increase:' Early voting numbers soar across Minnesota
So many people are voting by absentee ballot in Hennepin County that elections officials have to find a new way to look at the numbers.
So many people are voting by absentee ballot in Hennepin County that elections officials have to find a new way to look at the numbers.
Minnesota TV reporter fired for wearing Trump hat at rally
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - A southern Minnesota television reporter who wore a "Make America Great Again" hat to a Trump rally that he was covering has been fired.
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - A southern Minnesota television reporter who wore a "Make America Great Again" hat to a Trump rally that he was covering has been fired.
Flake's a yes, 'unless something big changes'
WASHINGTON (AP/KSAZ) - Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said he will vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh "unless something big changes." But Flake added that he doesn't expect anything to change. He was one of a handful of senators who hadn't said how he would vote on Kavanaugh.
WASHINGTON (AP/KSAZ) - Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said he will vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh "unless something big changes." But Flake added that he doesn't expect anything to change. He was one of a handful of senators who hadn't said how he would vote on Kavanaugh.
Attorney: Keith Ellison abuse claim unsubstantiated
A lawyer investigating a woman's claim that she was physically abused by Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison has concluded the allegation is unsubstantiated.
A lawyer investigating a woman's claim that she was physically abused by Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison has concluded the allegation is unsubstantiated.
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison asks for House Ethics investigation of abuse allegation
U.S. Representative Keith Ellison said he is requesting a House Ethics Committee investigation into the allegation of physical abuse from an ex-girlfriend.
U.S. Representative Keith Ellison said he is requesting a House Ethics Committee investigation into the allegation of physical abuse from an ex-girlfriend.
Siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar endorse his opponent, Gosar responds
Six siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar have urged voters to cast their ballots against the Arizona Republican in November in an unusual political ad sponsored by the rival candidate.
Six siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar have urged voters to cast their ballots against the Arizona Republican in November in an unusual political ad sponsored by the rival candidate.
Rep. Jim Knoblach quits campaign amid allegations of inappropriate touching
Minnesota state Rep. Jim Knoblach has abruptly ended his re-election campaign amid allegations of inappropriate touching from his adult daughter.
Minnesota state Rep. Jim Knoblach has abruptly ended his re-election campaign amid allegations of inappropriate touching from his adult daughter.
Escalating trade war with China could affect Minnesotans
President Trump is stepping up his trade war, announcing a new series of tariffs on Chinese imports. Those measures could have a big effect on all Minnesotans.
President Trump is stepping up his trade war, announcing a new series of tariffs on Chinese imports. Those measures could have a big effect on all Minnesotans.
President Trump tweets endorsement for congressional candidate Hughes
President Donald Trump is endorsing Minnesota congressional candidate Dave Hughes.
President Donald Trump is endorsing Minnesota congressional candidate Dave Hughes.
Rancorous, partisan start for Kavanaugh high court hearing
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh declared fervently at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday the court "must never, never be viewed as a partisan institution." But that was at the end of a marathon day marked by rancorous exchanges between Democrats and Republicans, including dire Democratic fears that he would be President Donald Trump's advocate on the high court.
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh declared fervently at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday the court "must never, never be viewed as a partisan institution." But that was at the end of a marathon day marked by rancorous exchanges between Democrats and Republicans, including dire Democratic fears that he would be President Donald Trump's advocate on the high court.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel won't seek 3rd term
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced he will not seek re-election in the 2019 Chicago mayoral race in an unscheduled announcement on Tuesday.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced he will not seek re-election in the 2019 Chicago mayoral race in an unscheduled announcement on Tuesday.
Former Arizona U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl to replace John McCain
Prolonging the uncertainty over who will fill the late John McCain's U.S. Senate seat, the governor of Arizona on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Sen. Jon Kyl but said he has only committed to serve until the end of the year.
Prolonging the uncertainty over who will fill the late John McCain's U.S. Senate seat, the governor of Arizona on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Sen. Jon Kyl but said he has only committed to serve until the end of the year.
Minnesota political minds weigh in ahead of Kavanaugh judiciary hearing
With Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy hanging his robe, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has spent the weekend bracing for a grueling senate judiciary hearing.
With Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy hanging his robe, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has spent the weekend bracing for a grueling senate judiciary hearing.
Johnson and Walz square off in gubernatorial debate at the MN State Fair
Candidates Tim Walz and Jeff Johnson squared off at the MPR stage Friday at the Minnesota State Fair in another gubernatorial debate.
Candidates Tim Walz and Jeff Johnson squared off at the MPR stage Friday at the Minnesota State Fair in another gubernatorial debate.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stops by Fox 9 during MN State Fair
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stopped by the Fox 9 stage to talk during the Minnesota State Fair.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stopped by the Fox 9 stage to talk during the Minnesota State Fair.
Farewell statement from Arizona Senator John McCain
Rick Davis, Senator John McCain’s former presidential campaign manager and a family spokesman, read McCain's farewell statement during a news conference at the Arizona State Capitol.
Rick Davis, Senator John McCain’s former presidential campaign manager and a family spokesman, read McCain's farewell statement during a news conference at the Arizona State Capitol.
Sen. Tina Smith stops by Fox 9 during Minnesota State Fair
Senator Tina Smith stopped by the Fox 9 State Fair stage to talk politics.
Senator Tina Smith stopped by the Fox 9 State Fair stage to talk politics.
Arizona Senator John McCain discontinues medical treatment for brain cancer
Arizona Sen. John McCain has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for brain cancer, according to a family statement.
Arizona Sen. John McCain has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for brain cancer, according to a family statement.