State party convention recap
Fox 9's Samuel King recaps a long weekend of politics in Minnesota.
Fox 9's Samuel King recaps a long weekend of politics in Minnesota.
GOP endorses Jeff Johnson in Minnesota governor's race
Minnesota Republicans have endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson to run for governor.
Minnesota Republicans have endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson to run for governor.
Johnson and Murphy win Minnesota governor endorsements
Republican activists endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson for a second run at governor Saturday and Democrats backed longtime state Rep. Erin Murphy for the same race, but both still face certain primary challenges that could mean neither is on the ballot in November.
Republican activists endorsed Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson for a second run at governor Saturday and Democrats backed longtime state Rep. Erin Murphy for the same race, but both still face certain primary challenges that could mean neither is on the ballot in November.
Klobuchar, Smith receive DFL endorsement at convention
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith both received endorsements from the DFL party at the convention held Friday in Rochester, Minnesota. The party is looking to hold on to both U.S. Senate seats in the election this fall.
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith both received endorsements from the DFL party at the convention held Friday in Rochester, Minnesota. The party is looking to hold on to both U.S. Senate seats in the election this fall.
Newberger, Housley win GOP endorsement for Senate races
State Representative Jim Newberger and State Senator Karin Housley each won the endorsement from the GOP at the party convention in Duluth Friday night.
State Representative Jim Newberger and State Senator Karin Housley each won the endorsement from the GOP at the party convention in Duluth Friday night.
Rep. Erik Paulsen to hold 3 town halls in Minnesota Wednesday
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen of Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District will host three in-person town hall meetings Wednesday in Hamel, Chanhassen and Brooklyn Park.
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen of Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District will host three in-person town hall meetings Wednesday in Hamel, Chanhassen and Brooklyn Park.
Michelle Fischbach resigns senate seat, takes oath of office as Lt. Gov.
State Senator Michelle Fischbach resigned from the state senate and took the oath of office Friday, officially becoming Minnesota's lieutenant governor.
State Senator Michelle Fischbach resigned from the state senate and took the oath of office Friday, officially becoming Minnesota's lieutenant governor.
Gov. Dayton vetoes bill with harsher penalties for protesters
Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a GOP-backed bill that would increase penalties for protesters who block freeways or transit lines.
Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a GOP-backed bill that would increase penalties for protesters who block freeways or transit lines.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivers first State of the City Address
The mayor of St. Paul used his first State of the City speech to highlight community expansion and gather feedback from the public Saturday morning.
The mayor of St. Paul used his first State of the City speech to highlight community expansion and gather feedback from the public Saturday morning.
Hands-free driving bill going 'nowhere' at Minnesota Capitol
A bill requiring hands-free cell phone use in your car appears to be going "nowhere" at the Capitol this session.
A bill requiring hands-free cell phone use in your car appears to be going "nowhere" at the Capitol this session.
MN lawmakers' to-do list is long, time is running short
Just like they started the session, Minnesota's Legislature is entering the homestretch with a long to-do list. But now they have only a week to finish it.
Just like they started the session, Minnesota's Legislature is entering the homestretch with a long to-do list. But now they have only a week to finish it.
Gov. Dayton makes another push for affordable healthcare
Governor Dayton is pushing the legislature one more time to let more people buy-in to MinnesotaCare to get affordable health insurance. But so far, the legislature has no interest.
Governor Dayton is pushing the legislature one more time to let more people buy-in to MinnesotaCare to get affordable health insurance. But so far, the legislature has no interest.
Minnesota Senate passes bills tightening state DWI laws
The Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that will apply the DWI law to snowmobiles and ATVs. The bill comes after 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter Jr. was killed by an intoxicated snowmobiler on Chicago Lake this winter.
The Minnesota Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that will apply the DWI law to snowmobiles and ATVs. The bill comes after 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter Jr. was killed by an intoxicated snowmobiler on Chicago Lake this winter.
MN Senate votes to modify DWI laws to include huffing compressed air
The Minnesota Senate voted 62-4 Wednesday to modify DWI law to include huffing the chemical found in keyboard cleaner.
The Minnesota Senate voted 62-4 Wednesday to modify DWI law to include huffing the chemical found in keyboard cleaner.
Minnesota House passes tax bill, DFL blasts bill for being corporate-friendly
The Minnesota House passed a tax plan, which Republicans say would bring the first income tax rate cut to the state in almost twenty years.
The Minnesota House passed a tax plan, which Republicans say would bring the first income tax rate cut to the state in almost twenty years.
Minnesota lawmakers present new sexual harassment policy
It's been months since longtime State Representative Tony Cornish resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, and on Monday, lawmakers discussed some big revisions to a sexual harassment policy.
It's been months since longtime State Representative Tony Cornish resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, and on Monday, lawmakers discussed some big revisions to a sexual harassment policy.
Democratic Party suing Russia, Trump campaign and Wikileaks, claiming conspiracy in 2016 election
The Democratic National Committee has sued President Donald Trump's campaign, his son, his son-in-law, the Russian Federation and WikiLeaks, saying they conspired to help Trump win the 2016 presidential election.
The Democratic National Committee has sued President Donald Trump's campaign, his son, his son-in-law, the Russian Federation and WikiLeaks, saying they conspired to help Trump win the 2016 presidential election.
MNIT cyber security plan received with hesitation after troubled MNLARS
Minnesota's IT services unveiled its five-year cyber security plan with the aim to protect state data and systems from attacks. However, lawmakers received the plan with hesitation as this is the agency behind the troubled MNLARS system.
Minnesota's IT services unveiled its five-year cyber security plan with the aim to protect state data and systems from attacks. However, lawmakers received the plan with hesitation as this is the agency behind the troubled MNLARS system.
What went wrong? Lawmakers discuss investigation into MNLARS problems
The man fired for the disaster of the new vehicle registration system, MNLARS, ended up in the hotseat. Now, lawmakers are trying to get answer into what went wrong.
The man fired for the disaster of the new vehicle registration system, MNLARS, ended up in the hotseat. Now, lawmakers are trying to get answer into what went wrong.
North Korea tells U.S. that Kim Jong Un ready to discuss nukes
WASHINGTON (AP) - North Korea's government has communicated with the United States to say that leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with President Donald Trump, officials said Sunday, increasing the likelihood that the unprecedented summit will actually occur.
WASHINGTON (AP) - North Korea's government has communicated with the United States to say that leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with President Donald Trump, officials said Sunday, increasing the likelihood that the unprecedented summit will actually occur.