Trump's border security proclamation doesn't yet affect Minnesota National Guard
Minnesota won't be sending National Guard members to protect the United States border with Mexico—at least for now—after President Donald Trump talked of plans earlier this week to "guard the border with our military."
Minnesota won't be sending National Guard members to protect the United States border with Mexico—at least for now—after President Donald Trump talked of plans earlier this week to "guard the border with our military."
Minneapolis Mayor: Easing marijuana laws could help prevent opioid abuse
New research suggests opioid use is lower in states that have eased marijuana laws, and on Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he's ready to make it legal if it means that marijuana could potentially save lives.
New research suggests opioid use is lower in states that have eased marijuana laws, and on Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he's ready to make it legal if it means that marijuana could potentially save lives.
Dallet defeats Screnock in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
UPDATE (8:58 p.m.): Judge Rebecca Dallet has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating Judge Michael Screnock.
UPDATE (8:58 p.m.): Judge Rebecca Dallet has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating Judge Michael Screnock.
President Trump blames state of DACA on Democrats
An annual tradition came with a side of politics Monday as the First Family hosted thousands on the White House lawn for the Easter egg roll. President Donald Trump insisted Democrats were to blame for a lack of action on DACA.
An annual tradition came with a side of politics Monday as the First Family hosted thousands on the White House lawn for the Easter egg roll. President Donald Trump insisted Democrats were to blame for a lack of action on DACA.
Gun rights advocates rally at the Minnesota State Capitol
A week after students calling for gun control rallied at the State Capitol, members of Minnesota Gun Rights group and other gun rights advocates held a rally of their own. They brought their firearms and their message: defend the Second Amendment.
A week after students calling for gun control rallied at the State Capitol, members of Minnesota Gun Rights group and other gun rights advocates held a rally of their own. They brought their firearms and their message: defend the Second Amendment.
President Trump says 'NO MORE' on deal for 'Dreamer' immigrants
President Donald Trump declared Sunday that a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants was "NO MORE" and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants.
President Donald Trump declared Sunday that a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants was "NO MORE" and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants.
Trump fires Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin
President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday and nominated White House doctor Ronny Jackson to replace him in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency.
President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday and nominated White House doctor Ronny Jackson to replace him in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency.
Gov. Dayton tries to secure more funds for preschool program
Governor Dayton is trying to secure more funds for preschool. Often called pre-kindergarten, preschool has been one of the governor's top priorities over the last eight years.
Governor Dayton is trying to secure more funds for preschool. Often called pre-kindergarten, preschool has been one of the governor's top priorities over the last eight years.
President Trump to end program allowing Liberians legal residency in U.S.
President Donald Trump is ordering one last extension of a program allowing some Liberians in the United States legal residency before planning to officially end the arrangement next year.
President Donald Trump is ordering one last extension of a program allowing some Liberians in the United States legal residency before planning to officially end the arrangement next year.
Vice President Pence arrives in Minneapolis
Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Minneapolis Tuesday night ahead of two speaking engagement in the Twin Cities.
Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Minneapolis Tuesday night ahead of two speaking engagement in the Twin Cities.
Trump issues order to ban most transgender troops from serving in military
President Donald Trump released an order Friday night banning most transgender troops from serving in the military except under "limited circumstances," following up on his calls last year to ban transgender individuals from serving.
President Donald Trump released an order Friday night banning most transgender troops from serving in the military except under "limited circumstances," following up on his calls last year to ban transgender individuals from serving.
Gov. Dayton signs bill to fund MNLARS fixes
Governor Mark Dayton has signed a funding bill that temporarily keeps MNLARS programmers on the job.
Governor Mark Dayton has signed a funding bill that temporarily keeps MNLARS programmers on the job.
Minnesota lawmakers brainstorm new school safety efforts
While new gun laws are not gaining any traction at the Capitol, efforts to improve school security are gaining speed.
While new gun laws are not gaining any traction at the Capitol, efforts to improve school security are gaining speed.
Gun bills tabled again after effort to revive them
Two gun bills failed to move forward in the Minnesota House after the bills’ author attempted to resurrect them in a committee meeting Tuesday.
Two gun bills failed to move forward in the Minnesota House after the bills’ author attempted to resurrect them in a committee meeting Tuesday.
Facebook bans Trump-linked firm which mined profiles of 50 million users without permission
WASHINGTON (AP) - A data analysis firm employed by President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign tapped the Facebook profiles of more than 50 million users without their permission, allowing it to capitalize on the private social media activity of a large portion of the U.S. electorate, newspapers reported Saturday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A data analysis firm employed by President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign tapped the Facebook profiles of more than 50 million users without their permission, allowing it to capitalize on the private social media activity of a large portion of the U.S. electorate, newspapers reported Saturday.
Ex-FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe fired, Jeff Sessions announces
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Friday night that he was firing former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a longtime and frequent target of President Donald Trump's anger, just two days before his scheduled retirement date.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Friday night that he was firing former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a longtime and frequent target of President Donald Trump's anger, just two days before his scheduled retirement date.
Dayton unveils supplemental budget proposal
Governor Mark Dayton is proposing changes to Republican-supported tax breaks passed last year while giving more money back to Minnesota families. He revealed the details Friday as part of his supplemental budget proposal.
Governor Mark Dayton is proposing changes to Republican-supported tax breaks passed last year while giving more money back to Minnesota families. He revealed the details Friday as part of his supplemental budget proposal.
MN bill would permanently revoke driver's license after 5th DWI
Minnesota’s repeat drunk drivers could lose their license for good under new legislation introduced at the Capitol.
Minnesota’s repeat drunk drivers could lose their license for good under new legislation introduced at the Capitol.
Advocates: 'Mental health can no longer be treated like 2nd cousin in health care'
Hundreds crowded the rotunda at the Minnesota state Capitol Thursday for an annual plea to help with mental health care.
Hundreds crowded the rotunda at the Minnesota state Capitol Thursday for an annual plea to help with mental health care.
New bill would require hands-free phone technology for Minnesota drivers
The deadly crash in Lake Elmo last month was one of the many senseless tragedies here in Minnesota caused by distracted driving that motivated lawmakers to act on a Hands-Free phone technology bill.
The deadly crash in Lake Elmo last month was one of the many senseless tragedies here in Minnesota caused by distracted driving that motivated lawmakers to act on a Hands-Free phone technology bill.