Rep. Rick Nolan to retire, won't seek re-election in Minnesota's 8th District
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan will not seek re-election and plans to retire at the end of his current term. Nolan’s decision opens a swing set in northeastern Minnesota’s 8th congressional district, which includes Duluth and most of the Iron Range.
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan will not seek re-election and plans to retire at the end of his current term. Nolan’s decision opens a swing set in northeastern Minnesota’s 8th congressional district, which includes Duluth and most of the Iron Range.
Kim Jong Un's sister takes seat behind VP Pence at Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister took her place among dignitaries from around the world, including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday in an unprecedented visit to South Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister took her place among dignitaries from around the world, including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday in an unprecedented visit to South Korea.
Senate votes to reopen government, passes budget deal
The Senate voted early Friday to reopen the government and pass a $400 billion budget deal, handing the measure off to the House for a pre-dawn debate where success is not assured.
The Senate voted early Friday to reopen the government and pass a $400 billion budget deal, handing the measure off to the House for a pre-dawn debate where success is not assured.
CAUCUS RESULTS: Walz, Johnson win straw polls for Minnesota governor
This year, voters will pick a new governor for Minnesota and decide not one, but two U.S. Senate seats.
This year, voters will pick a new governor for Minnesota and decide not one, but two U.S. Senate seats.
2018 Minnesota caucus guide
The great democratic ritual we call the Minnesota precinct caucuses take place on Tuesday, Feb. 6. This is more than a party tradition, it's also codified in state law.
The great democratic ritual we call the Minnesota precinct caucuses take place on Tuesday, Feb. 6. This is more than a party tradition, it's also codified in state law.
Michele Bachmann rules out Senate run
Michele Bachman won't be running in this year's special U.S. Senate election in Minnesota after all.
Michele Bachman won't be running in this year's special U.S. Senate election in Minnesota after all.
Billboard pronounces a 'message from God' to Michele Bachmann: 'No'
God has finally answered Michele Bachmann's prayers--or at least that's the message of a billboard hanging over St. Paul this week.
God has finally answered Michele Bachmann's prayers--or at least that's the message of a billboard hanging over St. Paul this week.
Rep. McCollum co-sponsors articles of impeachment against Trump
A Minnesota Congresswoman signed on to recently filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump Monday, the first legislator from the state to do so.
A Minnesota Congresswoman signed on to recently filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump Monday, the first legislator from the state to do so.
Oprah says she doesn't want to run for president
Oprah Winfrey is not interested in running for president in 2020.
Oprah Winfrey is not interested in running for president in 2020.
State government responds to complaints of elder abuse, neglect
At a Senate hearing Wednesday, the head of the State Health Department apologized for a failure to protect vulnerable adults in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Now, officials are trying to get to the bottom of the neglect.
At a Senate hearing Wednesday, the head of the State Health Department apologized for a failure to protect vulnerable adults in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Now, officials are trying to get to the bottom of the neglect.
Democrat's upset in Wisconsin special election race sparks hope elsewhere
A small-town medical examiner has given Democrats across the country another shot of hope heading into the fall election by upsetting a Republican legislator in a conservative Wisconsin state Senate district.
A small-town medical examiner has given Democrats across the country another shot of hope heading into the fall election by upsetting a Republican legislator in a conservative Wisconsin state Senate district.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter reflects on first few weeks
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stopped by the Fox 9 studio to talk about the job so far.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stopped by the Fox 9 studio to talk about the job so far.
Fischbach sued over dual Lt. Gov. and Senate role
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach is now facing a lawsuit over her intentions to continue serving as a state senator. Fischbach became lieutenant governor following the resignation of Tina Smith, who was appointed as the replacement for U.S. Sen. Al Franken.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach is now facing a lawsuit over her intentions to continue serving as a state senator. Fischbach became lieutenant governor following the resignation of Tina Smith, who was appointed as the replacement for U.S. Sen. Al Franken.
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announces run for U.S. Senate
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio sets his sights on our nation's capitol. Arpaio announced he's running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Jeff Flake.
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio sets his sights on our nation's capitol. Arpaio announced he's running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Jeff Flake.
Bannon to leave Breitbart News after break with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump.
MNLARS MESS: Troubled vehicle registration system goes back under microscope
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it has made progress on reducing the backlog of processing automobile titles held up by glitches in the new MNLARS vehicle registration computer system. But state senators say fixes aren’t coming fast enough and that there is no timeline for when the system will fully work.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it has made progress on reducing the backlog of processing automobile titles held up by glitches in the new MNLARS vehicle registration computer system. But state senators say fixes aren’t coming fast enough and that there is no timeline for when the system will fully work.
Tina Smith joins U.S. Senate, replacing Franken
Former Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will join the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, filling the seat vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken. Smith will be sworn in by former Vice President Walter Mondale at a noon ET, 11 a.m. CT ceremony.
Former Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will join the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, filling the seat vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken. Smith will be sworn in by former Vice President Walter Mondale at a noon ET, 11 a.m. CT ceremony.
Melvin Carter sworn-in as St. Paul's first African-American mayor
Melvin Carter is making history Tuesday in St. Paul, becoming the city’s first African-American mayor. Carter will be sworn-in at a noon ceremony at his alma mater Central High School.
Melvin Carter is making history Tuesday in St. Paul, becoming the city’s first African-American mayor. Carter will be sworn-in at a noon ceremony at his alma mater Central High School.
Sen. Franken sends official resignation letter to Gov. Dayton
Al Franken is officially no longer a senator of Minnesota.
Al Franken is officially no longer a senator of Minnesota.
Smith resigns as Lt. Governor, prepares for start in the Senate
Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith submitted her letter of resignation to Governor Dayton on Tuesday, ready to begin her term as Franken's replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith submitted her letter of resignation to Governor Dayton on Tuesday, ready to begin her term as Franken's replacement in the U.S. Senate.