Challenge to US House to pledge re-election before tax vote

Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson have issued a challenge to members of the U.S. House who vote for the Republican tax reform bill, H.R. 1: Publicly pledge to run for re-election.

Trump to lift ban on importing elephant trophies from Africa

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced that it will issue permits for elephant trophies from Zambia and Zimbabwe, reversing a 2014 ban under President Obama.

Cards Against Humanity holiday promotion: Stopping Trump's border wall

The folks behind the famously naughty party game 'Cards Against Humanity' are getting political.      Their holiday promotion is taking aim at the Trump administration..   

St. Paul Mayor-Elect Carter outlines agenda in first 100 days

Mayor-Elect Melvin Carter says supporting schools and starting the process of raising the minimum wage are among his top priorities as he plans the start of his new administration.

Ex-Speaker Zellers spoke to Rep. Cornish in response to 'rumors'

More is coming light one day after startling sexual harassment allegations against two lawmakers rocked the State Capitol.

Minnesota state lawmaker criticized for anti-transgender tweet

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota state lawmaker is under fire for a social media post targeting people who are transgender.

The changing face of Minneapolis' City Council

In a night of firsts for the Twin Cities, Minneapolis elected its first African-American transgender man and woman to city council, while nearly electing its first socialist in over a generation.

Minneapolis Councilmember-elect Jenkins talks victory, future goals

Bounded out of her 8th Ward home and thrilled with her election night victory, Minneapolis City Councilmember Andrea Jenkins is practically giddy about making history.

Dai Thao under investigation for 'helping' voter

St. Paul City Councilman Dai Thao came in third in the race to be St. Paul’s new mayor, but that may be the least of his problems the day after the election. Fox 9 has learned a criminal investigation is underway into Thao assisting a voter with casting a vote.

Jenkins elected first African American transgender woman in Minneapolis city council

Andrea Jenkins has been elected as the winner in the race for the Ward 8 seat on the Minneapolis City Council, making her the first African American transgender woman to be elected to the city council of a major city.

Minneapolis election results roundup

How to find Minneapolis election results for mayor, city council, park board and more.

St. Paul mayor election results

There are ten candidates trying to replace St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, who is not seeking re-election since he's running for governor next year. This is the first year of ranked choice voting in St. Paul.

One last debate before packed mayoral election in Minneapolis

Mayoral candidates in Minneapolis spent the final weekend before Election Day getting their message out to voters, including a stop at KMOJ radio in North Minneapolis for a final debate.

George H.W. Bush calls Trump a 'blowhard' in new book: 'I don't like him'

Former President George H.W. Bush says he is not too excited about "blowhard" President Trump and confirmed in a new book that he voted for Hillary Clinton.

Child sex offenders to be named as such in US passports

WASHINGTON (AP) -- America's registered child sex offenders will now have to use passports identifying them for their past crimes when traveling overseas.

Governor: Trump tax plan would cut deductions for 900,000 Minnesotans

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says an estimates 900,000 Minnesota families would lose an average of $12,000 in tax deductions under the current tax proposal from President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress. At a Monday morning news conference, the governor under Republicans to ditch their proposal.

Reports: Charges approved in Russia influence investigation

A grand jury has approved charges in the Russia influence investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller, according to a CNN report.

Trump to declare opioid public health emergency

President Donald Trump will direct his Department of Health and Human Services to declare the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency under the Public Health Service Act

St. Cloud councilman weighs temporary ban on refugee resettlement

A city councilman in St. Cloud is weighing a controversial provision to put a moratorium on refugee resettlement in the city, prompting several groups to decry the measure before it's been officially introduced.