Shutdown deja vu? Budget trouble raises memories of 2011
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's political leaders are entering the legislative homestretch with no budget deal in sight. It's familiar territory.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's political leaders are entering the legislative homestretch with no budget deal in sight. It's familiar territory.
Changing narrative behind Comey firing
It’s been two days since President Donald Trump fired James Comey from his position as FBI Director. Since then, the narrative behind the termination has changed on a few subjects.
It’s been two days since President Donald Trump fired James Comey from his position as FBI Director. Since then, the narrative behind the termination has changed on a few subjects.
Blame game heats up as budget work hits a standstill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Legislature's budget work hit a standstill Thursday with less than two weeks remaining in session, as the Republican-led Senate was unable to pass its own budget bills and there were no negotiations between Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP leaders.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Legislature's budget work hit a standstill Thursday with less than two weeks remaining in session, as the Republican-led Senate was unable to pass its own budget bills and there were no negotiations between Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP leaders.
Minnesota lawmakers reflect on Comey firing
With Jim Comey out as FBI Director, most of Minnesota’s leaders in Washington support a special prosecutor to take over the investigation into Russia’s involvement in the election.
With Jim Comey out as FBI Director, most of Minnesota’s leaders in Washington support a special prosecutor to take over the investigation into Russia’s involvement in the election.
The Politics of Sprinklers & Fire Safety
For years, Minnesota home builders and the fire service have been at odds over requiring sprinklers in new homes.
For years, Minnesota home builders and the fire service have been at odds over requiring sprinklers in new homes.
House passes budget bills, Dayton promises to veto
The Minnesota House passed more budget bills that the governor promises to veto.
The Minnesota House passed more budget bills that the governor promises to veto.
FBI Director James Comey fired by President Trump
President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey.
President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey.
Trump says Comey 'was not doing a good job'
In his first public remarks about his firing Tuesday of FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump said the ousted FBI chief "was not doing a good job."
In his first public remarks about his firing Tuesday of FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump said the ousted FBI chief "was not doing a good job."
Minnesota governor on budget bills: 'I'd veto them all'
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he learned about the Republican leaders’ late night budget decisions through text messages and Twitter, and Tuesday morning the governor criticized Republicans for moving forward on their bills without first reaching a broad budget agreement with him.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he learned about the Republican leaders’ late night budget decisions through text messages and Twitter, and Tuesday morning the governor criticized Republicans for moving forward on their bills without first reaching a broad budget agreement with him.
Demonstrators protest Rep. Paulsen's support of health care bill
The Republicans' plan to replace the Affordable Care Act just barely passed the house on Thursday by just four votes.
The Republicans' plan to replace the Affordable Care Act just barely passed the house on Thursday by just four votes.
'Complete lack of oversight' in Minnesota's HMO payments
Health care advocates are pushing for the federal government to audit Minnesota’s non-profit HMOs that provide coverage for the state's medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs.
Health care advocates are pushing for the federal government to audit Minnesota’s non-profit HMOs that provide coverage for the state's medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs.
Bill seeks to raise Minnesota's smoking age from 18 to 21
A Republican lawmaker wants to bump up Minnesota's smoking age to 21 in an effort to lower the number teenage smokers.
A Republican lawmaker wants to bump up Minnesota's smoking age to 21 in an effort to lower the number teenage smokers.
'I have no idea where it will go': St. Paul City Council watching Thao investigation closely
If there was any awkwardness at Wednesday's St. Paul City Council meeting, attendees didn't notice--but behind the scenes some divisions are beginning to form over bribery allegations against City Council member Dai Thao.
If there was any awkwardness at Wednesday's St. Paul City Council meeting, attendees didn't notice--but behind the scenes some divisions are beginning to form over bribery allegations against City Council member Dai Thao.
House to vote on health care bill Thursday
The House will vote Thursday on GOP legislation to repeal and replace Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, as Republicans finally aim to deliver on seven years of campaign promises that helped them gain control of Congress and the White House.
The House will vote Thursday on GOP legislation to repeal and replace Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, as Republicans finally aim to deliver on seven years of campaign promises that helped them gain control of Congress and the White House.
'I have no idea where it will go': St. Paul City Council watching Thao investigation closely
If there was any awkwardness at Wednesday's St. Paul City Council meeting, attendees didn't notice--but behind the scenes some divisions are beginning to form over bribery allegations against City Council member Dai Thao.
If there was any awkwardness at Wednesday's St. Paul City Council meeting, attendees didn't notice--but behind the scenes some divisions are beginning to form over bribery allegations against City Council member Dai Thao.
Female genital mutilation bill passes Minnesota House committee
A bill that adds to the criminalization of female genital mutilation in Minnesota passed the House Civil Law Committee on a unanimous vote Wednesday.
A bill that adds to the criminalization of female genital mutilation in Minnesota passed the House Civil Law Committee on a unanimous vote Wednesday.
'Really bad' or 'catastrophic': Comey defends Clinton choice
FBI Director James Comey told Congress Wednesday that revealing the reopening of the Hillary Clinton email probe just before Election Day came down to a painful, complicated choice between "really bad" and "catastrophic" options. He said he'd felt "slightly nauseous" to think he might have tipped the election outcome but in hindsight would change nothing.
FBI Director James Comey told Congress Wednesday that revealing the reopening of the Hillary Clinton email probe just before Election Day came down to a painful, complicated choice between "really bad" and "catastrophic" options. He said he'd felt "slightly nauseous" to think he might have tipped the election outcome but in hindsight would change nothing.
New legislation puts Perpich Center in jeopardy
A bill circulating the Minnesota state Legislature is threatening to shut down the Perpich Center for Arts Education, a fine arts high school currently serving 159 students.
A bill circulating the Minnesota state Legislature is threatening to shut down the Perpich Center for Arts Education, a fine arts high school currently serving 159 students.
Lobbyist involved in campaign contribution investigation: 'I did the right thing'
The once anonymous lobbyist at the center of a FOX 9 Investigation into bribery solicitation allegations in the St. Paul Mayor's race has come forward, saying her reputation is being attacked.
The once anonymous lobbyist at the center of a FOX 9 Investigation into bribery solicitation allegations in the St. Paul Mayor's race has come forward, saying her reputation is being attacked.
Ramsey County Attorney won't be involved in Dai Thao case
The once anonymous lobbyist at the center of a FOX 9 Investigation into bribery solicitation allegations in the St. Paul Mayor's race has come forward, saying her reputation is being attacked.
The once anonymous lobbyist at the center of a FOX 9 Investigation into bribery solicitation allegations in the St. Paul Mayor's race has come forward, saying her reputation is being attacked.