Minnesotans worry as weekly $600 unemployment benefit runs out
For the last few months, the federal government has been giving people who lost their jobs because of the pandemic an extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits. Now, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are on the edge of a financial cliff as those extra benefits run out.
For the last few months, the federal government has been giving people who lost their jobs because of the pandemic an extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits. Now, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are on the edge of a financial cliff as those extra benefits run out.
Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Capitol Rotunda, as lawmakers memorialize civil rights icon
Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.
Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.
Mega-rain floods Highway 93, drawing concerns over failed bonding bill
For the City of Henderson, the mega-rain meant flooding along Highway 93.
For the City of Henderson, the mega-rain meant flooding along Highway 93.
$1,200 checks, unemployment benefits: What's in the next coronavirus relief bill?
Senate Republicans unveiled their next round of coronavirus relief on Monday, promising to include a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks while cutting back the boost to unemployment benefits.
Senate Republicans unveiled their next round of coronavirus relief on Monday, promising to include a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks while cutting back the boost to unemployment benefits.
More payments, extended benefits: Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
Residency questions raised for Ward 6 candidates in Minneapolis City Council race
As candidates for the Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 gear up for the final two weeks of the campaign, there are questions about whether some actually live in the ward or moved into it just to run for the office.
As candidates for the Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 gear up for the final two weeks of the campaign, there are questions about whether some actually live in the ward or moved into it just to run for the office.
Many Americans should be getting $1,200 checks in August, Treasury Secretary says
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
Save Our Stages Act could give much-needed help to struggling music venues
This week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation set to give relief to music venues that have been shuttered since the pandemic.
This week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation set to give relief to music venues that have been shuttered since the pandemic.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs police bill after George Floyd's death
Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of police accountability measures into law Thursday, shaking up police tactics and overhauling investigations of use-of-force incidents in response to George Floyd's death in May.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a series of police accountability measures into law Thursday, shaking up police tactics and overhauling investigations of use-of-force incidents in response to George Floyd's death in May.
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
Biden calls Trump the country's 'first' racist president
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
Joe Biden said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
Debate continues over new stimulus package as unemployment benefits set to expire
Republicans in the U.S. Senate are expected to announce a new stimulus package to get the country through the pandemic, but the debate remains on what it should include and how much people will receive.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate are expected to announce a new stimulus package to get the country through the pandemic, but the debate remains on what it should include and how much people will receive.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Community activists criticize ‘watered down’ police accountability bill passed by Minnesota lawmakers
Calling it a “watered down” bill, community activists say a sweeping package of police accountability measures passed by the Legislature overnight into Tuesday doesn’t go nearly far enough.
Calling it a “watered down” bill, community activists say a sweeping package of police accountability measures passed by the Legislature overnight into Tuesday doesn’t go nearly far enough.
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on police accountability measures
Minnesota's divided Legislature struck a deal to strengthen police accountability Monday night, delivering a response two months after the death of George Floyd at the knee of a now-fired Minneapolis police officer.
Minnesota's divided Legislature struck a deal to strengthen police accountability Monday night, delivering a response two months after the death of George Floyd at the knee of a now-fired Minneapolis police officer.
State Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis in November election
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
Senate urges Gov. Walz to let school districts reopen for fall classes
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-30 telling Gov. Tim Walz to defer to Minnesota school districts whether to reopen their buildings for the 2020-21 year.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-30 telling Gov. Tim Walz to defer to Minnesota school districts whether to reopen their buildings for the 2020-21 year.
Minnesota strikes deal to loosen restrictions on absentee voting
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and a voter group have reached an agreement to waive Minnesota's witness requirement for absentee ballots in the Nov. 3 general election and ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within seven days.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and a voter group have reached an agreement to waive Minnesota's witness requirement for absentee ballots in the Nov. 3 general election and ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within seven days.
John Lewis: ‘Good troublemaker’ and tireless activist — a look at the life of the civil rights icon
After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Lewis died at the age of 80 on July 17, but his legacy left an indelible mark on the history of the nation.
After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Lewis died at the age of 80 on July 17, but his legacy left an indelible mark on the history of the nation.