Illegal border crossings decrease by 40 percent in Trump's first month, report says
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.
Son of Sen. Tim Kaine arrested at Trump protest in Minnesota
The youngest son of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine was one of 6 people arrested during a counter protest at last Saturday’s March 4 Trump rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. Linwood Kaine of Minneapolis was arrested on suspicion of second-degree riot. He was booked into the Ramsey County Jail and released Tuesday. No criminal charges have been filed.
The youngest son of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine was one of 6 people arrested during a counter protest at last Saturday’s March 4 Trump rally in St. Paul, Minnesota. Linwood Kaine of Minneapolis was arrested on suspicion of second-degree riot. He was booked into the Ramsey County Jail and released Tuesday. No criminal charges have been filed.
Minnesota rep introduces bill to ban gas chambers for pet euthanasia
Representative Jon Applebaum of Minnetonka recently introduced a bill that would prohibit the use of gas chambers as a method of euthanizing pets at animal shelters in Minnesota.
Representative Jon Applebaum of Minnetonka recently introduced a bill that would prohibit the use of gas chambers as a method of euthanizing pets at animal shelters in Minnesota.
EXPLAINER: American Health Care Act
Republicans unveiled their 123-page alternative to President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare. The GOP plan is called the “American Health Care Act.”
Republicans unveiled their 123-page alternative to President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, commonly called Obamacare. The GOP plan is called the “American Health Care Act.”
Victims of gun violence rally against firearm bills at the Capitol
Hundreds of volunteers with the Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and gun survivors from the Everytown Survivor Network rallied at the Capitol on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to reject gun bills filed this session. The committee hearing on the bills is scheduled for Wednesday.
Hundreds of volunteers with the Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and gun survivors from the Everytown Survivor Network rallied at the Capitol on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to reject gun bills filed this session. The committee hearing on the bills is scheduled for Wednesday.
Trump greets first wave of White House tourists
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump greeted the first wave of tourists to come through the White House since he assumed office.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump greeted the first wave of tourists to come through the White House since he assumed office.
White House demands probe over Obama power use
White House demands that Congress investigate whether Obama abused executive powers in connection with 2016 election.
White House demands that Congress investigate whether Obama abused executive powers in connection with 2016 election.
President Trump's revised travel ban blocks entry from 6 Muslim-majority nations
President Donald Trump has signed a revised travel ban executive order that temporarily blocks people from 6 Muslim-majority nations from entering the United States. The revised order removes Iraq from the list of banned countries, but still affects those seeking new travel visas from Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya and Yemen.
President Donald Trump has signed a revised travel ban executive order that temporarily blocks people from 6 Muslim-majority nations from entering the United States. The revised order removes Iraq from the list of banned countries, but still affects those seeking new travel visas from Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya and Yemen.
Senate defeats Real ID bill
With the clock ticking to enact Real ID in Minnesota, the debate in the legislature has turned from data privacy concerns into the prospects of allowing illegal immigrants to get drivers licenses.
With the clock ticking to enact Real ID in Minnesota, the debate in the legislature has turned from data privacy concerns into the prospects of allowing illegal immigrants to get drivers licenses.
Trump accuses Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower phones
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of having Trump Tower telephone lines "wire tapped" during last year's election, but Trump didn't offer any evidence or say what prompted the allegation.
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of having Trump Tower telephone lines "wire tapped" during last year's election, but Trump didn't offer any evidence or say what prompted the allegation.
Sunday liquor sales officially passes Minnesota Legislature
Sunday liquor sales will start July 2 in Minnesota. The Minnesota House gaveled in at 3:30 p.m. Thursday to officially concur with the Senate version of the Sunday sales bill, which has a later start time of 11 a.m. and a closing time of 6 p.m.
Sunday liquor sales will start July 2 in Minnesota. The Minnesota House gaveled in at 3:30 p.m. Thursday to officially concur with the Senate version of the Sunday sales bill, which has a later start time of 11 a.m. and a closing time of 6 p.m.
Proposed law: Minnesota schools could replace snow days with e-learning days
If there’s one thing Minnesota students look forward to each winter, it’s a snow day. No school and tons of fresh snow to play in – what could be better? Well, Minnesota lawmakers are now considering a bill that would keep school closed on days of inclement weather, but keep class in session.
If there’s one thing Minnesota students look forward to each winter, it’s a snow day. No school and tons of fresh snow to play in – what could be better? Well, Minnesota lawmakers are now considering a bill that would keep school closed on days of inclement weather, but keep class in session.
Sunday liquor sales officially passes Minnesota Legislature
Sunday liquor sales will start July 2 in Minnesota. The Minnesota House gaveled in at 3:30 p.m. Thursday to officially concur with the Senate version of the Sunday sales bill, which has a later start time of 11 a.m. and a closing time of 6 p.m.
Sunday liquor sales will start July 2 in Minnesota. The Minnesota House gaveled in at 3:30 p.m. Thursday to officially concur with the Senate version of the Sunday sales bill, which has a later start time of 11 a.m. and a closing time of 6 p.m.
Sessions steps aside from Russia-contact investigation
Under growing pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, Attorney General Jeff Sessions agreed Thursday to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Under growing pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, Attorney General Jeff Sessions agreed Thursday to recuse himself from an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Calls grow for Sessions to withdraw from Russia probe
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign. Wednesday evening, the Justice Department confirmed that Sessions talked twice with Russia's ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign. Wednesday evening, the Justice Department confirmed that Sessions talked twice with Russia's ambassador to the United States during the presidential campaign.
REAL ID: Minnesota governor wants driver's licenses for illegal immigrants
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton wants state lawmakers to grant driver's licenses to illegal immigrants living in the state as lawmakers work toward REAL ID compliance this session.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton wants state lawmakers to grant driver's licenses to illegal immigrants living in the state as lawmakers work toward REAL ID compliance this session.
End of Life Option Act introduced in Minnesota Legislature
Senator Eaton re-introduced the End of Life Option Act on Wednesday. The act would allow terminally ill patients, with two doctors’ permission, to take a drug to end their life.
Senator Eaton re-introduced the End of Life Option Act on Wednesday. The act would allow terminally ill patients, with two doctors’ permission, to take a drug to end their life.
Minnesota budget surplus grows to $1.65 billion
The state budget office released the latest budget outlook Tuesday morning, and Minnesota's budget surplus now stands at $1.65 billion. Minnesota lawmakers now know how much money they have to work with get ready to prioritize the state budget for the next two years.
The state budget office released the latest budget outlook Tuesday morning, and Minnesota's budget surplus now stands at $1.65 billion. Minnesota lawmakers now know how much money they have to work with get ready to prioritize the state budget for the next two years.
Sunday liquor sales passes Minnesota Senate
The Minnesota Senate voted in favor of legalizing Sunday liquor sales on a 38-28 vote Monday. Sunday sales have been banned since Minnesota’s statehood in 1858, but the 159-year prohibition is one big step closer to being repealed.
The Minnesota Senate voted in favor of legalizing Sunday liquor sales on a 38-28 vote Monday. Sunday sales have been banned since Minnesota’s statehood in 1858, but the 159-year prohibition is one big step closer to being repealed.
Dayton administration proposes updated renewable energy standard
The Dayton administration announced Monday it is proposing an update to Minnesota's Renewable Energy Standard that would require the state to get 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources - including wind and solar - by 2030.
The Dayton administration announced Monday it is proposing an update to Minnesota's Renewable Energy Standard that would require the state to get 50 percent of its energy from renewable sources - including wind and solar - by 2030.