Trump budget proposal to add $54 billion in defense spending
The White House says President Donald Trump's upcoming budget will propose a whopping $54 billion increase in defense spending and impose corresponding cuts to domestic programs and foreign aid.
The White House says President Donald Trump's upcoming budget will propose a whopping $54 billion increase in defense spending and impose corresponding cuts to domestic programs and foreign aid.
Perez defeats Ellison for DNC chair, Ellison appointed deputy chair
The Democratic National Committee is preparing to vote in Atlanta for its new chair and Minnesota U.S. Representative Keith Ellison remains one of the front runners.
The Democratic National Committee is preparing to vote in Atlanta for its new chair and Minnesota U.S. Representative Keith Ellison remains one of the front runners.
Town halls held 'with or without' congressmen
Neither United States Rep. Jason Lewis nor Rep. Erik Paulsen, of the state?s second and third congressional districts made an appearance at town hall meetings held in their districts Thursday night during the weeklong congressional recess.
Neither United States Rep. Jason Lewis nor Rep. Erik Paulsen, of the state?s second and third congressional districts made an appearance at town hall meetings held in their districts Thursday night during the weeklong congressional recess.
Former Supreme Court chief justice to lead Minnesota stadium authority
Gov. Mark Dayton has named former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz as interim chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. The appointment follows last week’s resignations of former MSFA chairwoman Michele Kelm-Helgen and executive director Ted Mondale amid controversy over the misuse of luxury suites at Minnesota Vikings games and concerts.
Gov. Mark Dayton has named former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz as interim chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. The appointment follows last week’s resignations of former MSFA chairwoman Michele Kelm-Helgen and executive director Ted Mondale amid controversy over the misuse of luxury suites at Minnesota Vikings games and concerts.
Tensions high, but civil at Rep. Emmer's town hall meeting
Voters are riled up across the country and some are getting more politically involved than ever before as the Trump administration takes control of the White House.
Voters are riled up across the country and some are getting more politically involved than ever before as the Trump administration takes control of the White House.
Committee passes bills to up penalties for protesters on freeways
It was a full house Wednesday morning for a public safety committee hearing on bills proposed by Minnesota House Republicans that would increase penalties for protesters who block freeways and access to airports.
It was a full house Wednesday morning for a public safety committee hearing on bills proposed by Minnesota House Republicans that would increase penalties for protesters who block freeways and access to airports.
Sunday alcohol sales passes Minnesota Senate committee
The Minnesota Senate Commerce Committee voted 7-4 Wednesday afternoon to pass the Sunday sales bill. It will now be scheduled to hit the Senate floor for a vote.
The Minnesota Senate Commerce Committee voted 7-4 Wednesday afternoon to pass the Sunday sales bill. It will now be scheduled to hit the Senate floor for a vote.
White House set for 'big immigration launch' to focus on DHS memos, official says
The White House is planning a “big immigration launch” Tuesday morning that will focus on the implementation of the recent Department of Homeland Security proposal that called for the hiring of thousands of officers and fast-tracking deportations, a senior administration official said.
The White House is planning a “big immigration launch” Tuesday morning that will focus on the implementation of the recent Department of Homeland Security proposal that called for the hiring of thousands of officers and fast-tracking deportations, a senior administration official said.
2 Minnesota lawmakers want SWLRT money spent elsewhere
A pair of Republican state lawmakers announced a resolution to the Secretary of Transportation requesting $929 million in federal funding for Southwest Light Rail Transit be redirected to other transportation projects in Minnesota.
A pair of Republican state lawmakers announced a resolution to the Secretary of Transportation requesting $929 million in federal funding for Southwest Light Rail Transit be redirected to other transportation projects in Minnesota.
Trump promises new immigration policies, hundreds march
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Minneapolis on Saturday to march in protest of President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration. This included his executive orders on a border wall and refugees.
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Minneapolis on Saturday to march in protest of President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration. This included his executive orders on a border wall and refugees.
Sweden to Trump: We really don't know what you are talking about
Swedes have been scratching their heads and ridiculing President Donald Trump's remarks that suggested a major incident had happened in the Scandinavian country. During a rally in Florida on Saturday, Trump said "look what's happening last night in Sweden" as he alluded to past terror attacks in Europe.
Swedes have been scratching their heads and ridiculing President Donald Trump's remarks that suggested a major incident had happened in the Scandinavian country. During a rally in Florida on Saturday, Trump said "look what's happening last night in Sweden" as he alluded to past terror attacks in Europe.
White House denies National Guard immigration-roundup report
A draft memo obtained by The Associated Press outlines a Trump administration proposal under consideration to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants. Millions of those who would be affected in 11 states live nowhere near the Mexico border.
A draft memo obtained by The Associated Press outlines a Trump administration proposal under consideration to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants. Millions of those who would be affected in 11 states live nowhere near the Mexico border.
Klobuchar calls for investigation into former National Security Adviser Flynn
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is among the lawmakers calling for an investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and his conversations with Russian officials.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is among the lawmakers calling for an investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and his conversations with Russian officials.
Proposed law restricts MSFA's use of US Bank Stadium suites
Minnesota state lawmakers are considering sweeping changes to the board that oversees U.S. Bank Stadium. The proposed changes come after a state audit investigating how luxury suites were being used by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority.
Minnesota state lawmakers are considering sweeping changes to the board that oversees U.S. Bank Stadium. The proposed changes come after a state audit investigating how luxury suites were being used by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority.
Travel ban costs Trump-supporting business owner $100,000
Bloomington business owner Jon Tschohl was set to travel to Iran this month, but now the trip is off after politics got in the way of business.
Bloomington business owner Jon Tschohl was set to travel to Iran this month, but now the trip is off after politics got in the way of business.
Minnesota Attorney General reacts to 9th Circuit decision on travel ban
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, who joined the lawsuit against President Donald Trump executive order, is reacting to the Ninth District's decision to uphold the suspension the travel ban.
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, who joined the lawsuit against President Donald Trump executive order, is reacting to the Ninth District's decision to uphold the suspension the travel ban.
2 recreational marijuana proposals in Minnesota
A second-term Democratic lawmaker from Minnetonka plans to introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota. Rep. Jon Applebaum wants to add Minnesota to the list of 8 states that currently allow recreational marijuana sales and use -- a proposal that will likely fail in the state's Republican-controlled Legislature.
A second-term Democratic lawmaker from Minnetonka plans to introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota. Rep. Jon Applebaum wants to add Minnesota to the list of 8 states that currently allow recreational marijuana sales and use -- a proposal that will likely fail in the state's Republican-controlled Legislature.
Twin Cities business man loses $100,000 due to travel ban
Bloomington business owner Jon Tschohl was set to travel to Iran this month, but now the trip is off after politics got in the way of business.
Bloomington business owner Jon Tschohl was set to travel to Iran this month, but now the trip is off after politics got in the way of business.
Audit finds US Bank Stadium officials have 3rd suite
Minnesota’s legislative auditor says the state legislature should pass a law regulating the use of publicly-owned suites at U.S. Bank Stadium to prevent legal and ethical violations.
Minnesota’s legislative auditor says the state legislature should pass a law regulating the use of publicly-owned suites at U.S. Bank Stadium to prevent legal and ethical violations.
Sen. Franken: DeVos 'fundamentally incompetent' to lead Education Department
In a historic tie-breaking vote, Vice President Mike Pence, confirmed Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Pence’s vote marked the first time in history a vice president has broken a tie on a cabinet nominee’s Senate confirmation.
In a historic tie-breaking vote, Vice President Mike Pence, confirmed Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Pence’s vote marked the first time in history a vice president has broken a tie on a cabinet nominee’s Senate confirmation.