Senate Republicans make 'final offer' on Minnesota police reforms as lawmakers struggle to reach deal
Senate Republicans say they've made "one final offer" on a package of police reforms for Minnesota while Democrats say the compromise doesn't go far enough.
Senate Republicans say they've made "one final offer" on a package of police reforms for Minnesota while Democrats say the compromise doesn't go far enough.
Minnesota State Patrol removes protesters who got into Senate building during reform negotiations
As Minnesota lawmakers continued special session negotiations over police reforms, a group of protesters calling for changes forced their way into the Senate building Friday evening.
As Minnesota lawmakers continued special session negotiations over police reforms, a group of protesters calling for changes forced their way into the Senate building Friday evening.
Minnesota House passes police reform bill in early morning vote
Minnesota House lawmakers passed a set of criminal justice and police accountability measures shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, setting up a showdown with the Republican-controlled Senate.
Minnesota House lawmakers passed a set of criminal justice and police accountability measures shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, setting up a showdown with the Republican-controlled Senate.
Minnesota lawmakers hit gridlock on police accountability bills
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota lawmakers turned to partisan squabbling Thursday as a self-imposed deadline neared for passing police accountability bills in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota lawmakers turned to partisan squabbling Thursday as a self-imposed deadline neared for passing police accountability bills in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Minnesota Zoo to offer drive-thru experience as lawmakers squabble over bailout
Still closed under restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, the Minnesota Zoo is offering a new drive-thru experience to raise money as the center faces closure.
Still closed under restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, the Minnesota Zoo is offering a new drive-thru experience to raise money as the center faces closure.
Polls indicate Biden is pulling further ahead of Trump amid growing American discontent
New polling released by the Associated Press and FOX News has found President Donald Trump’s approval rating in decline amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice that have been sweeping the nation.
New polling released by the Associated Press and FOX News has found President Donald Trump’s approval rating in decline amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice that have been sweeping the nation.
Demonstrators host rally, vigil outside Capitol as legislators spar over police accountability bills inside
A lot of eyes are watching the Minnesota State Capitol Thursday night for any kind of movement on new policing policies after the death of George Floyd.
A lot of eyes are watching the Minnesota State Capitol Thursday night for any kind of movement on new policing policies after the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota mayors call on state lawmakers to overhaul police arbitration process
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo are calling on state lawmakers to fix the broken system that they say allows police officers accused of "gross misconduct" to return to the streets.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo are calling on state lawmakers to fix the broken system that they say allows police officers accused of "gross misconduct" to return to the streets.
Racial tensions at forefront of Minn. Legislature debate over police
A tense overnight debate on police accountability measures heightened the racial divisions between Minnesota's senators of color and predominantly white Republicans who control the Senate.
A tense overnight debate on police accountability measures heightened the racial divisions between Minnesota's senators of color and predominantly white Republicans who control the Senate.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Senate Republicans advance limited police changes, reject DFL proposals in tense session
Anger bubbled over on the Minnesota Senate floor Tuesday as Republicans rejected a series of Democratic changes to increase accountability on police officers before passing their own more limited proposals.
Anger bubbled over on the Minnesota Senate floor Tuesday as Republicans rejected a series of Democratic changes to increase accountability on police officers before passing their own more limited proposals.
Trump signs order on police reform, doesn't mention racism
The order would encourage better police practices and establish a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use-of-force complaints.
The order would encourage better police practices and establish a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use-of-force complaints.
Minnesota Governor reintroduces $2.6 billion construction bill, Senate Republicans propose half that
One of the big pieces of legislation on the table for Minnesota lawmakers this week during the special session is a massive construction bill.
One of the big pieces of legislation on the table for Minnesota lawmakers this week during the special session is a massive construction bill.
Minnesota House panel advances new police regulations after Floyd death
Minnesota House Democrats advanced several new police regulations Monday during a special session in the wake of the police killing of a black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota House Democrats advanced several new police regulations Monday during a special session in the wake of the police killing of a black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis.
Minnesota civil rights activists celebrate SCOTUS ruling, focus on road ahead
The U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision on LGBTQ rights Monday, ruling that it is illegal for businesses to discriminate against gay, lesbian and transgender workers. The court ruled 6-3 that LGBTQ workers are protected against discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision on LGBTQ rights Monday, ruling that it is illegal for businesses to discriminate against gay, lesbian and transgender workers. The court ruled 6-3 that LGBTQ workers are protected against discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses recall effort against Gov. Tim Walz
The Minnesota Supreme Court has quickly dismissed a recall effort against Gov. Tim Walz.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has quickly dismissed a recall effort against Gov. Tim Walz.
Supreme Court rules gay, lesbian and transgender workers protected from job discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
Lawmakers hold hours-long hearing as Minnesota legislature weighs police changes
Protesters are out calling for change while lawmakers in St. Paul are in day two of a special session on Saturday.
Protesters are out calling for change while lawmakers in St. Paul are in day two of a special session on Saturday.
Trump reschedules campaign rally after Juneteenth uproar
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
Walz keeps emergency powers as legislative Democrats fight off GOP challenge
Minnesota legislative Democrats backed Gov. Tim Walz and voted to keep the governor's peacetime emergency powers over the coronavirus in place despite stiff opposition from Republicans.
Minnesota legislative Democrats backed Gov. Tim Walz and voted to keep the governor's peacetime emergency powers over the coronavirus in place despite stiff opposition from Republicans.