Bill would ban cell phone use while driving
Two Minnesota lawmakers announced Tuesday they are planning to introduce a bipartisan bill that would ban cell phone use while driving, except for hands-free devices.
Two Minnesota lawmakers announced Tuesday they are planning to introduce a bipartisan bill that would ban cell phone use while driving, except for hands-free devices.
Army to allow completion of Dakota Access Pipeline
The U.S. Army has cleared the way for the completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline, telling members of Congress on Tuesday that it will allow the oil pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe.
The U.S. Army has cleared the way for the completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline, telling members of Congress on Tuesday that it will allow the oil pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe.
Minnesota won the voter turnout Super Bowl
It’s official and we’re number one. Minnesota had the highest voter turnout for the 2016 presidential election.
It’s official and we’re number one. Minnesota had the highest voter turnout for the 2016 presidential election.
Minnesota and Washington: Restoring Trump's travel ban would 'unleash chaos again'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump's ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries would "unleash chaos again."
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump's ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries would "unleash chaos again."
Federal court blocks President Donald Trump's travel ban
U.S. District Judge James Robart granted a temporary restraining order Friday that Washington state and Minnesota requested. It halts Trump's executive order banning travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries and suspending the U.S. refugee program.
U.S. District Judge James Robart granted a temporary restraining order Friday that Washington state and Minnesota requested. It halts Trump's executive order banning travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries and suspending the U.S. refugee program.
Mayo Clinic: Gov. Dayton's cancer 'caught early' and 'curable'
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton visited Mayo Clinic on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week for scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. Doctors at Mayo said the governor’s cancer has not spread and treatment should not prevent him from serving as governor.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton visited Mayo Clinic on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week for scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. Doctors at Mayo said the governor’s cancer has not spread and treatment should not prevent him from serving as governor.
Daudt looking to give government services a tech boost
House Speaker Kurt Daudt is launching a new effort to help us better connect with the state government.
House Speaker Kurt Daudt is launching a new effort to help us better connect with the state government.
Trump fires Justice Dept. head over executive order defiance
President Donald Trump has fired Acting Attorney General Sally Yates after she announced she would not defend his controversial immigration order.
President Donald Trump has fired Acting Attorney General Sally Yates after she announced she would not defend his controversial immigration order.
Minnesota governor: Trump orders 'antithetical to our American values'
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is responding to recent executive orders signed by President Donald Trump, calling some of them “unconstitutional” and others “antithetical to our American values.” The president’s most controversial order has been the ban on immigration from 7 Muslim majority countries in the Middle East and Africa.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is responding to recent executive orders signed by President Donald Trump, calling some of them “unconstitutional” and others “antithetical to our American values.” The president’s most controversial order has been the ban on immigration from 7 Muslim majority countries in the Middle East and Africa.
Protest at JFK Airport over immigration crackdown from Muslim countries
Iranian state news agency: Iran to `retaliate' against order limiting immigration from Muslim-majority countries.
Iranian state news agency: Iran to `retaliate' against order limiting immigration from Muslim-majority countries.
Historic paintings return to Capitol
After a lot of controversy, several paintings are returning to the Capitol.
After a lot of controversy, several paintings are returning to the Capitol.
Melania Trump appears on cover of Vanity Fair Mexico's Feb. issue
Well, isn't that ironic... Amid tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, Vanity Fair Mexico released its February issue, featuring First Lady Melania Trump on the cover.
Well, isn't that ironic... Amid tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, Vanity Fair Mexico released its February issue, featuring First Lady Melania Trump on the cover.
Governor Dayton signs health insurance premium relief and reform bill
The Minnesota House and Senate have overwhelmingly passed a health insurance premium relief and reform bill. Governor Dayton has indicated he’ll sign it into law.
The Minnesota House and Senate have overwhelmingly passed a health insurance premium relief and reform bill. Governor Dayton has indicated he’ll sign it into law.
Lawmakers move rebate bill forward
A major health insurance rebate bill is on its way to Governor Dayton's desk. Both the Senate and House passed the bill today.
A major health insurance rebate bill is on its way to Governor Dayton's desk. Both the Senate and House passed the bill today.
Proposal to change Minnesota's electoral votes for president
A Minnesota House Government Operations Committee is taking up a bill to change the allocation of the state’s presidential election votes. Instead of a winner-take-all allocation, votes would be decided by the winner of each congressional district.
A Minnesota House Government Operations Committee is taking up a bill to change the allocation of the state’s presidential election votes. Instead of a winner-take-all allocation, votes would be decided by the winner of each congressional district.
President Trump wants ‘major investigation' into voter fraud
President Donald Trump announced he will ask for a major investigation into voter fraud Wednesday morning.
President Donald Trump announced he will ask for a major investigation into voter fraud Wednesday morning.
Governor Dayton opens up about prostate cancer
Governor Mark Dayton said he will be meeting with doctors next week to determine a treatment plan for his recently diagnosed prostate cancer. He didn’t plan on going public with the diagnosis this early, but after collapsing during his State of the State address Monday night, he changed his mind.
Governor Mark Dayton said he will be meeting with doctors next week to determine a treatment plan for his recently diagnosed prostate cancer. He didn’t plan on going public with the diagnosis this early, but after collapsing during his State of the State address Monday night, he changed his mind.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton reveals he has prostate cancer
Following a brief fainting spell Monday night, Governor Mark Dayton returned to work Tuesday. While being asked about his health, Dayton reveals he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last week.
Following a brief fainting spell Monday night, Governor Mark Dayton returned to work Tuesday. While being asked about his health, Dayton reveals he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last week.
Gov. Mark Dayton collapses during State of the State
Gov. Mark Dayton collapsed at the podium while delivering his State of the State address at the Minnesota State Capitol Monday night.
Gov. Mark Dayton collapsed at the podium while delivering his State of the State address at the Minnesota State Capitol Monday night.
Trump suspends FHA mortgage insurance reduction program, Minnesota responds
A decision by President Donald Trump could end up costing first-time home buyers hundreds of dollars. And for some, it could actually be the difference between owning a house, or not.
A decision by President Donald Trump could end up costing first-time home buyers hundreds of dollars. And for some, it could actually be the difference between owning a house, or not.