AP sources: Kasich ends White House bid; clears Trump's path
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Kasich plans to end his bid for the White House, making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee for president. Three campaign officials who spoke to The Associated Press said the Ohio governor plans to announce his decision in a statement from his home state later Wednesday. The officials spoke anonymously because they are not authorized to disclose...
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Kasich plans to end his bid for the White House, making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee for president. Three campaign officials who spoke to The Associated Press said the Ohio governor plans to announce his decision in a statement from his home state later Wednesday. The officials spoke anonymously because they are not authorized to disclose...
Iowa, Minnesota exploring medical marijuana partnership
Officials in Iowa and Minnesota are exploring a system to allow Iowa residents to buy medical marijuana from their northern neighbor, lawmakers from both states have told The Associated Press
Officials in Iowa and Minnesota are exploring a system to allow Iowa residents to buy medical marijuana from their northern neighbor, lawmakers from both states have told The Associated Press
Praise for St. Paul water, as charges come down in Flint water crisis
The Michigan attorney general has charged 3 government workers with misconduct and conspiracy to tamper with evidence for their roles in the Flint water crisis. In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton has spent the week focusing on water education and water quality, and Wednesday the spotlight was on the St. Paul water treatment plant, which EPA administrators have praised for being one of the best...
The Michigan attorney general has charged 3 government workers with misconduct and conspiracy to tamper with evidence for their roles in the Flint water crisis. In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton has spent the week focusing on water education and water quality, and Wednesday the spotlight was on the St. Paul water treatment plant, which EPA administrators have praised for being one of the best...
Minnesota transgender bathroom bill 'treats my son like a dog'
It’s a full house at the State Office Building in St. Paul, Minn. for a hearing on a bill that would require people to use the bathrooms of their born sex. Tuesday’s hearing is informational only, and no vote will be taken.
It’s a full house at the State Office Building in St. Paul, Minn. for a hearing on a bill that would require people to use the bathrooms of their born sex. Tuesday’s hearing is informational only, and no vote will be taken.
Minnesota broadband expansion plan includes take-home wi-fi hotspots for students
Minnesota House Republicans announced a $35 million broadband expansion plan Wednesday, including $7 million that would give take-home wi-fi hotspots to students. But rural district Democrats call the plan "malarkey” and argue the legislation doesn't go far enough to invest in fiber lines.
Minnesota House Republicans announced a $35 million broadband expansion plan Wednesday, including $7 million that would give take-home wi-fi hotspots to students. But rural district Democrats call the plan "malarkey” and argue the legislation doesn't go far enough to invest in fiber lines.
Minnesota governor renews request for REAL ID extension
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is renewing his request for a REAL ID compliance extension that would allow residents to use their current Minnesota driver’s license to enter federal buildings and military bases. A previous extension request was denied by the Department of Homeland Security, citing a lack of progress toward compliance.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is renewing his request for a REAL ID compliance extension that would allow residents to use their current Minnesota driver’s license to enter federal buildings and military bases. A previous extension request was denied by the Department of Homeland Security, citing a lack of progress toward compliance.
US, Goldman Sachs reach $5 billion settlement over risky mortgages
The Justice Department announced a $5 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the sale of mortgage-backed securities leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. The deal announced Monday resolves state and federal probes into the sale of shoddy mortgages before the housing bubble and economic meltdown.
The Justice Department announced a $5 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the sale of mortgage-backed securities leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. The deal announced Monday resolves state and federal probes into the sale of shoddy mortgages before the housing bubble and economic meltdown.
Senate passes amendment to strengthen soft terror targets at airports
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is celebrating the passage of an amendment to the Federal Aviation Authority reauthorization bill that specifically strengthens security at “soft target” areas at U.S. airports. The amendment would increase the number of federal agents with bomb-sniffing dog at ticketing and baggage claim areas, as well as surface transportation areas.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is celebrating the passage of an amendment to the Federal Aviation Authority reauthorization bill that specifically strengthens security at “soft target” areas at U.S. airports. The amendment would increase the number of federal agents with bomb-sniffing dog at ticketing and baggage claim areas, as well as surface transportation areas.
Minnesota will offer free GED testing through July 2016
Minnesota will offer free GED testing for all residents through at least July 2016, Gov. Mark Dayton announced Thursday. The governor, Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben are also proposing new funding to extend free GED testing through 2017.
Minnesota will offer free GED testing for all residents through at least July 2016, Gov. Mark Dayton announced Thursday. The governor, Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben are also proposing new funding to extend free GED testing through 2017.
Black leaders meet with Minnesota lawmakers to end racial disparities
A group of black community leaders met with lawmakers at the Capitol on Wednesday with a legislative agenda to end racial disparities in Minnesota for good.
A group of black community leaders met with lawmakers at the Capitol on Wednesday with a legislative agenda to end racial disparities in Minnesota for good.
Why Minnesota's security hospitals desperately need $177M
Nurses and workers at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter and at the Anoka Regional Treatment Center are pleading with state lawmakers to increase the funding to hire more nurses and improve safety.
Nurses and workers at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter and at the Anoka Regional Treatment Center are pleading with state lawmakers to increase the funding to hire more nurses and improve safety.
Taxes you would pay under each presidential candidate
Let's talk taxes. Sometimes they go up. Sometimes down. But if you really want to know what you'd be dealing with once November 8 rolls around [aka election day, don't forget], check out this tax calculator.
Let's talk taxes. Sometimes they go up. Sometimes down. But if you really want to know what you'd be dealing with once November 8 rolls around [aka election day, don't forget], check out this tax calculator.
Law would force public schools to expel students who assault teacher
A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate Education Committee would require public school districts to expel students who assault a teacher.
A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate Education Committee would require public school districts to expel students who assault a teacher.
Kasich: 'We die and bleed' with Brussels
Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich spoke at the Minneapolis Club on Tuesday during a fundraising stop. Kasich took a few minutes to address the terrorist attacks in Brussels that claimed at least 31 lives.
Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich spoke at the Minneapolis Club on Tuesday during a fundraising stop. Kasich took a few minutes to address the terrorist attacks in Brussels that claimed at least 31 lives.
Mound senator's bill aims to save lives on Highway 12
A hearing will be held Monday afternoon on a proposed law that could save lives on Highway 12. Between 2010 and 2014, there were 12 fatal crashes on a 38-mile stretch of Highway 12, with 16 people killed.
A hearing will be held Monday afternoon on a proposed law that could save lives on Highway 12. Between 2010 and 2014, there were 12 fatal crashes on a 38-mile stretch of Highway 12, with 16 people killed.
Trump vows to be more presidential if elected
Donald Trump says that he will act presidential if he is elected president, but that the job requires someone who is willing to fight.
Donald Trump says that he will act presidential if he is elected president, but that the job requires someone who is willing to fight.
Obama to visit Cuba Sunday, first president to do so in nearly 90 years
HAVANA, CUBA (FOX 32 News) On Sunday, President Barack Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years.
HAVANA, CUBA (FOX 32 News) On Sunday, President Barack Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years.
Applebee's assault spurs new hate crime bill in Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate judiciary committee has passed a bill that would increase the maximum penalty by 25 percent for felony assaults that are determined to be a hate crime.
The Minnesota Senate judiciary committee has passed a bill that would increase the maximum penalty by 25 percent for felony assaults that are determined to be a hate crime.
Legislature gets an earful on Anoka Treatment Center problems
The situation at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center is so bad, Medicare threatened to cut off $3.5 million dollars in funding. 55 hospital staff members were injured last year alone. Jackie Spanjers was a nurse there for 20 years, until she was hurt too.
The situation at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center is so bad, Medicare threatened to cut off $3.5 million dollars in funding. 55 hospital staff members were injured last year alone. Jackie Spanjers was a nurse there for 20 years, until she was hurt too.
Owatonna 7th graders introduce bill to honor Capitol construction workers
Most 7th graders don't get the chance to make a state law, but a group of Owatonna, Minnesota students are doing just that. With the Capitol reconstruction underway, the students introduced a bill to honor the workers who originally built it.
Most 7th graders don't get the chance to make a state law, but a group of Owatonna, Minnesota students are doing just that. With the Capitol reconstruction underway, the students introduced a bill to honor the workers who originally built it.