Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month

Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.

Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.

MN lawmakers get free meals if they dine with opposing legislators
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Sweeney's Saloon in St. Paul is offering free meals to lawmakers who are willing to "Dine across the aisle" with colleagues from the opposing party. 

Larry’s Law: emotional testimony on assisted living 
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Minnesota lawmakers heard emotional testimony as they considered a new bill that would reform how assisted living facilities handle emergencies, including when an elderly resident falls.

Honoring Hortmans: Bill would deliver $200,000 to Helping Paws

A Minnesota House of Representatives bill is aiming to deliver a one-time appropriation of $200,000 to Helping Paws, an organization that places service or facility dogs for people who need them, in honor of slain Rep. Melissa Hortman.

Mother, child killed in Anoka County double homicide identified

A mother and her 5-year-old son killed in a double homicide in Anoka County have been identified, and authorities say the suspect is the woman’s estranged partner.

Gabbard grilled on past Iran strikes criticism
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At the annual hearing on worldwide threats before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Ami Bera grilled Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard over past critical statements she has made about unauthorized strikes on Iran by President Trump, as the Trump administration moves forward with the Iran War.

Gov. Walz visits bike shop that honored Alex Pretti
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Gov. Walz made a visit to Angry Catfish Bicycle, the community bike shop in Minneapolis that organized a ride to honor Alex Pretti.

Pres. Trump meets with Japan PM Sanae Takaichi
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President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi amid negotiations on the War in Iran on Thursday.

California to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day following sex allegations

California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.

Chuck Norris hospitalized in Hawaii after medical emergency: Report

Actor Chuck Norris has been hospitalized following a medical emergency in Hawaii, according to reports. Here's what to know.

Bill to legalize fireworks in MN stalls in House committee vote

An explosive conversation took place at the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers considered whether to legalize fireworks in Minnesota.

Trump's remark about Pearl Harbor in front of Japan PM
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When pressed on why President Trump didn't give allies a heads up about strikes on Iran, asked Japanese media members why Japan didn't warn the United States about Pearl Harbor before intoning "who knows better about surprise than Japan?"

ICE surge: People of Twin Cities honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

The people of the Twin Cities will be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their stand against federal immigration enforcement.

SAVE Act could ‘shut out millions’ of voters, officials warn
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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined officials for a virtual briefing on the potential impacts of the SAVE America Act on elections. Simon said the proposal could interfere with voting access for millions of people, while Sen. Alex Padilla called it “a voter suppression bill.”

Former St. Paul CVS pharmacy demolished

The former CVS pharmacy at the corner of Snelling and University in St. Paul has finally been demolished after years of sitting vacant.