Politics
Rebate checks, tax cuts: Walz, Republicans continue fight over surplus
The DFL governor is pitching $2,000 rebate checks for couples and $1,000 for individuals.
St. Cloud
Group aims to flip Minnesota Legislature to a female majority by 2024
Vote Run Lead has targeted Minnesota as one of three bellwether states.
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Georgia election workers testify about harassment
Two former Fulton County election workers testify before the House Jan. 6th Committee about how they faced such severe public harassment from Trump allies they felt unable to live normal lives.
Vikings
Document reveals details of 2009 sexual assault allegation against Daniel Snyder
An employee of Washington's NFL team accused the owner of sexually harassing and assaulting her in April 2009, three months before the team agreed to pay the woman $1.6 million as part of a confidential settlement, according to legal correspondence.
Politics
Ellison vows to legally defend travelers who come to state for abortions
Ellison said he is prepared to defend travelers who get abortions here if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Fourth January 6 Committee Hearing
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol held a fourth hearing to reveal its findings of a year-long investigation, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Local
Accused sex trafficker Anton Lazzaro's attorneys say authorities listened in on privileged jail calls
Legal team for GOP megadonor seeking dismissal of charges, sanctions
Politics
Top Arizona Republican recounts resisting Trump's pressure to overturn election
The committee showed texts from an aide to Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., to an aide of former Vice President Mike Pence, indicating that Johnson on Jan. 6 wanted to hand-deliver a slate of fake electors from Wisconsin to Pence.
1/6 panel: Local 'heroes' rebuffed Trump, then faced threats
The House 1/6 committee heard chilling, tearful testimony Tuesday that Donald Trump's relentless pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election provoked widespread threats to the "backbone of our democracy"— election workers and local officials who fended off the defeated president's demands despite personal risks.
World
Colombian voters elect country's first Black vice president
As Colombia's voters put aside a longtime antipathy to leftists and chose one as their new president, they also carved out another milestone — electing the country's first Black vice president.
Local
Against soundtrack of Dylan and Lizzo, Minnesota makes pitch to host 2027 World's Fair
The state presented a health-focused vision for the event as it competes with four other global destinations.
Politics
Unopposed races dominate state's sheriff, county attorney contests
The majority of counties have only one candidate running for top law enforcement jobs.
Politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's ocean shipping bill clears Congress
The legislation addressing supply chain struggles passed with wide bipartisan support.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis officials scramble to respond to ruling blocking 2040 Plan
The City Attorney's Office said Friday that it was beginning an appeal and working with other staff to "prepare to minimize disruption" from the judge's order.
Politics
GOP governor candidate Scott Jensen seeks to reshape board that investigated his medical license
The family physician from Chaska took aim at the state Board of Medical Practice.
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Jan. 6 panel hears of Pence's near miss with mob
Gripping new evidence also detailed how the mob that stormed the Capitol that day came within 40 feet of where Pence and his team were sheltering.
Duluth
St. Louis County succeeds against homelessness among veterans
Vets are housed quickly and supported with services to help them stay that way, officials said.
Politics
State leaders reach impasse in special session negotiations
Senate Republicans said they don't plan to bring any more offers to the table, Gov. Tim Walz said.
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