Politics
Prior Lake legislator Tony Albright leaves office early for new job
The GOP representative is in his fifth term, wasn't seeking re-election.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis officials to make city a 'safe haven' on abortion
The new rules come at a time when cities and states across the country are weighing whether they want to further restrict abortion or preserve access to it.
Politics
Walz, Jensen get heated over COVID in first governor debate
The candidates went head-to-head at the annual agriculture exposition Farmfest, debating for more than an hour in front of a standing-room-only crowd.
Politics
Minnesota's congressional Democrats divided on whether Biden should run for re-election
Moderate Democrats call for new leadership while progressives say those calls undermine the party.
Politics
Giuliani is unlikely to face criminal charges in lobbying inquiry
A federal investigation into Rudy Giuliani over his work in Ukraine during the 2020 election campaign is winding down.
Politics
At Farmfest, Minnesota congressional candidates pledge support for rural economies
In the competitive Second District race, Rep. Angie Craig and challenger Tyler Kistner flexed their farm country credentials.
Arizona officials warned fake electors plan could 'appear treasonous'
The scheme was part of a broader bid — one of the longest running and most complicated that Trump undertook as he sought to cling to power after losing the 2020 presidential election — to falsely manufacture a victory
Politics
Trump faces questions about his net worth in interview he tried to avoid
Former President Donald Trump has embraced the verbal sparring of legal depositions in the past, but now faces significant risk.
St. Cloud
Becker schools propose policy banning 'divisive' concepts
The statewide teachers union threatened a lawsuit over the policy, which many believe is trying to stifle free speech and suppress LGBTQ students.
Politics
Schultz, Wardlow see high stakes for Republicans in AG race
For political newcomer Jim Schultz, tackling rising crime is priority number one. His opponent, Doug Wardlow, has staked out positions to the right of Schultz, including claiming he will "wage war" on the Minnesota Supreme Court ruling allowing abortions.
Minneapolis
New Minneapolis public safety plan to sidestep citywide vote
Nine months after voters rejected a measure to create a new community safety office, Mayor Frey is trying to convince council members to help him to create a new office aimed at better coordinating the city's police, fire and violence-prevention services.
Politics
The two-week scramble that saved Democrats' climate agenda
The journey spanned basement backrooms of the Capitol, countless hours of phone calls - and a virtual handshake that clinched the arrangement over Zoom.
'Feels like it's a whack-a-mole': Minnesota election officials on misinformation front lines
Activists have zeroed in on local officials as they call for hand counts and eliminating drop boxes.
Politics
After close primary, Brad Finstad looks to keep GOP control of First District
The former state legislator is facing former Hormel Foods CEO Jeff Ettinger in an Aug. 9 special election for the southern Minnesota congressional seat.
Politics
Grandson of former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie starts new political party
Stephan Quie says misinformation and lying are rampant in today's politics.
Politics
Minnesotan Ellen Goldberg Luger appointed to USDA foreign service
The Minnesotan said she will be focused on global food security.
Nation
Records: Watchdog halted plan to recover Secret Service texts on Jan. 6
The latest revelation comes as Democratic lawmakers have accused the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General office of failing to aggressively investigate the agency's actions in response to the attack on the Capitol.
Federal office focused on climate change and health has zero funding
Nearly a year after the Department of Health and Human Services launched the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, Congress has not provided any funding, forcing it to operate with no staff.
Politics
Jan. 6 texts from Homeland Security officials were deleted, report says
Messages sent by Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and deputy secretary Ken Cuccinelli reportedly were scrubbed in a "phone reset."
Local
South Washington County district asks voters for $463 million for schools amid housing boom
If approved, the sum would be the largest school construction measure passed by voters.
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