Nation
January 24, 2023
The price for first-class Forever stamps increased to 63 cents from 60 cents this week.

The cost of a stamp just went up again

Officials have said that customers can expect price increases twice a year at least through 2024.
Minneapolis
January 23, 2023
The former Roof Depot site in East Phillips neighborhood is slated to be demolished.

Minneapolis to consider Roof Depot demolition contract

The City Council could vote as early as Thursday to remove controversial warehouse
Politics
January 23, 2023
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released part three of his budget Monday at the Roseville Fire Department before unveiling his full two-year plan on Tuesday.

Walz calls for $300M to finance local public safety efforts

The governor debuted his safety, health and housing plans Monday.
Politics
January 23, 2023
Members of the Minnesota Asian and Pacific Caucus include (left to right) Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura, Rep. Kaohly Her, Vice Chair and Sen. Susan Pha, C

Minnesota Asian and Pacific Caucus leaders say they live in state of 'red-alert,' mourn shooting victims

The 10-member legislative caucus responded to California mass shooting while announcing agenda and leaders.
Politics
January 23, 2023
Minnesota bill would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses

Minnesota bill would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses

For one undocumented mom, driving children to school brings fear.
January 23, 2023

For an undocumented mom who needs to take her children to school, driving brings fear

For one undocumented mom, driving children to school brings fear.
Politics
January 23, 2023
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, an active voice on antitrust issues, said that “without competition to incentivize better services and fair prices, we all suffe

U.S. Senate panel set for Ticketmaster hearing after Taylor Swift ticket drama

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar serves on the Judiciary Committee, which holds the hearing Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Politics
January 22, 2023
The crowd marched on the grounds of the State Capitol before assembling for the rally on the steps of the Capitol.  Minnesota Citizens Concerned for L

March for Life marks 50th year in changed political landscape

Minnesota's political climate gives abortion-rights opponents little to celebrate, even as they mark the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Local
January 22, 2023
Gov. Tim Walz and DFL legislators largely align with state school leaders in their K-12 spending plans.

Governor, DFL propose billions to 'fully fund' education

Gov. Tim Walz is proposing a more than $700 million general funding boost for public schools over the next two years and to permanently tie annual increases to inflation.
Politics
January 21, 2023
Peggy Hiestand-Harri stands for a portrait alongside her 2001 Toyota Camry Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 in Hermantown, Minn.. Hiestand-Harri is an AARP advoc

Minn. DFLers under pressure to drop tax on Social Security

Some legislators want to eliminate the tax, while others worry about future costs.
Politics
January 21, 2023

Whose name should be first on a ballot? Minnesota may switch things up

Legislators consider changing the order names are listed in partisan races.
Politics
January 21, 2023

New DFL majority moving fast to confirm commissioners, pass unifying bills

Pace marks shift from Gov. Walz's first term when GOP-led Senate withheld confirmation votes as leverage.
Local
January 20, 2023
Joy Rindels-Hayden, 87, is waging a prolonged campaign to pass a state law to improve bus safety during the dangerous winter months after she suffered

After injury, Mpls. woman takes fight for bus safety to Capitol

For a retired 86-year-old teacher with a brain injury from a fall at a bus stop, every step is a struggle.
Politics
January 20, 2023

Trump drops lawsuit against N.Y. attorney general after $1 million fine for Clinton suit

Judge in Florida case said the fine was needed to slap down Donald Trump to get him to stop filing baseless "revenge lawsuits" designed only to win favorable press coverage.
Politics
January 20, 2023
President Joe Biden responded to reporters’ questions about top secret files found at his home in Delaware, after touring storm damage in California

68 days of silence: Why White House stayed mum on classified documents

Advisers to the president calculated that the Justice Department would view possession of the classified documents as little more than a good-faith mistake.
Politics
January 19, 2023
Pro Choice and Pro Life protesters faced off outside the House Chamber Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 St. Paul, Minn. This was the first day an abortion bill

HHS secretary urges Minn. DFL leaders to keep 'pushing forward' on abortion access

Xavier Becerra's visit comes as House Democrats vote to enshrine abortion access into state law; GOP calls lack of limits extreme.
Video
January 19, 2023

Biden on classified documents: 'There's no there there'

While in California touring storm damage, Biden said he was "fully cooperating and looking forward to getting this resolved quickly." Read more about his statement here.
Politics
January 19, 2023
Minnesota doesn’t have enough workers to fill job openings, and with an aging workforce the problem isn’t going away soon.

Minnesota leaders propose new spending to boost workforce

Walz pitched his economic development plans for the next budget Thursday.
Politics
January 19, 2023
President Donald Trump in the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Thanksgiving in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 26, 2020.

Trump claims he took only classified folders to Mar-a-Lago as 'a cool keepsake'

Special counsel Jack Smith is mulling whether to file charges against Trump while special counsel Robert Hur is probing the Biden documents case.
Local
January 18, 2023

Lawmakers weigh action on concerns over U president Gabel's Securian board seat

The U's regents approved Joan Gabel's appointment to the corporate board in December, but some critics want further review.

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