Science
Renewed legislation aims to safeguard Mississippi River amid growing environmental concerns
A proposal to create a federal funding program to protect the Mississippi River is back in front of Congress.
Politics
Marijuana use has increased in Minnesota. So have poison control calls.
A new state report has provided a snapshot of cannabis use in Minnesota leading up to legalization.
Nation
U.S. investigates alleged Medicare fraud scheme estimated at $2 billion
The potential scale of the alleged fraudulent billing operation is with little precedent in the history of Medicare, experts said.
Politics
Minnesota's 2024 legislative session will focus on bonding projects, fixes to new laws
Legislators won't spend much money this year after passing the largest budget in state history last session.
Politics
Minnesota Democrats defend Biden after report questions memory. Republicans say he's unfit to serve.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, Rep. Betty McCollum accuse special counsel of having a political agenda.
Nation
Georgia Republicans say Fani Willis inquiry isn't a 'witch hunt,' but Democrats doubt good faith
The Republican leading a specially-appointed Georgia state Senate committee that's supposed to investigate whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis committed misconduct proclaimed repeatedly Friday during the panel's first meeting that he seeks just the facts, but the lead Democrat begrudgingly serving on the panel said she doubts the group can overcome its partisan origins.
Politics
Legislators want to hire experts to diagnose Minnesota's ailing child protection system
The proposal is one of several, including another pushing for a statewide child abuse hotline, in response to the Star Tribune's investigation that showed widespread problems.
Nation
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is running for the US Senate
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that he will run for U.S. Senate, giving Republicans a prominent candidate who is well-positioned to run a competitive campaign for the GOP in a state that hasn't had a Republican U.S. senator in 37 years.
Politics
Conservative think tank offers $15K reward after Golden Valley office fire
The president of Center of the American Experiment said gasoline was used in two locations to fuel the flames.
Politics
New Minnesota parole board seeks citizen members to decide who gets out of prison
State corrections commissioner will no longer make the decisions himself.
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Rashida Jones replaces Phil Griffin as MSNBC president
Phil Griffin is stepping down as the longtime president of MSNBC, to be replaced early next year by rising NBC News executive Rashida Jones.
National
US troop pullouts in Mideast raise fears of Iranian attacks
As the Pentagon pulls troops out of the Middle East in the coming weeks, under orders from President Donald Trump, U.S. military leaders are working to find other ways to deter potential attacks by Iran and its proxies, and to counter arguments that America is abandoning the region.
National
Becerra's big challenge: Vaccinating Americans against virus
In choosing Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, President-elect Joe Biden tapped a robust defender of the Affordable Care Act who will face questions about whether he possesses the health care and management experience needed to lead the massive effort to vaccinate a nation against a deadly pandemic.
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Minnesota Politics
Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
