Nation Jun 29 Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and…
Politics Jun 11 Man pleads guilty to killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband while posing as an officer A Minnesota man who posed as a police officer and knocked on lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night, killing the top Democrat in the state House and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded…
Politics Jun 03 MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor The narrow upset Tuesday revealed cracks in President Donald Trump's coalition in the deep-red state, encouraging Democrats who are hopeful they can flip control of the governor's office this year.
Politics Jun 02 Iowa Democrats to settle a competitive Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both touched down in Iowa this year to shore up Republican enthusiasm in the state's Senate race.
Nation May 18 Minnesota county charges ICE officer in shooting during immigration crackdown A Minnesota county prosecutor has charged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man.
Politics May 05 WATCH: Vance speaks at a manufacturing facility in key election state Iowa Standing before hundreds of supporters at a steel manufacturing facility, Vance repeatedly drew a contrast between Iowa Republican Rep. Zach Nunn and his Democratic challenger, telling the crowd that Nunn and the Trump administration were “fighting for you instead of…
Politics May 04 Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost GOP candidate Republican Donald Trump may have won the state by double digits in the last presidential election, but growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and rising costs from the Iran war could help set the stage for Democrats to make previously unattainable gains.
Nation Mar 24 Minnesota sues to obtain evidence in shootings by federal officers during ICE surge Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for access to evidence they say they need to independently investigate three shootings by federal officers, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Economy Mar 12 Without new pennies, state lawmakers rush to set rounding rules The move by President Donald Trump end to penny production led to a shortage in cash registers last summer, forcing consumers and businesses to confront a penniless future.
Nation Mar 10 Divided on so many things, Americans find unity in frustration at higher gas prices The national average gas price was $3.48 a gallon on Monday, up from $2.90 a month ago, before the war, according to tracking by AAA.