Nation Jan 22 Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says Agent David Maland, 44, was killed Monday afternoon following a traffic stop, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said in a statement. A German national in the country on what the FBI called a current visa was killed.
Nation Jan 06 Years after George Floyd’s murder, Minneapolis approves police reform deal with the U.S. government The agreement was not immediately released publicly, but it was expected to incorporate and build on changes the police department has already made to its policies on the use of force and training of officers in the wake of Floyd’s…
Arts Dec 08 Stolen and recovered ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ fetch $28 million at auction A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday.
Politics Oct 02 Volleyball coach praises Tim Walz’s son for helping other kids after recreation center shooting When the issue of gun violence came up at the vice presidential debate, Tim Walz had a personal story to tell: His teenage son, Gus, had been at a sports center last year when a shooting took place outside. On…
Politics Sep 20 Early in-person voting begins in three states, kicking off the sprint to Election Day Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia, the states with the first early in-person voting opportunities. About a dozen more states will follow by mid-October.
Politics Aug 22 Sudden attention for Tim Walz’s son brings focus to challenges of people with learning disabilities The high school senior's joy quickly went viral on social media. And his newfound fame is focusing attention on the challenges of people with learning disabilities, like Gus.
Politics Aug 14 Rep. Ilhan Omar, member of the progressive ‘Squad’ and critic of Israel, survives Democratic primary in Minnesota Omar is one of the progressive House members known as the "Squad." She successfully defended her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a repeat challenge from former City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday's primary.
Politics Aug 13 Progressive ‘Squad’ member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections.
Politics Aug 06 WATCH: Harris holds first rally with Tim Walz, saying he’s ‘the kind of vice president America deserves’ Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation at a raucous rally Tuesday in Philadelphia aimed at building momentum for the newly minted Democratic presidential ticket in the sprint toward Election Day.
Politics Aug 06 5 things to know about Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ VP pick Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House, according to people familiar with the choice.