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.
Politics Aug 06 Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate Vice President Kamala Harris is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families.
Nation Jul 11 Marathon Oil and EPA reach $241 million settlement over Clean Air Act violations in North Dakota The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations at the company's oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Nation Jun 04 Bag of $120,000 left as bribe for juror in Minnesota food program fraud trial Authorities are trying to determine who attempted to bribe a juror to get her to acquit defendants charged with stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic.
Politics May 20 Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in bitter end to legislative session Minnesota lawmakers have failed to pass a state Equal Rights Amendment that would have enshrined protections for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in the state Constitution. It's an acrimonious end to the 2024 legislative session.
Politics May 17 Trump to campaign in Minnesota on day off from trial Trump will headline the state GOP’s annual Lincoln Reagan dinner, which coincides with the party’s state convention, after attending his son Barron's high school graduation in Florida.
Politics Apr 01 States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards Legislators in Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey and Florida are pursuing state voting rights acts, building on ones enacted by several other states, including New York and Connecticut.
Politics Mar 06 Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge after failing to win single contest, endorses Biden The Democratic congressman from Minnesota built his White House bid around calls for a new generation of party leadership while spending freely from his personal fortune. But Phillips announced Wednesday he's suspending his campaign.