Oct 03 Watch 8:25 Researchers find alarming rise in autism diagnoses among Somali American children By Fred de Sam Lazaro Diagnoses of autism have risen sharply in recent years across the U.S. The number of care providers has also grown, as have concerns about oversight. What's not in dispute is a public crisis around autism, acute among children of color,… Continue watching
Sep 20 Early in-person voting begins in three states, kicking off the sprint to Election Day By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 4:30 Walz’s VP nomination keeps politics in spotlight at Minnesota State Fair By Mary Lahammer The Minnesota State Fair is the largest in the nation in terms of daily attendance and it has a long history of politics. It’s where Teddy Roosevelt uttered the famous phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick." Politics has… Continue watching
Aug 22 WATCH: Jeremiah Ellison on why uncommitted delegates requested a Palestinian American DNC speaker By Jackie Hai The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday denied a request by the uncommitted delegates for a Palestinian American speaker, prompting the group to hold a sit-in protest outside the convention hall. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Walz is an ‘incredible partner to women leaders,’ says Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan By Jackie Hai "I have just watched him lead with courage and with heart, and his whole lived experience is about public service," Flanagan said in an interview with PBS News on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 5:50 Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar says Tim Walz brings ‘Midwestern common sense’ to politics By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Before the Democratic National Convention holds a ceremonial vote to show its support for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the party’s vice presidential nominee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., will deliver a tribute to her governor. Amna Nawaz speaks with Klobuchar… Continue watching
Aug 14 Rep. Ilhan Omar, member of the progressive ‘Squad’ and critic of Israel, survives Democratic primary in Minnesota By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 13 Progressive ‘Squad’ member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections. Continue reading
Aug 06 Looking back at Tim Walz’s record and past statements By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Walz’s meteoric three-week rise on the national scene stemmed after calling Trump, Vance and other Republicans in their circle "weird."… Continue reading
Aug 06 She could become the first Native American woman governor if Tim Walz steps down. Meet Peggy Flanagan By Jessica Kutz, The 19th Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s role as Kamala Harris’ running mate has the potential to create another barrier-breaking moment. Continue reading