Some Minnesotans still skeptical of potential TikTok ban
A new CBS News poll found that 56% of respondents do believe TikTok's ties to China pose a national security risk and that 61% favor a U.S. ban on the app.
Talking Points: Protecting yourself from cyber security threats
In the past few weeks, the information of Minneapolis Public schools stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Esme Murphy dives into the origin of cyber security threats and discovers tips to keep your information safe.
Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Senate Republicans vote down $1.5 billion infrastructure bill, demanding tax cuts
The Senate voted down a bill on Thursday which would have provided $1.5 billion for infrastructure projects in Minnesota.
Talking Points: Will taxpayers be reimbursed amid a $17.5 billion budget surplus
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Esme Murphy dives into where the surplus came from and the political divide on what to do with that surplus.
Minnesota Legislature hosts "Sovereignty Day" on Monday, hears from tribal nations
The Minnesota Legislature on Monday hosted "Sovereignty Day" at the Capitol.
Talking Points: Will you get a rebate check?
You may have heard both Gov. Time Walz and Republican legislators proposing hefty rebate checks for taxpayers. But will you actually get one?
Wisconsin court race dubbed by NYT as nation's "most important" in 2023
At stake is a ten-year term that is expected to decide whether this court sides with liberals or conservatives. And, in another disputed Presidential election, the results could also determine the winner of Wisconsin's vote, which potentially could affect the national vote.
Talking Points: Legalizing recreational cannabis in Minnesota
Democrats have pledged that they would pass recreational marijuana this session with their new majorities in both chambers.
Suspect in triple murder of Chisago County family found dead, sheriff says
Investigators say the suspect in a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of three family members has been found dead.
Talking Points: Will lawmakers agree on a Social Security tax bill?
Esme Murphy looks at whether Republicans have a chance of getting some of their tax cuts passed, including eliminating the tax on Social Security income.
Law enforcement raise concerns about recreational marijuana: "How can we keep the public safe?"
There were those who testified in favor of the bill but it is the detailed concerns of law enforcement that are among the issues even supporters question.
Bill allowing medically assisted death advances in Minnesota legislature
A person who is at least 18 years old and mentally capable, is terminally ill with less than six months to live would have the right to medical aid in dying.
Talking Points: Pandemic's toll on youth mental health
Every 3 years Minnesota conducts a statewide survey of public school students. The latest survey out in December 2022 had this conclusion: the pandemic may be over but our kids mental health continues to suffer because of the tumultuous changes kids went through.
As St. Paul reels from deadly weekend, gun control opponents recognize prevention bills may pass this session at Capitol
Rob Doar of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus says none of the gun control measures being debated at the Capitol would have prevented this weekend's tragedies in St. Paul. But he says this could be the year one or more of these bills finally passes.