Ahead of August primary, incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar feels "pretty positive"
Omar is running for her third term, and is facing Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council member and community activist.
Don Samuels preps for primary against incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar
The Aug. 9 primary is just over three weeks away, and one of the most anticipated matchups is in the 5th Congressional District, where community activist Don Samuels is taking on two-term incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Rules for voting absentee in Minnesota tighten up compared to 2020
With new rule changes, you wont have as much time to get your ballot in this year. You'll also need a witness for your ballot. Change were temporarily made during the height of the COVID pandemic.
As Biden signs gun bill into law, politicians seek to turn it into 2022 campaign issue
From the White House on down, Democrats are putting gun violence and the push for more restrictions front and center as they frame the debate for the 2022 November election.
Herculean task lies ahead for Minneapolis's first-ever community safety director
If approved by the Minneapolis City Council, Dr. Cedric Alexander would oversee the Minneapolis police and fire departments, the 911 call center, and community outreach.
Live Updates: Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges
U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson on Thursday handed Derek Chauvin a sentence of 252 months in prison, or 21 years. Magnuson said, in addition to all else, he "absolutely destroyed the lives" of three other MPD officers.
George Floyd's family will be at Thursday sentencing for Derek Chauvin
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Attack ad blames Rep. Angie Craig for high gas prices as battle over swing district heats up
A conservative group has already spent $620,000 on an advertisement targeting Rep. Angie Craig in what's likely just the beginning of a battle by both parties to win a critical district.
Several Minnesota companies to reimburse workers who travel for abortion services
Law professor David Schultz says the companies could face consequences in states like Texas, which have criminalized not only abortion, but anyone facilitating an abortion.
Abortion ruling, and the rhetoric around it, reveals portrait of two separate Americas
Friday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling divided the nation on abortion, not just in public opinion but in access to abortion care.
What is the future of abortion rights in Minnesota?
Planned Parenthood North Central States is expecting a surge of patients from around the region coming to Minnesota for abortion services.
Trial date for 2 ex-MPD officers in George Floyd's death moves again, to Oct.
The two former Minneapolis police officers who still face a state trial in George Floyd's killing have gotten a new trial date, a few months sooner than last ruled.
With prices soaring, both sides play blame game as MN surplus sits in gov't hands
On Sunday, Gov. Tim Walz said he wants to cut $2,000 checks for most Minnesota couples, and $1,000 to single Minnesotans. Republican Party members are calling it an election year gimmick.
After surplus talks stall, Walz doubles down on direct payments to Minnesotans
Gov. Tim Walz is reviving and doubling down on his Walz checks proposal, saying he now wants to give families back $2,000 and individuals back $1,000 from the record surplus.