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Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate

Jensen announced on Monday that he picked lieutenant governor candidate Phouthaivanh Wilkerson to run with him for the Republican Party’s endorsement.

Trump administration raises concerns over federal funds

Minnesota human services and agriculture officials voiced concerns Wednesday about federal funding stoppages threatened by the Trump administration.

What to know about federal funding threats

President Donald Trump's administration is lashing out at Minnesota by threatening to withhold billions in federal money, much of it intended to help low-income families with food aid, health care and child care — and with a new lawsuit against the state.

Democrats claim shutdown victory after GOP defections revive Obamacare fight

House Democrats, including Rep. Glenn Ivey and Rep. Ro Khanna, say 43-day government shutdown elevated healthcare messaging despite failing to secure Obamacare subsidies initially.

MN lawmakers want to better understand rural healthcare

Rural Minnesotans face rising health care costs and clinic closures. Lawmakers are holding listening sessions to hear residents’ challenges and explore solutions.

Pro-Trump group unleashes blueprint for crucial housing initiative featuring top MAGA influencer

Policy goals from the new "Make Housing Great Again" launched by Trump allies include market-driven deregulation strategies that experts argue will make homeownership more attainable.

Trump credits halted Iran executions for delaying military strikes

President Donald Trump is delaying military action in Iran after claiming execution cancellations amid ongoing protests that have reportedly killed over 2,000 people.

Cancer-stricken children urge Bernie Sanders to back life-saving pediatric healthcare bill

Cancer-stricken children plead with Bernie Sanders to support life-saving pediatric cancer bill after the senator's objections stall bipartisan legislation.

ProPublica finds immigration agents using chokeholds

Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.

DNR hosts roundtable to seek unity on outdoors issues

Outdoors industry leaders, conservation and environmental advocates, hunters, fishers and outdoors enthusiasts discussed issues related to preserving and protecting the state's lakes, rivers, parkland, trails and wildlife.

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CIA director was in Venezuela to meet with acting President Delcy Rodríguez, official says

CIA Director Ratcliffe met with Venezuela's acting president in Caracas on Thursday after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, a U.S. official told Fox News.

Trump quietly appoints 4 members to commission that will review his White House ballroom plan

President Donald Trump this week quietly appointed four new members to the Commission of Fine Arts, one of two federal panels reviewing his plan to build a White House ballroom.

Committee recommends weapons screening at Capitol

The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security approved a series of recommendations to improve security at the Capitol complex.

Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate

Jensen announced on Monday that he picked lieutenant governor candidate Phouthaivanh Wilkerson to run with him for the Republican Party’s endorsement.

Trump administration raises concerns over federal funds

Minnesota human services and agriculture officials voiced concerns Wednesday about federal funding stoppages threatened by the Trump administration.

What to know about federal funding threats

President Donald Trump's administration is lashing out at Minnesota by threatening to withhold billions in federal money, much of it intended to help low-income families with food aid, health care and child care — and with a new lawsuit against the state.

Democrats claim shutdown victory after GOP defections revive Obamacare fight

House Democrats, including Rep. Glenn Ivey and Rep. Ro Khanna, say 43-day government shutdown elevated healthcare messaging despite failing to secure Obamacare subsidies initially.

MN lawmakers want to better understand rural healthcare

Rural Minnesotans face rising health care costs and clinic closures. Lawmakers are holding listening sessions to hear residents’ challenges and explore solutions.

Pro-Trump group unleashes blueprint for crucial housing initiative featuring top MAGA influencer

Policy goals from the new "Make Housing Great Again" launched by Trump allies include market-driven deregulation strategies that experts argue will make homeownership more attainable.

Trump credits halted Iran executions for delaying military strikes

President Donald Trump is delaying military action in Iran after claiming execution cancellations amid ongoing protests that have reportedly killed over 2,000 people.

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Cancer-stricken children urge Bernie Sanders to back life-saving pediatric healthcare bill

Cancer-stricken children plead with Bernie Sanders to support life-saving pediatric cancer bill after the senator's objections stall bipartisan legislation.

ProPublica finds immigration agents using chokeholds

Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government won’t say if any agents have been punished.

DNR hosts roundtable to seek unity on outdoors issues

Outdoors industry leaders, conservation and environmental advocates, hunters, fishers and outdoors enthusiasts discussed issues related to preserving and protecting the state's lakes, rivers, parkland, trails and wildlife.

CIA director was in Venezuela to meet with acting President Delcy Rodríguez, official says

CIA Director Ratcliffe met with Venezuela's acting president in Caracas on Thursday after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, a U.S. official told Fox News.

Trump quietly appoints 4 members to commission that will review his White House ballroom plan

President Donald Trump this week quietly appointed four new members to the Commission of Fine Arts, one of two federal panels reviewing his plan to build a White House ballroom.

Committee recommends weapons screening at Capitol

The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security approved a series of recommendations to improve security at the Capitol complex.

Scott Jensen names sheriff’s deputy as his running mate

Jensen announced on Monday that he picked lieutenant governor candidate Phouthaivanh Wilkerson to run with him for the Republican Party’s endorsement.

Trump administration raises concerns over federal funds

Minnesota human services and agriculture officials voiced concerns Wednesday about federal funding stoppages threatened by the Trump administration.

What to know about federal funding threats

President Donald Trump's administration is lashing out at Minnesota by threatening to withhold billions in federal money, much of it intended to help low-income families with food aid, health care and child care — and with a new lawsuit against the state.

Democrats claim shutdown victory after GOP defections revive Obamacare fight

House Democrats, including Rep. Glenn Ivey and Rep. Ro Khanna, say 43-day government shutdown elevated healthcare messaging despite failing to secure Obamacare subsidies initially.