One of the most divisive nominees among Trump's cabinet picks, Minneapolis native Pete Hegseth advances toward a role as Secretary of Defense. The Senate is set to vote on his confirmation Friday.
We can tell our representatives now what matters to us. Like increasing the child tax credit, as both parties promised in the last election and which promises to cut child poverty in half.
A national, county-by-county analysis of Medicaid and CHIP enrollment by Georgetown University and University of Minnesota researchers shows where proposed Medicaid cuts would hit hardest.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's November election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, clearing the way for him to be sworn in on Jan. 20.
From the column: "For too long, Democratic administrations — aided by anti-mining, anti-jobs activists — have prevented our miners from developing the Duluth Complex."
Earlier this month, the Republican-majority House of Representatives blocked an effort to expedite the report's release after the panel deadlocked over whether to make it public.
From the editorial: "In Duluth, especially along the St. Louis River, the initiative has helped restore wild rice beds, sturgeon spawning grounds, and the habitats of piping plover and other nesting birds."
From the column: "Can ... bipartisanship be forced? It’s possible. Minnesota is fortunate to have two low-key, hardworking women leading their respective parties in the House."
From the column: "A federal shield law for reporters ... would allow them to withhold vital evidence of crimes, government corruption, and wrongdoings."
From the column: "Safeguards for the press may be especially needed if a candidate is elected who parrots Joseph Stalin by deeming the press 'an enemy of the people'."
