Politics Dec 11 MyPillow founder and Trump ally Mike Lindell to run for Minnesota governor in 2026 Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz in 2026.
Nation Dec 03 5 things to know about the Somali community in Minnesota after Trump’s attacks Almost 58% of the Somalis in Minnesota were born in the U.S. Of the foreign-born Somalis in Minnesota, an overwhelming majority –- 87% — are naturalized U.S. citizens. Of the foreign-born population, almost half entered the U.S. in 2010 or…
Politics Nov 28 What to know about the looming federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks Buried in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month was a provision to ban impairing beverages and snacks made from hemp, which have proliferated across the country in recent years.
Politics Nov 07 Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating U.S. beef prices President Donald Trump on Friday accused foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and asked the Department of Justice to open an investigation. Trump offered no proof to support his allegations.
Politics Nov 05 Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist’s challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor In neighboring St. Paul, Democratic state Rep. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, and will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor of the city.
Nation Sep 29 Minnesota man pleads guilty to attempting to join Islamic State group A Minnesota man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Politics Sep 26 Political divide stalls Minnesota gun control efforts a month after deadly church shooting As Minnesota mourned a mass shooting at a church that left two schoolchildren dead and 21 people injured, Gov. Tim Walz promised to call a special session for the Legislature to pass solutions to gun violence and school safety. But a month later, talks…
Politics Sep 16 Tim Walz says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll seek reelection to a third term in the 2026 elections.
Politics Sep 03 WATCH: Vance speaks after meeting with families affected by Minneapolis shooting Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday met with families and victims of a shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis that killed two schoolchildren and injured 21 people. The visit comes one week after an attacker opened fire during the first Mass…
Nation Sep 02 Minnesota Gov. Walz to call special session on gun laws after school shooting Gov. Tim Walz plans to call a special session of the Minnesota Legislature to consider tougher gun laws after last week's shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.