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Ilhan Omar says Kevin McCarthy is attempting to 'single' her out
“McCarthy’s effort to repeatedly single me out for scorn and hatred—including threatening to strip me from my committee—does nothing to address the issues our constituents deal with," she said.
What to watch for in 2022 Minnesota primary elections
Bring Me The News brings you a breakdown of what to watch for Tuesday.
Walz, Jensen react to historic Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade
After voting to overturn Roe, conservative Justice Clarence Thomas has hinted contraception and same-sex marriage protections should follow.
Minnesota AG calls for full cancelation of federal student loan debt
Keith Ellison joins an attorneys general coalition that is urging President Joe Biden to cancel all publicly held debts for student borrowers.
MN Senate blocks plan for high-speed rail between Twin Cities-Duluth
The Northern Lights Express project would have provided rail service between Minneapolis and Duluth, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Group of House DFLers seeks support for 'gas tax holiday' this summer
The proposal has yet to gain full support from the party.
Protesters pack Minneapolis City Hall, launch ethics complaint against Frey
The move follows the death of Amir Locke at the hands of local police.
'What happened to you?': Gun owners' group leader criticized over Amir Locke support
The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus released a statement criticizing MPD over the killing.
Election officials dismiss conservative group's complaint against Rep. Ilhan Omar
The group alleged that she used campaign funds on her future husband's consulting firm.
Jan. 6 insurrection: New, more serious charges for MN man and his father
The duo now face a felony civil disorder charge for obstruction of a Capitol police officer.
President Biden coming to Minnesota to promote Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Tuesday's trip follows passage of the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal.
Beleaguered Ward 9 city council candidate loses Strib endorsement
Mickey Moore has faced questions in recent days about where he actually lives.
Minnesota House will continue hybrid operations, require masks in 2022
The Speaker of the House announced the plans in a memo to members and staff on Thursday.
Hodges accuses Frey of falsely claiming she supports 'strong mayor' amendment
"Please know that if you have been told this, it is a lie: I have no position on the amendment," Hodges tweeted.
Walz calls for vaccine, testing requirements for state's teachers
The governor said there should also be "consistent" COVID mitigation requirements for schools.
Lake Minnetonka-area mayor found dead in his home
Paul Skrede served the Deephaven community for 19 years.
Rep. Hagedorn blames 'cancel-culture' for wife's expulsion from MN GOP
Jennifer Carnahan was forced out as party chair amid a cloud of allegations.
MN rep calls upholding of TX abortion law 'great news for America'
Rep. Tim Miller also outlined a new abortion-related bill he plans to introduce.
Sen. Jeremy Miller elected Republican caucus leader, replacing Gazelka
He'll officially be named Senate Majority Leader once the Senate is in session again.
Ousted MN GOP chair mulls return to politics, possible run for governor
Jennifer Carnahan resigned over an associate's sex trafficking indictment.
Line 3 protesters disrupt, shut down Gov. Walz speech
Walz left the Alexandria fundraising event early.
DFL Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent stepping down, won't seek reelection
The announcement comes as Kent faces criticism over the party's handling of recent allegations of sexual harassment by a former staffer.
Sen. Michelle Benson joins Minnesota governor's race
The Ham Lake Republican says she'll prioritize public safety, and criticized the state's handling of the pandemic.