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Minneapolis moves forward on proposal to shift violence prevention programs to the county
After a long and sometimes heated discussion Monday afternoon, the Minneapolis City Council agreed to move forward with a controversial proposal to shift around $1.2 million to Hennepin County so that it can temporarily take over the management of two city violence prevention programs. 
Timberwolves and Lynx sale to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez back on track after arbitration ruling
The binding ruling issued Monday granted Lore, an e-commerce entrepreneur and investor, and Rodriguez, the former Major League Baseball star, a 90-day extension to finish the acquisition.
New felony count added to charges against Sen. Nicole Mitchell for April 2024 incident
Becker County Attorney Brian McDonald added a second burglary charge Monday against state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, stemming from an incident in April 2024 in Detroit Lakes. Both charges are felonies.
Congress now has a DOGE Caucus. Here's how its co-chair says it will work
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Pete Sessions, co-chair of the House DOGE Caucus, on how he plans to work with the Department of Government Efficiency.
Republicans put fraud, measures to stop it in spotlight as they take Minnesota House reins
An initial hearing of a fraud prevention committee in the Minnesota House was a first order of business for Republicans with their newly recognized chamber control. House power may go back to evenly split after a March special election, but the GOP will have control of this committee for the next two years.
U.S. judge keeps his block on Trump federal buyout plan in place for now
A U.S. judge kept his block on President Donald Trump’s buyout plan for federal employees in place on Monday and said he would consider imposing it for a longer period of time.
Judge says Trump administration is not in full compliance with order on spending
The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.