Play9min 05secThe latest on state taxes and spending from MPR Political Reporter, Brian BakstMay 16, 2022 3:53 PMBy Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst, and Gretchen BrownWith one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.
Play8min 52secReporter Debrief: Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on taxes and spendingMay 16, 2022 10:40 AMBy Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst, and Gretchen BrownWith one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.
The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19May 16, 2022 8:55 AMNewly released documents reveal that the meatpacking industry’s callousness toward the health of its workers and its influence over the Trump administration were far greater than previously known.
Play4min 55secWalz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spendingMay 16, 2022 6:22 AMBy Brian Bakst and Tim PugmireGov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders reached a broad deal on spending and taxes Monday morning. There’s a week left in the session to fill in the details.
Play3min 48secTrump-era special counsel faces first real test as Washington attorney goes on trialMay 16, 2022 5:17 AMBy Ryan Lucas John Durham's probe led to a single false statements count against Michael Sussmann for allegedly lying to the FBI about possible ties between a Russian-bank and Donald Trump's company.
U.N. secretary-general calls Buffalo shooting 'vile act of racist extremism'May 16, 2022 3:36 AMBy Rina Torchinsky António Guterres also extended condolences to the families of the 10 people who were killed in the shooting.
Jensen wins GOP endorsement for governorMay 14, 2022 12:43 PMBy MPR News StaffScott Jensen, a family physician and former state senator, clinched the Republican endorsement for governor Saturday at the party’s state convention in Rochester.
State Republican convention picks candidates for AG, elections chiefMay 13, 2022 3:22 PMBy Brian BakstAfter a slow start Friday morning, thousands of Minnesota Republicans meeting in Rochester selected candidates for attorney general and secretary of state before going into recess.
On immigration, advocates say a 'shadow Trump administration' is tying Biden's handsMay 13, 2022 4:01 AMBy Joel Rose A federal judge in Louisiana holds a hearing today about the future of Title 42. Immigrant advocates say it's the latest attempt by Republican-led states to block Biden's immigration agenda in court.
Minnesota Republicans meet to endorse candidates for governor, other top officesMay 13, 2022 4:00 AMBy Brian BakstMore than 2,000 Republican delegates will meet in Rochester Friday and Saturday with the goal of endorsing candidates who can win statewide offices in Minnesota for the first time in almost two decades.