Politics and Government News

U of M researchers to study how forward-facing sonar could affect Minnesota fish
Also known as forward-facing sonar, the technology lets anglers spot and track fish in real time. A team of researchers will study whether live-imaging sonar changes catch rates and what the long-term effects could be for fish populations in Minnesota lakes.
Rochester mayoral race getting crowded as NAACP’s Elegbede enters
The field of candidates vying for the top office in the city of Rochester is getting crowded. The latest to enter is the local NAACP president, bringing the number of announced candidates to seven.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.
Feds charge 15 with bilking Medicaid programs in Minnesota
Federal authorities on Thursday alleged that more than $90 million was stolen from seven state-managed Medicaid programs, including one meant to help children with autism and another intended to help vulnerable people find stable homes.
U.S. announces criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles. The announcement was made Wednesday as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government.