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Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul

Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul

The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle.
by Michele Kelemen

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Ramsey County sheriff calls for security improvements at the Capitol

Ramsey County sheriff calls for security improvements at the Capitol

At the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher called for increased security at the Capitol. Following the assassination and attempted assassination of two state lawmakers and their spouses in June, he’s ringing the alarm bell once again.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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How will Medicaid cuts affect Minnesota nursing homes?

How will Medicaid cuts affect Minnesota nursing homes?

Toby Pearson, president and CEO of Care Providers of Minnesota, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to break down what these funding gaps mean for seniors, their families and care providers.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says

Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says

An investigation by Wisconsin's elections commission has concluded that unlawful actions by Madison's former city clerk led to nearly 200 absentee ballots going uncounted in the 2024 presidential election.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. Tim Walz defends $430,000 ask for legal counsel used to prep for congressional hearing

Gov. Tim Walz defends $430,000 ask for legal counsel used to prep for congressional hearing

The governor said the outside counsel had additional expertise in immigration law needed to prepare for the House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary states last month. Minnesota doesn’t have a sanctuary law, although some communities in the state do have ordinances limiting participation in immigration actions.
by Dana Ferguson

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St. Cloud State University's interim president to depart early

St. Cloud State University's interim president to depart early

Larry Dietz took the two-year post last July, but announced Monday that he will be leaving by the end of this year to deal with health challenges in his family.
by Kirsti Marohn

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