Play5min 54secAfter 161 years, land was officially returned to the Upper Sioux Community March 15, 2024 8:31 PMBy Melissa OlsonFriday marks the return of over 2 square miles of state-owned land in southwest Minnesota to the Upper Sioux Community. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources closed the Upper Sioux Agency State Park mid-February.
Supreme Court issues first of many expected decisions on social mediaMarch 15, 2024 5:03 PMBy Nina Totenberg The court laid down guidelines for the lower courts to use in assessing the facts in similar cases.
Mike Pence ran with Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. In 2024, he won't even endorse himMarch 15, 2024 4:42 PMBy Danielle Kurtzleben The former vice president ran against Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination before dropping out ahead of any primary contests. He said Trump has moved too far away from conservative values.
Play49min 08secPolitics Friday: The fate of a sports betting bill and a TikTok banMarch 15, 2024 2:47 PMBy Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth, and Matt AlvarezMarch Madness is upon us, so it’s a perfect time to check in on sports betting legislation at the Capitol. Who wants it, who doesn’t? Plus, a look at the proposal in Congress to ban TikTok if it doesn’t get a new owner.
Walz signs compromise school resource officer billMarch 15, 2024 7:50 AMBy Dana Ferguson and Anna HaecherlThe bill allows officers to use prone restraints in situations where students pose a risk to themselves or others. It also sets up funding for extra training for officers.
Play3min 48secJudge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents caseMarch 14, 2024 6:23 PMBy Greg Allen Former President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.
It’s not just ‘hang loose.’ Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gestureMarch 14, 2024 2:40 PMBy The Associated PressA pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. It's sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose” sign associated with surf culture. But in Hawaii, where it originated, it's a more common and nuanced gesture.
Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threatsMarch 14, 2024 2:37 PMBy The Associated PressThe Interior Department will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change.
South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem’s Texas dental trip and promo videoMarch 14, 2024 2:30 PMBy The Associated PressA Democratic legislator is calling for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the dental office.
Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey’s veto on ordinance boosting rideshare driver payMarch 14, 2024 1:33 PMBy Jon Collins, Dana Ferguson, and Regina MedinaThe ordinance, expected to go into effect on May 1, will boost rideshare driver pay. Uber and Lyft say that will make the services too expensive for many riders.