What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown September 29, 2023 4:00 AMBy Ximena Bustillo , Tom Bowman , and Selena Simmons-Duffin A government shutdown is looming but not every federal office will close completely. Some critical services will continue as employees work without pay.
Teachers union, advocacy groups warn of ‘extremist’ school board candidatesSeptember 28, 2023 6:31 PMBy Elizabeth ShockmanA coalition of educators and advocates for Jewish and LGBTQ+ people on Thursday urged Minnesotans to know the views of who they choose for local school board seats this fall, noting that a Holocaust denier is seeking a board seat in Roseville
New Ulm Medical Center to close its 10 bed residential addiction services unitSeptember 28, 2023 5:34 PMBy Hannah YangAllina Health said in an email statement on Thursday that it made the decision to move away from the hospital-based residential addiction service to a new partial hospitalization and day treatment program.
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans will be newly eligible for driver's licenses on Oct. 1September 28, 2023 3:10 PMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxStarting next week, all eligible Minnesotans — regardless of immigration status — can start getting their driver’s licenses. An estimated 81,000 people are newly eligible for licenses, permits and state ID cards.
Donald Trump skipped the GOP debate again. This time, his rivals took him on directlySeptember 28, 2023 5:32 AMBy The Associated PressSeveral of Donald Trump’s rivals stepped up their attacks against him in Wednesday’s second Republican presidential debate. They were urgently trying to dent the former president’s commanding primary lead during an event that often seemed like an undercard without him.
Biden is talking about democracy as he aims for a split-screen moment with the GOPSeptember 28, 2023 4:01 AMBy Deepa Shivaram President Biden's latest speech on democracy comes the day after the Republican debate, as a government shutdown looms and as House Republicans hold an impeachment inquiry hearing.
The first impeachment inquiry hearing into Biden was six hours. Here's what happenedSeptember 28, 2023 4:00 AMBy Jaclyn Diaz House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer said the hearing will examine the value of an impeachment inquiry and evidence against President Biden.
McCarthy revives immigration battles in bid to shift shutdown blame from GOP feuds September 27, 2023 9:22 PMBy Deirdre Walsh and Lexie Schapitl House Speaker Kevin McCarthy still faces a bloc of conservatives who oppose any short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown. He's trying to muscle through a partisan stopgap bill with border security.
St. Paul City Council restricts cannabis, tobacco smoking in public placesSeptember 27, 2023 6:32 PMBy Melissa OlsonThe St. Paul City Council has passed an ordinance restricting smoking cannabis, tobacco and hemp products on city-controlled property. The vote passed 4-3.
Play3min 21secMinnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown September 27, 2023 2:50 PMBy Mark ZdechlikA lot is on the line if the federal government shuts down — in particular for people who might not be able to afford food on their own.