Politics Friday won’t be the same: Longtime MPR News editor Mike Mulcahy to retireSeptember 25, 2023 4:00 AMBy Kirsti MarohnMike Mulcahy is retiring after nearly four decades covering news and politics in Minnesota for radio and TV. His last day at MPR News is Friday, Sept. 29.
Walz takes responsibility for failed vetting of cannabis directorSeptember 24, 2023 12:45 PMBy Brian BakstAfter his choice to oversee legal cannabis in the state quit after one day amid media scrutiny of her background, Gov. Tim Walz said he will look into why problems weren’t discovered earlier.
Walz: 'Let's keep our kids safe' as consensus is reached in SRO debate September 23, 2023 5:36 PMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxMinnesota officials and law enforcement say they’re close to settling the debate over how police can work in schools.
Play4min 11secDespite efforts of 3 U.S. administrations, migrant families keep crossing the borderSeptember 23, 2023 7:17 AMBy Joel Rose Immigration authorities arrested more families in August than in any month on record. U.S. officials have long grappled with discouraging families from coming — and found there are no easy solutions.
Play5min 07secMinnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her backgroundSeptember 22, 2023 4:41 PMBy Brian Bakst and Matt SepicErin DuPree, named Thursday to lead the Office of Cannabis Management, left the job Friday after online evidence emerged showing she sold products that had more THC than the state allowed and owed tens of thousands in debts and tax liens.
Thomas attended fundraisers for conservative political group, ProPublica report says September 22, 2023 2:35 PMBy Nina Totenberg A new report from ProPublica claims that Thomas has maintained a close relationship with the Koch network and that on at least two occasions, he spoke at fundraising events for the organization.
Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez has been indicted on federal corruption chargesSeptember 22, 2023 9:02 AMBy Washington Desk The indictment accuses Menendez and his wife of accepting "hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes in exchange for using" the senator's power and influence.
Play11min 17secSecuring his western flank, Zelenskyy bids to maintain his U.S. supportSeptember 22, 2023 6:32 AMBy Steve Inskeep , Ally Schweitzer , and Lisa Weiner Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is making an effort to answer any legitimate questions concerning his administration and its conduct during the war in Ukraine.
Early voting for November elections has begun. Here's what to knowSeptember 22, 2023 4:00 AMBy Grace BirnstengelWhile there are no statewide or federal elections on the ballot this year, cities and towns across Minnesota will vote on mayors, city council and school board members.
Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence preventionSeptember 21, 2023 5:38 PMBy Asma Khalid and Elena Moore Gun safety measures have stalled in Congress. Advocates have long pushed for a White House office to elevate the issue and coordinate efforts. Vice President Harris will oversee the new office.