Politics and Government News

Minnesota DNR expands the fight against invasive carp
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated its plan for slowing the spread of invasive carp in Minnesota waters.
Hastings City Council urges cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
The Hastings City Council unanimously supported a resolution this week calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and increased humanitarian need for the people affected by war there.
Democratic drama and Biden write-ins promise a New Hampshire primary to remember
There’s something different this year about this year's first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary, at least on the Democratic side. Zero delegates will be at stake in Tuesday's primary, and Democratic incumbent and frontrunner Joe Biden won't appear on the ballot because the primary violates national party rules.
As justices retire, more changes come for Minnesota‘s Supreme Court
With another Supreme Court Justice retiring, a law expert breaks down what could be the future of Minnesota’s high court appointees. Peter Knapp, a Mitchell Hamline School of Law Professor, talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the retirement and what it could mean for the future.
Lawmakers call for IRS scrutiny of Trump-backed nonprofit that aids Jan. 6 rioters
A nonprofit that supports defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is facing scrutiny over its political activity. “The IRS should investigate this case immediately,” said one congressman.
Maine court puts decision barring Trump from the state's primary ballot on hold
The Maine Superior Court has sent back the secretary of state’s decision to remove Donald Trump from the presidential primary ballot. The court says it’s waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.
Minnesota company illegally fired woman because she was pregnant
A Minnesota company violated a woman’s civil rights when it fired her because she was pregnant. The Minnesota Human Rights Department called the action “blatant pregnancy discrimination.”