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Minnesota GOP pivots, pushes for early voting this cycle

Minnesota GOP pivots, pushes for early voting this cycle

State and national GOP leaders are working to convince right-leaning voters to cast ballots early in the off-year election, which some see as a warmup for larger contests in 2024.
by Dana Ferguson

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State agency OKs $10M loan to build cannabis operation in Grand Rapids

State agency OKs $10M loan to build cannabis operation in Grand Rapids

The loan approved Tuesday by Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation will aid a Missouri-based company’s effort to build a $68 million cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility on the site of a long-abandoned lumber mill.
by Dan Kraker

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U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes for the speakership Tuesday, and his allies are continuing to try to convince Republican opponents to get onboard before a second vote on Wednesday.
by Lexie Schapitl, Deirdre Walsh, Claudia Grisales, Kelsey Snell and Tyler Bartlam

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Man faces misdemeanor charge for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see governor

Man faces misdemeanor charge for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see governor

Joshua Pleasnick reportedly told a police officer he had no intention of using the weapon but wanted to speak to Gov. Tony Evers about men who have been abused by women but aren’t getting any help from authorities.
by The Associated Press

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FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.
by Allison Aubrey

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Biden set to visit Tel Aviv and Amman as Israel-Gaza conflict intensifies

Biden set to visit Tel Aviv and Amman as Israel-Gaza conflict intensifies

President Joe Biden plans to head to the region ahead of what's expected to be an intense ground battle inside Gaza as Israeli forces look for Hamas militants involved with the Oct. 7 attacks.
by Tamara Keith

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U.S. government agrees to settlement with migrant families separated at the border

U.S. government agrees to settlement with migrant families separated at the border

The deal, which a federal judge must approve, bars immigration officials from imposing a blanket policy of family separation for the next eight years. It does not provide any monetary compensation.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Minnesota budget surplus jumps another $820M in new estimate

Minnesota budget surplus jumps another $820M in new estimate

The state brought in more revenue from taxes and fees than forecast this spring and also spent slightly less than expected. The result: a surplus almost 50 percent larger than projected earlier this year, officials said Monday.
by Dana Ferguson

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