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Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice

Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice

Well-wishes and fond remembrances for former President Jimmy Carter were pouring in a day after he entered hospice care at his home in Georgia. Among those paying homage Sunday was his niece, who noted the legacy of the 39th president at the small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia, where Carter taught Sunday school for decades.
by The Associated Press

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Compare the election-fraud claims Fox News aired with what its stars knew

Compare the election-fraud claims Fox News aired with what its stars knew

After the 2020 election, Fox News repeatedly aired claims of election fraud even though its stars and executives said, behind the scenes, those claims were "ludicrous," "bs" and "nonsense."
by Mary Yang

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North Dakota moves to curb trans identity in data, minors

The North Dakota House passed gender-related bills Friday that would omit transgender identity from state data collection and criminalize health care providers who give gender-affirming care to minors.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Rep. Grossell cited for DWI

Minnesota Rep. Grossell cited for DWI

Republican Rep. Matt Grossell was cited for driving drunk last week. He tested at nearly twice the legal limit, and it wasn’t the first time he has been arrested. 
by Brian Bakst

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Immigrants and 'Driver's Licenses for All': 4 key questions, answered

Immigrants and 'Driver's Licenses for All': 4 key questions, answered

A bill working its way through the Minnesota Legislature would make nearly 81,000 state residents eligible to apply for and obtain driver’s licenses regardless of their immigration status.

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MN House passes paid sick and safe time bill

MN House passes paid sick and safe time bill

The plan would let workers across Minnesota earn one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked. 
by Dana Ferguson

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