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What to know ahead of South Dakota AG impeachment trial
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg faces a historic impeachment trial this week for his actions surrounding a 2020 car crash in which he struck and killed a pedestrian.
Elise Stefanik's defense of Trump around Jan. 6 clouds her pro-democracy work abroad
Rep. Elise Stefanik's outspoken defense of Donald Trump after Jan. 6 has roiled a pro-democracy group funded by Congress where she's a board member. Some staff members are sharing their concerns.
Far right groups shift focus to LBGTQ events. Their hateful aim hasn't changed
As anti-LGBTQ narratives ramp up in the mainstream, far-right groups Patriot Front and Proud Boys have used the moment to target Pride events. But their goal remains the same, extremism trackers say.
PBS NewsHour commentator Mark Shields dies at age 85
Mark Shields, the longtime commentator known for his weekly political analysis and sense of humor, has died at the age of 85, PBS NewsHour confirmed.
Special session talks at 'impasse'
Minnesota’s multi-billion dollar budget surplus will remain unspent after talks on a special legislative session broke down. Talks “reached an impasse,” said Gov. Tim Walz.
In campaign, Jensen vents over medical board
The Republican-endorsed candidate for governor, Dr. Scott Jensen, has been publicly sparring with a state board that has repeatedly reviewed his medical license. This week, he suggested board members will lose their positions if he becomes governor.
DFL, GOP political analysts weigh in on what gas prices, Jan. 6 hearings mean for MN politics
As the campaign for governor and the Legislature nears the summer solstice, where do things stand? Will the headwinds from $5 per gallon gasoline and broader inflation sweep Republicans into top state offices? Are the Jan. 6 hearings in Washington having any impact on Minnesota voters? And what happens if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade? Two top political analysts weigh in from each side of the political aisle.
Judge halts Minneapolis 2040 zoning plan amid environmental questions
Wednesday's ruling does not kill the plan and leaves open the possibility of restarting it once the city takes steps to address environmental concerns. A city attorney said Minneapolis is considering appealing the ruling.