Politics and Government News

CDC posts rationale for shorter isolation, quarantine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday explained the scientific rationale for shortening its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine recommendations, and clarified that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults.
Panel of judges hears arguments on Minnesota's new political maps
A panel of five judges heard arguments Tuesday about how to draw new political district boundaries in Minnesota. The once-a-decade process is likely once again to be completed by the judicial branch, as it has for decades.
Rep. Hagedorn tests positive for COVID-19
First District U.S. Rep Jim Hagedorn said he is vaccinated and is experiencing mild symptoms but is in the care of Mayo Clinic because he has kidney cancer. 
Jan. 6 attack posed loyalty test for Indiana Rep. Greg Pence
Indiana Representative Greg Pence watched the Jan. 6 insurrection unfold from an extraordinary perch. He was with his brother, Vice President Mike Pence, who was set to preside over a joint session of Congress where the outcome of the 2020 presidential election would be certified. 
First Cambodian American mayor in U.S. takes office
Sokhary Chau said his mother managed to keep her seven children alive for four years, surviving Cambodia's civil war to deliver them safely to the U.S.
Walz on pandemic, policy priorities as new year begins
Gov. Tim Walz spent the Christmas holiday isolating after he and other members of his family tested positive for COVID-19. Walz spoke to MPR News about his recovery, the latest in the state’s pandemic response and his policy priorities heading into this election year.