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July 5, 2021 1:49 PM

Another candidate joins Minnesota AG race to unseat Ellison

Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer who described pandemic restrictions and lawsuits against businesses that violated state public health guidelines as “intrusive state government” announced her bid on Sunday to unseat Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

by The Associated Press

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July 4, 2021 9:05 AM

She struggled to reclaim her Indigenous name. She hopes others have it easier

Earlier this year, Canada announced a new policy that allows Indigenous citizens to restore their names on government-issued ID, including passports, for free. One woman recounted her emotional and frustrating journey to officially reclaim her Indigenous family name.

by Emma Bowman

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July 4, 2021 6:35 AM

Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter mark 75 years of ‘full partnership’

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary on July 7, extending their record as the longest married presidential couple in American history. Jimmy Carter calls his marriage a "full partnership."

by The Associated Press

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July 3, 2021 4:23 PM

With no parades and little ceremony, America's longest war draws to a close

With little fanfare, the last major U.S. military base in Afghanistan has been handed over to the Afghans. While the U.S. military is not calling the departure from Bagram Air Field a formal end to the U.S. war effort, it does reflect a presence that has dwindled to a tiny remaining force.

by Tom Bowman

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July 2, 2021 3:17 PM

Minneapolis set to spend more than $100M in pandemic funds

Mayor Jacob Frey said the spending would focus on affordable housing, public safety and supporting small businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people and other people of color.

by Jon Collins

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July 2, 2021 2:32 PM

Police groups sue over Minnesota deadly force law

A lawsuit filed in state court challenges a new standard for when deadly force is justified in police encounters. Efforts to change the 2020 law during the Legislature’s special session stalled out.

by Brian Bakst

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July 2, 2021 12:02 PM

MN Senate stays in session to review Walz commissioners

Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate say they will extend their special session to review agency heads appointed by Gov. Tim Walz. Democrats reacted sharply, accusing the GOP of a vendetta against the governor after contentious budget negotiations.

by Brian Bakst

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July 2, 2021 12:00 PM

Intelligence Squared debate: Can employers and schools require vaccines?

A debate from the Intelligence Squared series: “Can employers and schools require vaccines?”

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July 2, 2021 5:53 AM

U.S. hands Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years

U.S. officials say the U.S. military has left Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years. The facility was the epicenter of the war to oust the Taliban and hunt down the al-Qaida perpetrators of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America. Two officials say the airfield was handed over to the Afghan National Security and Defense Force in its entirety.

by The Associated Press