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Where are they now? Flynn, other Trump alums keep MAGA hopes alive

Where are they now? Flynn, other Trump alums keep MAGA hopes alive

What Trump alums are doing now can be divided in two groups — those promoting Trump and the MAGA movement, and those who are going more traditional routes. It underscores the GOP divide Trump created.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Groups: Walz's clean air plan hurts Minnesota border towns

Groups: Walz's clean air plan hurts Minnesota border towns

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, along with about a dozen other border community groups, co-signed a May 25 letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlining their concerns over his proposed “Clean Cars” policy.
by The Associated Press

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Frances Lee: There's more bipartisanship in Congress than we know

Frances Lee: There's more bipartisanship in Congress than we know

Political scientist Frances Lee of Princeton University talks about the importance of bipartisanship.

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Fences comes down at Minnesota Capitol; layoff notes go out

Fences comes down at Minnesota Capitol; layoff notes go out

The fence that has surrounded the Minnesota Capitol since the unrest over the death of George Floyd is coming down, although officials have yet to set a date for reopening the statehouse to the public. Crews removed the fence from the front Tuesday and expect to haul away most of the rest soon.
by The Associated Press

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MN government begins planning for potential shutdown

MN government begins planning for potential shutdown

Layoff notices were mailed to state employees to inform them most will be furloughed if no new budget is approved by June 30.
by Brian Bakst

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Democrat Stansbury keeps New Mexico U.S. House seat in party's hands

New Mexico Democrats kept control of the U.S. House seat left vacant by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, in one of the party's earliest tests of its messaging during the administration of President Joe Biden.
by Alana Wise

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