Politics

U of M political professor weighs in on sit-in at Minnesota House floor

A protest led by DFL members of the Minnesota House over a stalled gun reform bill entered the 24-hour mark on Friday night as the session goes down to the wire. The state representatives are holding the floor at the Minnesota State Capitol in hopes of getting a vote on the legislation. Republicans in the chamber say it's already had its chance. Ubah Ali spoke with a political science professor about how this compares to previous demonstrations over similar proposals.

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MN DFL lawmakers appear set to continue sit-in for 2nd night over gun bill

A round-the-clock protest entered its 22nd hour at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday evening. With just two days left in the session, DFL lawmakers are holding a sit-in in the Minnesota House. They want Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth to allow a vote on gun control in the wake of the deadly Annunciation shooting. WCCO’ Esme Murphy shares where the debate stands as of Friday evening.

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What Trump’s deal with China means for Minnesota farmers

Minnesota farmers say they're cautiously optimistic after President Trump announced a deal with Beijing to buy more soybeans.

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Video of tense exchange on Minnesota House floor doesn’t back GOPers’ claims

During the gun debate, there was a controversial confrontation — but what was actually said is triggering debate.

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How the Rosemount boys volleyball squad became national anthem singers

The Rousemount boys volleyball team is showing their talents extend well beyond the court. Mike Max explains in this edition of Home Team.

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Why Aniya Allen's grandfather is returning to peace activism

Monday will mark five years since the tragic killing of 6-year-old Aniya Allen in Minneapolis. Family says it's a loss that will never heal. Allen was hit by a stray bullet. It was one of three child shootings in a three-week span in 2021 that shook the city. After that, her grandfather walked away from his well-known role as an advocate for peace. Reg Chapman explains why he's ready to push for change again.

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U of M political professor weighs in on sit-in at Minnesota House floor

A protest led by DFL members of the Minnesota House over a stalled gun reform bill entered the 24-hour mark on Friday night as the session goes down to the wire. The state representatives are holding the floor at the Minnesota State Capitol in hopes of getting a vote on the legislation. Republicans in the chamber say it's already had its chance. Ubah Ali spoke with a political science professor about how this compares to previous demonstrations over similar proposals.

• 6H ago
• 2:46