Talking Points: Intelligence Failure Before Bombings?
As investigators continue to look into the Boston Marathon bombings, questions are growing about whether there was an American intelligence failure.
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As investigators continue to look into the Boston Marathon bombings, questions are growing about whether there was an American intelligence failure.
Minnesota lawmakers are taking up education legislation this week. So, they along with teachers, students and parents held a pep rally at St. Paul Central High School to support new investments in education.
It's been 60 long years but finally, a Princeton, Minn. veteran is getting the Prisoner of War service medal he earned decades ago.
Almost two years removed from a Minnesota government shutdown, lawmakers are closer to heading off future service interruptions.
Minnesota's tax refunds will soon be converted from paper checks to plastic cards as a cost-saving measure.
In a nod to second chances, the Minnesota Senate has approved a bill that would bar employers from asking about a person's criminal history on job applications.
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin is the featured attraction as Minnesota Democrats gather for their top fundraising event of the year.
The Minnesota Senate has passed a wide-ranging spending bill that dictates state funds for programs run by the state agriculture, natural resources, commerce, pollution control and economic development agencies.
Democrats in the Minnesota House and Senate are looking for new ways to collect money. If their latest plan passes, that glass of water from your kitchen faucet may be getting more expensive.
Minnesota lawmakers want the state to start cracking down on phony 911 calls.
Minnesota's House and Senate are busy passing a series of bills funding state agencies as lawmakers set the stage for end-of-session budget talks.
A Minnesota House budget for the state court system includes salary increases for the state's judges and travel and lodging reimbursements for state Court of Appeals judges who live in greater Minnesota.
Rep. John Kline, the dean of Minnesota's GOP delegation in Congress, on Friday ruled out a bid for the U.S. Senate or governor next year, saying he wanted to make his intentions clear so other possible candidates will step forward.
Rep. John Kline has taken his name off the table for statewide office in Minnesota, but his House colleague Erik Paulsen isn't ready to do the same.
Rep. John Kline says he's not interested in running for the U.S. Senate or governor next year. Kline said Friday he wants to take his name off the table now so it will help others who might run against Democratic Sen. Al Franken or Gov. Mark Dayton.
