Political News

Minn. Senate Passes Stripped-Down Gun Bill

The Minnesota Senate has approved scaled-back revisions to state gun laws that do not include an expansion of background checks for gun purchases.   Read More

Bakk Says Wide Expansion To All-Day K Planned

The budget Minnesota lawmakers expect to pass will contain funding for all-day kindergarten at state expense.   Read More

Herseth Sandlin Rules Out Run For SD Senate Seat

Former South Dakota U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says she will not seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tim Johnson.   Read More

Minn. Lawmakers Enter Homestretch Of 2013 Session

Minnesota lawmakers are bearing down for the legislative session's homestretch.   Read More

Minn. Senate To Take Up Transportation Plan

A bill being seen as a stand-pat transportation finance plan is rolling toward a vote in the Minnesota Senate.   Read More

Minnesota House Approves Of Gay Marriage

The 75-59 vote Thursday was seen as pivotal for the measure, which would allow same-sex weddings beginning Aug. 1.  Read More

Weiland To Seek Democratic Nomination For Senate Seat

A former staffer for former U.S. Sen. Tom Daschle has announced that he'll seek the Democratic nomination for the seat being vacated by Sen. Tim Johnson.   Read More

Minn. Senate Approves Minimum Wage Bump

Competing minimum wage bills are splitting Minnesota Democrats on an issue they consider a priority this legislative session.   Read More

Minn. House Backs Small Move Toward Earlier Voting

An elections bill that would let people vote absentee without a valid excuse has won approval from the Minnesota House.   Read More

Peterson Hopeful For Passing Farm Bill This Summer

An influential Minnesota voice on agriculture says he's hopeful that Congress will pass a new farm bill this summer after efforts last year failed.   Read More