Politics & Elections

House Approves Rules for Trump Impeachment Probe

WASHINGTON--A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Thursday's near party-line 232-196 roll call was the chamber's first formal vote on a process that's likely to take months, possibly stretching into the…

Trump Only Republican on Presidential Primary Ballot in MN

MINNEAPOLIS--President Donald Trump isn't the only Republican candidate running in the presidential primary, but he'll be the only choice on the ballot in Minnesota. The Republican Party of Minnesota has informed the state Secretary of State that Trump will be…

Gov. Walz declares emergency for conditions from snowstorm

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issues an executive order declaring an emergency to ease the strain on farmers in western Minnesota after a snowstorm hampered the harvest. It also lifts regulations on drivers carrying propane and liquid…

McConnell: Impeachment Measure Denies Trump 'Basic Rights'

WASHINGTON--The Senate's top Republican isn't impressed by a Democratic resolution in the House that sets out procedures for a potential impeachment of President Donald Trump. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the resolution would deny the "most basic rights of…

Omar Criticized for Vote on Armenian Genocide Resolution

MINNEAPOLIS--U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is coming under criticism from Minnesota's Armenian community for not supporting a resolution recognizing the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as genocide. The Minnesota Democrat was one of three lawmakers voted "present'' when the…

Fargo Park district holds meeting on Executive Director candidates

FARGO, N.D. - Fargo Park District held a meeting to review executive director candidates. Park Board President Jerry Rostad says the Human Resources Director reviewed the position description, gathered input on interview questions and provided a framework on how the…

President Trump Announces Isis Leader Is Killed

WASHINGTON - The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, is dead after being targeted by a U.S. military raid in Syria, President Donald Trump said Sunday. "Abu…

Sanders to Hold Campaign Rally in Minnesota with Omar

MINNEAPOLIS--Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to hold a campaign rally next month at the University of Minnesota. The Nov. 3 rally at Northrup Auditorium will mark Sanders' second campaign stop in the state since he announced his 2020 bid.…

North Dakota Democrats Urge Resignation Over Fake Omar Photo

BISMARCK, N.D.--North Dakota Senate Democrats have joined the call for state Sen. Oley Larsen to resign his leadership position in the wake of his Facebook posts targeting a Muslim congresswoman. Democratic senators wrote a letter Thursday to the Minot Republican…

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum Wants Your Vote Again

FARGO, N.D.- His first campaign stop was in Fargo surrounded by friends, family and supporters. Burgum highlighted some of his accomplishments from the past four years. He talked about the progress on criminal justice reform…

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