SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The hands-free cell phone bill is headed to the desk of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after clearing its final hurdle on a 48-12 Senate vote. The governor plans to sign the bill into law Friday, making…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation that increases the punishment for people who tamper with pipelines and groups that help them. Burgum announced Wednesday night he signed the bill that more clearly defines…
WASHINGTON - The Minnesota delicacy hotdish is so powerful that it brings lawmakers from both parties together in Washington. Sen. Tina Smith hosts the ninth annual Minnesota Congressional Delegation Hotdish Competition. Congresswoman Betty…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House approves a bill allowing all state residents to get a driver's license regardless of immigration status. House Majority Leader Rep. Ryan Winkler of Golden Valley points out all Minnesotans could get licenses until 2003.…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota House Democrats slid two controversial gun control measures into a must-pass spending bill Thursday, daring Senate Republicans to hold a vote. Democrats said they had little choice but to include both measures – universal…
ST. PAUL, MINN. -- Governor Walz delivers his first state of the state address without a prepared speech. Governor Walz used personal stories from Minnesotans to show how his agenda…
BISMARCK, N.D.- Some Republican North Dakota House members protested the daily opening floor session prayer by a global Hindu and interfaith leader Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, offered mantra's as the guest chaplain in the House on…
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People in the Red River Valley are urging the Minnesota Senate to pass the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. The bill would allow up to 12 weeks…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that aims to end a longstanding disagreement over shared revenues on the oil-rich Fort Berthold Indian reservation. Burgum on Thursday signed legislation that ratifies the compact he…
BISMARCK, N.D. - After a New York City Councilman is named the Guinness World Record Holder for tallest politician, North Dakota's Insurance Commissioner says the distinction won't stand for long. Robert Cornegy Jr. earned the world record for being 6'10" tall.…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) -Minnesota schools won’t face financial penalties for calling several snow days this winter under a deal struck by the House and Senate. The agreement allows school districts to wipe away all of their days canceled…
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum declares a winter storm emergency for the blizzard that hit the state from March 13th through the 15th. The executive order is for Foster, Grant, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, McLean, Nelson, Steele,…
