Politics & Elections

MN Gov. Changes Budget Proposal Due To Slower Economic Growth

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz changes his budget proposal because of slower than projected economic growth. It includes reductions of $131 million in proposed new spending and tax changes that would bring in an additional $65 million. The…

Army ROTC Flight Training Program Returns to UND

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - After a nearly decade long break, the Army Flight Training program is returning to the University of North Dakota. The program provides scholarships to 15 Army ROTC cadets each year,…

North Dakota Lawmaker Resigns Due to Health Reasons

BISMARCK - A Republican senator from eastern North Dakota has announced he's resigning due to health reasons. Arne Osland of Mayville notified legislative leaders that he was stepping down. Colleagues say the 77-year-old retired farmer and businessman recently suffered a…

LIVE: Transgender Cultural Competency Training

Transgender issues used to be all but impossible to talk about. Now, they're at the forefront of a lot of issues and news stories. But that hasn't necessarily made the conversation about --…

MN House Passes Two Gun Control Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- After 17 people were killed in the Parkland, Florida shooting last year, Martha Wheeler decided that was enough. "Even as a teacher when we were doing shooter…

Legalized Pot in Minnesota Goes Up in Smoke

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A bill legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota failed Monday when Senate Republicans blocked it, likely ending its chances for the year. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 to defeat the measure. All six Republicans opposed…

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