Politics & Elections

Minnesota, North Dakota Senators React to Franken Accusations

  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Franken's counterpart, Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, strongly condemned her colleague without mentioning him by name. Klobuchar released a statement saying: "This should not have happened to Leeann Tweeden. I strongly condemn this behavior and the…

ND Lawmakers Reviewing Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies

BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota legislative leaders will review anti-sexual harassment policies for state lawmakers. The Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee will meet December 6 at the Capitol to discuss the policies that have been in place for almost 30…

Minnesota Loses Bid to Host World's Fair

  MINNESOTA -- The state of Minnesota has lost its bid to host what would have been the first World's Fair on U.S. soil in 40 years. The state was beat out by a campaign by Argentina's capital to celebrate…

Fargo Man Sentenced in Minnesota Welfare Scam

RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. -- A Fargo man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for scamming Minnesota welfare programs. Elfonzo Shelby, 47, was sentenced in Ramsey County District Court for using fake identities to swindle more than $300,000 in…

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