Politics & Elections

Morton County Officials Preparing to Reopen Highway 1806

  MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- Highway 1806 north of Cannon Ball may reopen soon. The Backwater Bridge on the highway has been closed since being damaged by fires started by pipeline protesters in October. Authorities have outlined conditions for a…

Minnesota Sunday Liquor Sales to Begin July 2nd

  MINNESOTA -- It's official: liquor will be sold in Minnesota on Sundays starting in July. Gov. Dayton has signed the bill repealing the decades old ban. Minnesota liquor stores will be able to open their doors on Sundays between…

Setback for Real ID Law in Minnesota

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Efforts to upgrade driver's licenses so they pass muster for domestic flights have hit a snag in Minnesota. The state Senate has defeated a bill to make the state compliant with the federal Real ID…

MN Sunday Liquor Sales Close to a Done Deal

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota lawmakers have officially given their approval for the sale of liquor on Sundays in the state. The House approved the bill 88 to 39 and sent the bill to Governor Dayton, who has said he…

Rick Perry Confirmed as Energy Secretary

WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Senate has confirmed former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to serve as energy secretary. The vote was 62-37. Perry, who once pledged to eliminate the department, has repeatedly…

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