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Minnesota is at serious risk of losing seat in Congress

The 2017 population estimates aren't the final word in determining how many seats each state gets in Congress. But Minnesota has reason to sweat its current delegation size.

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Republican, Democratic governors urge Congress to save DACA

Eleven governors, including Minnesota's Gov. Mark Dayton, are urging Congress to save an imperiled program that protects young immigrants from deportation.

Watch: Trump celebrates legislative win after Congress passes $1.5 trillion tax cut bill

The House gave final approval to the Republican bill to cut taxes, after a procedural hiccup in the Senate on Tuesday forced a repeat vote. It marks the GOP's first major legislative victory of 2017.

Franken to leave Senate Jan. 2; Smith takes over Jan. 3

Al Franken announced earlier this month he would exit the Senate in the coming weeks in the face of mounting accusations of sexual misconduct before and during his time in office.

Mayo blocks striking union workers from returning to work

A couple dozen workers were turned away from Mayo Clinic's Albert Lea facility on Tuesday following a one-day strike over stalled contract negotiations.

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Man shot by police inside Mpls. City Hall faces assault, robbery charges

In the criminal complaint, prosecutors accuse Marcus Fischer of shooting a man in the chest after the victim tried to sell Fischer a handgun.

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