Minnesotans gear up to fight Trump ending Somalis’ temporary protected status Though president’s order is legally questionable, advocates worry community could be targeted for immigration raids The Guardian - US · Nov 25, 2025
Trump administration targets Minnesota in latest sanctuary policy lawsuit The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Minnesota, its two largest cities, and a county over sanctuary policies The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
US state claims TikTok uses addictive algorithms to target children At least 20 US states are suing TikTok with claims the app is harmful to children The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Minnesota Medicaid fraud mom who drained kids’ blood for money learns her fate This one's disturbing. We Got This Covered · Aug 12, 2025
Tough, whip-smart and selfless: Melissa Hortman, ‘singular force for democracy’, remembered Colleagues speak of Hortman’s legislative accomplishments, a ‘steely negotiator’ who went into politics ‘to do something, not to be something’ The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025
Who Was on Vance Luther Boelter's Alleged Target List? Prominent Minnesota Democrats Identified A hit list found in the suspect's vehicle after the assassination of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman allegedly named top Democratic officials, prompting heightened security and a state-wide manhunt. International Business Times UK · Jun 14, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene joins calls for Derek Chauvin to be pardoned Georgia Republican calls for release of former Minneapolis police officer convicted over the May 2020 killing of George Floyd, which led to mass demonstrations across the U.S. and around the world The Independent UK · May 14, 2025
Democrats’ US tour gathers support in fight against Trump: ‘Get angry, man’ Community impact hearings offer outlet for grievances and gather evidence for ongoing lawsuits, totaling 10 so far The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2025
FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Deere & Co. of unfairly monopolizing the farm-equipment repair market The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun New Jersey and Minnesota sued Glock on Thursday, calling on the gunmaker to stop selling firearms that can be adapted with dime-sized switches to fire up to 1,200 rounds a minute The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Tim Walz to Muslim voters in push before election: ‘Our hearts are broken’ Democratic vice-presidential candidate spoke virtually at advocacy group Emgage Action’s event The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2024
Watch a conversation about progressive America at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival MSNBC host Katie Phang will moderate a conversation with three leading progressives: U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The conversation starts at 1:15 p.m. Saturday. The Texas Tribune · Sep 4, 2024
The Soft Totalitarianism of the Political Class Officials pursue an anti-liberty agenda through unofficial pressure and foreign regulators. Reason · Sep 4, 2024
Uncommitted delegates demand Democratic National Convention organizers give Palestinian speakers stage time Anti-war delegates and supporters are urging Democrats to open a speaking slot for Palestinian elected official The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2024 Tim Walz accepts VP nomination and pitches voters: ‘We have the right team’ Harris’s running mate emphasizes coach background and takes swipe at JD Vance in Democratic convention speech
Top News · Aug 21, 2024 Minnesota AG Keith Ellison's Relationship With VP Harris And Gov. Walz Minnesota AG Keith Ellison's leadership in prosecuting Derek Chauvin for George Floyd's murder highlighted at DNC.
Roll Call · Aug 19, 2024 Uncommitted Dems vow to seek Gaza policy shift from inside party - Roll Call Democratic voters who refused to vote for Joe Biden earlier this year over the Gaza war now want to push for change from within the party.
The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2024 Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd’s killing by police comes back into view Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests
Roll Call · Aug 6, 2024 How selection of Gov. Tim Walz as Harris’ running mate is playing - Roll Call Praise from Democratic groups and Republican criticism greeted Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. TIm Walz as her running mate.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules A federal appeals court says Minnesota’s law banning 18 to-20-year-olds from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024 Minnesota man's 2001 murder conviction should be overturned, officials say A special unit with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office says the 2001 murder conviction of a 62-year-old Minnesota man should be overturned
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 5 takeaways from AP's Black attorneys general interviews about race, justice and politics In wide-ranging interviews with The Associated Press, six sitting Black attorneys general discussed the challenges and opportunities of serving as the top law enforcement officer in their respective states
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023 AP Exclusive: America's Black attorneys general discuss race, politics and the justice system The American legal system has never faced greater challenges or demands for reform from people of all races and across the political spectrum
WEKU · Nov 25, 2023 Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of George Floyd's murder, was stabbed in prison Chauvin was stabbed and seriously injured by another inmate inside a federal prison in Tucson, Ariz., according to officials.
The Guardian - US · Sep 9, 2023 Building Dignity: can a code of conduct stop abuse of US construction workers? Minnesota advocates hope to end exploitation of construction workers by making developers make ethical standards pledge