Union leaders told state senators on Thursday that Minnesota’s federal workers are now missing rent and are taking home boxes of food at the end of their shifts. The sobering testimony on Thursday comes as the federal government shutdown nears … Continued
When St. Paul residents go to the polls on Tuesday, they’ll find a question on their ballot asking them whether to amend the city’s charter — which is akin to a municipal constitution — to allow for new forms of … Continued
Vikings at Lions (-8½) J.J. McCarthy is back at quarterback after the Vikings tired of watching Carson Wentz try to play with a mangled shoulder. The backup QB over the past few weeks has felt almost as much pain as … Continued
Today is Friday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2025. There are 61 days left in the year. This is Halloween. Today in history: On Oct. 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd of the Washington Capitols became the first African-American to play … Continued
Just over a decade ago, when Congress was taking its periodic look at the food stamp program, House Republicans lined up with their legislative hatchets. Their plan was to slice some $40 billion out of the program over 10 years, … Continued
What if the federal government shut down and few people noticed — or cared? Nearly one month since the lights went out in Washington, most Americans don’t seem all that aware, let alone upset. Perhaps that’s why Democrats and Republicans … Continued