A board of top state officials chaired by Gov. Tim Walz that oversees $155 billion of Minnesota’s retirement fund investments has repeatedly delayed meetings this year and held one virtually due to what they say are concerns about political violence. … Continued
Jonathan Weinhagen, the former vice president of the St. Paul Area Regional Chamber of Commerce and a current member of the Mounds View school board, was federally indicted Thursday on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, attempted bank fraud and … Continued
The family of a 40-year-old from St. Paul who died at the Rush City prison this month called on Thursday for transparency and accountability from the Minnesota Department of Corrections and other agencies. Stephen Washington’s death on Oct. 9 remains … Continued
By OLIVIA DIAZ and DAVID A. LIEB RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Democrats are taking steps to redraw their state’s U.S. House districts, hoping to boost their party’s chances in next year’s midterm elections and counter President Donald Trump’s push … Continued
By SOPHIE AUSTIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A major union announced a proposal Thursday to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in California to address federal funding cuts to health care for low-income people. Related Articles Columbus Zoo welcomes … Continued
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — They’re divided along party lines on policy. They’re divided on the government shutdown. And now federal lawmakers are divided on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for … Continued