I write today about an epidemic. It’s not biological. It’s an epidemic of cowardly, immoral and unprincipled decisions by leaders across the political spectrum. Our last biological epidemic — COVID-19 — was a tiny invisible pathogen that made us physically … Continued
The Bloomington Police Department is reporting that a federal immigration agency employee based in the Twin Cities was among 16 men arrested in a child sex trafficking sting operation. Alexander Steven Back, 41, of Robbinsdale, was arrested Nov. 13 when … Continued
After recovering from a slow start, the Minnesota women’s basketball team couldn’t close late in a 63-57 loss at Kansas on Wednesday night. Tori McKinney led the Gophers in scoring with 14 points. Mara Braun had 13 points and Grace … Continued
By SEUNG MIN KIM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those … Continued
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA A draft of a much-anticipated report on reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been whittled down in size, with recommendations compiled by a council appointed by the president slashed and amended by Homeland Security … Continued
St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker has informed key supporters she’s set her sights on another elected office — a seat on the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. The District 5 board seat, which represents downtown St. Paul and … Continued