By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, … Continued
By The Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders that it continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during … Continued
By ROBERT YOON, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after Donald Trump retook the White House and set into motion a dramatic expansion of executive power, the Republican president figures prominently in state and local elections being held Tuesday. … Continued
ST. PAUL — Over 20 years ago, Native-led nonprofit Dakota Wicohan was formed in southwestern Minnesota with the vision of revitalizing and preserving the Dakota language. Gabrielle Strong is vice chair for the organization’s board of directors. Her mother, Yvonne … Continued
DETROIT— If the Vikings have an upcoming game set to be played on Sunday afternoon, it’s commonplace for head coach Kevin O’Connell to lead a team meeting on Saturday night at the team hotel. With the Vikings preparing for the … Continued