Trump, Somali and Minnesota
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In exclusive Newsweek interviews, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig each argue why they should be Minnesota's senator.
The Democratic primary has exposed the party's divides, with Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressives endorsing Craig's main rival, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Senator Alice Mann of Edina has announced she will not seek reelection, impacting healthcare and worker's rights laws.
In St. Cloud, a heated State Senate race is brewing as Bernie Perryman challenges incumbent Aric Putnam, signaling big changes and more open seats in the local political landscape.
Two state senators have announced their time in the Minnesota Legislature will come to a close next year. Republican Sen. Rich Draheim of Madison Lake said he will not seek reelection in 2026, while Democratic Sen. Steve Cwodzinski of Eden Prairie will retire.
Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican who represents Louisiana, described the Somali fraud in Minnesota as "a clown world on steroids" and "deeply disgusting."
Pope Leo was presented on Friday with a copy of a U.S. Senate resolution commemorating the victims of a shooting in August at a Minnesota Catholic Church and school, given to him by Senator Amy Klobuchar,
On Thursday, Minnesota’s legislative leaders from both parties gathered to react to the state’s semi-annual budget forecast. Peppered between their thoughts on the budget, those lawmakers weighed in on fraud.
Republican Minnesota senator calls judge 'true extremist' after she overturned $7.2 million Medicaid fraud conviction, sparking political debate.