Politics

Former President Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

Reuters • May 18, 2025

Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.

Minnesota’s federal prosecutors zero in on illegal reentry charges under Trump

Sahan Journal • May 7, 2025

Minnesota sees sharp rise in illegal reentry prosecutions under Trump’s second term as immigration enforcement priorities shift nationwide.

Braver Angels spreads its ‘building bridges’ gospel across Greater Minnesota

MinnPost • May 4, 2025

Braver Angels’ bus tour visits Greater Minnesota towns, fostering civil discourse across political divides amid growing national polarization.

Morrison, Ellison warn of ‘unlawful’ federal overreach at town hall

Stuart Sudak • April 18, 2025

U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison warn of threats to democracy, voting rights, and climate policy.

Simonetti faces new misdemeanor charge amid Senate bid

Stuart Sudak • April 16, 2025

U.S. Senate candidate Marisa Simonetti faces a new misdemeanor charge in Edina as she continues her independent campaign.

D.C. Memo: The drama continues with Trump’s turnabout on tariffs

MinnPost • April 13, 2025

Trump pauses tariffs amid economic concerns; Supreme Court decisions and Rep. Craig’s town halls stir political tensions.

Federal budget cut fears ripple, but Eden Prairie impact appears limited

Mike Wilkinson • April 9, 2025

Eden Prairie officials respond to concerns over proposed federal budget cuts, citing minimal local impact but monitoring developments closely.

DOGE cuts trim funding for arts and humanities efforts in Minnesota

MinnPost • April 9, 2025

Federal cuts halt NEH grants, jeopardizing Minnesota efforts to preserve cultural history, including WWII-era Norwegian American documents.

Trump’s sweeping tariffs policy puts Minnesota farmers in bull’s-eye

MinnPost • April 3, 2025

Minnesota farmers brace for economic fallout as Trump’s sweeping new tariffs spark fears of retaliation, trade disruption and higher costs.

Simonetti launches U.S. Senate bid as legal case lingers

Stuart Sudak • March 29, 2025

Edina businesswoman Marisa Simonetti launches U.S. Senate bid, while a misdemeanor assault case and past controversies follow her campaign.

Morrison calls for ‘kindness revolution’ at first town hall

Stuart Sudak • March 24, 2025

At her first in-person town hall in Bloomington, U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison calls for civic unity and delivers sharp criticism of Trump.

Tina Smith’s decision to retire provokes interest in Senate run from Walz, Flanagan and other Dems

MinnPost • February 16, 2025

Minnesota Senate race heats up as Tina Smith retires; Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan signals interest, while Democrats and Republicans weigh bids.