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Minnesota GOP sees congressional nomination chases spill into summer after weekend conventions
Minnesota Republicans will likely have to wait until August to settle on nominees in two congressional races, including one on the national radar and another involving a GOP incumbent, U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach. Those fractures emerged from weekend conventions. Meanwhile, Republicans have pinned their hopes on a political veteran for an open suburban seat.
The Twins’ new home-run sausage is fueling their winning streak
The Minnesota Twins are no stranger to unique home-run celebrations. Last season, the team introduced a fishing vest and toy fishing pole to the dugout. This year, it’s none other than a midwestern delicacy — the summer sausage — fueling the Twins’ seven-game winning streak.
Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says an appeals court
The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled in favor of transgender patients on Monday. The case was brought by Medicaid recipients in West Virginia and state employees in North Carolina.
Attorneys outline cases as first Feeding Our Future trial starts
Prosecutors say seven defendants schemed to steal $47 million from taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs by falsifying attendance rosters and food invoices. Defense attorneys said their clients were following the rules and feeding children.
Walz taps assistant commissioner to lead new child-focused department
Tikki Brown has been part of the team planning for the new department since it was announced in 2023. It’s set to open in July and oversee programs four young children currently divided up among four state agencies.
New prosecutors will handle case against trooper charged in killing of motorist
A few hundred people rallied in support of Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan at the Hennepin County Government Center Monday while prosecutors asked for a short delay in order to add four new attorneys from an outside firm to join the case.
Top British gymnast Ondine Achampong tears ACL, may miss Paris Olympic Games
Ondine Achampong says she tore her ACL during a bars dismount. The surgery and recovery from the knee injury can take up to a year. She was expected to be a medalist at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.