Minnesota
'Storm the Capitol' Rally Organizer Has Two Further Mn Protests Approved
Applications for both permits were made by Becky Strohmeier, from Hold The Line, MN, who helped organize last week's "Storm the Capitol" rally.
National Guard on Standby for Pro-Trump Rallies After Boogaloo Boys Threat
Minnesota governor Tim Walz said the public should expect "an appropriate presence of folks there to ensure that there's peaceful gatherings" at the state Capitol.
Minnesota Event Center Owner Defends NYE Party as 'Religious Gathering'
"It's not a party. It's not a bash. It's a religious gathering," said Garth Carlson, owner of the Carlson Event Center and Country Chapel in Winnebago.
Minnesota Mayor Defends Whites-Only Church, Insists Town Isn't Racist
Local Mayor Craig Kavanagh defended the approval, saying: "Just because we voted yes doesn't mean we're racist."
Minnesota AG Files Lawsuits Against Restaurants Defying Indoor Dining Ban
"We're just trying to survive," one restaurant owner told Newsweek Saturday after the legal action.
Boogaloo Bois Member Admits Conspiring With Hamas to Commit Terrorism
Benjamin Ryan Teeter to be sentenced after he discussed blowing up government buildings and provided weaponry to an FBI informant.
City Pulls $150K COVID Relief For New Golf Course Clubhouse After Backlash
Officials in the Minnesota City of Forest Lake had planned to spend 10 percent of its federal relief on Castlewood golf course.
Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses Join Forces to Defy COVID Lockdown Order
A coalition of businesses called ReOpen Minnesota has introduced plans for business owners to come out of lockdown two days earlier than Gov. Tim Walz's COVID executive order ends.
Minn. City Approves Whites-Only Group to Use Ex-Church for Gatherings
A group opposing the decision said the city council "allowed fear of litigation to dictate their decision."
Where You Can See the Northern Lights in U.S. This Week
The Northern Lights are "the most visible effect of the sun's activity on the Earth's atmosphere," NASA explains.
COVID-19 Was the Leading Cause of Death in 20 U.S. States Last Month
Virus infections preceded more deaths than other leading causes in many of those states before the start of November.
Average Daily COVID Cases Are Highest in These 4 States
Daily infections are projected to hit over a million by January 10 if "vaccine distribution is scaled up over 90 days" and "governments do not re-impose mandates if cases increase," according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Former Minnesota Gov. Dayton Marries Ex-Campaign Aide 41 Years His Junior
Dayton, 73, took to Facebook on Sunday to reveal he had recently wed 32-year-old Ana Orke, now Ana Dayton.
Minn. Dem Official Blasts State GOP Leaders Over Vaccination Priority
After Minnesota Republican legislative leaders suggested people working in the state capitol be considered essential and receive the COVID vaccine early, a Democratic state representative said other workers should be given priority.
Average Daily COVID Cases Are Highest in These 6 States
South Dakota and Minnesota are among the states that reported the highest average daily cases per 100,000 people in the past week.
States, Local Governments to Send Direct Payments to Residents
Certain people in New Mexico and Colorado, and possibly Houston, will get payments even though Congress has not passed new legislation with stimulus checks.
Native American Tribes Call for Pipeline Construction Halt Amid COVID Rise
Enbridge Inc. plans to replace 337 miles of an existing pipeline in Minnesota.
Is the Mall Open on Thanksgiving? When Shopping Starts Before Black Friday
Several malls across the U.S. have decided to introduce new safety measures amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Responsible for at Least 86 COVID Cases, 1 Death
One-third of all 87 counties in Minnesota had a COVID-19 case stemming from the Sturgis motorcycle rally in August.
Severed Feet of Bald Eagles Found in Minnesota, With Talons Removed
Investigators have appealed for help after the discovery of 16 severed raptor feet in Woodbury, with the culprits suspected of removing the talons to make jewelry.
Ilhan Omar Describes Trump Campaign Events as 'Klan Rallies'
"I have gotten accustomed to standing up to bullies in my life," the progressive Democrat said of the president's attacks against her.
Minnesota Republicans Blasted for Alerting Only GOP Side of COVID Outbreak
"COVID-19 doesn't operate along party lines, and neither can we," Democratic Governor Tim Walz tweeted in response to the GOP decision.
COVID Cases Are Rising Fastest in These Three States
The average daily case count increased in all states, except for Georgia and Montana, over the past two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Teen Vomits to Death in Jail After Opioid Withdrawal Left Untreated
The Minnesota teenager tested positive for opioids along with methamphetamine, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and amphetamines in a drug test done before her death.
Minneapolis, Which Voted to Abolish Police, Seeks Cops from Other Cities
The move, which would cost in the region of $500,000, was heavily debated during a meeting on Tuesday.
Here Are the States Reimposing COVID Regulations Amid Rising Cases
Minnesota, Iowa, New Jersey and Nebraska have begun reimposing new coronavirus-related restrictions as hospitalizations soar.
State GOP Chairs Asked To Rally Behind Trump's Claims of Voter Fraud
Minnesota GOP Chairwoman Jessica Carnahan said the RNC chair has instructed her to bolster the president's claims of voter fraud as the race moves in favor of Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
More Than 600 'Don't Let Trump Steal the Election' Protesters Arrested
More than 600 demonstrators protesting President Donald Trump's handling of election results were arrested on Interstate I-94 in Minneapolis.
MN Troopers Plan to Arrest Hundreds of Protesters Who Shut Down Highway
At least 200 protesters participated in a demonstration that stopped traffic along Minnesota's I-94 freeway on Wednesday night.
Five States Set New Virus Case Records as U.S. Tops 100,000 Cases in a Day
Maine, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin reported single-day records one day after the election.