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Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference on education on Jan. 25, 2021.

Walz says high school students might not return to classrooms this year

01/26/2021 12:18 PM

High school juniors who lost three months of their in-person learning last year might also lose their entire senior year of classroom learning. Gov. Tim Walz acknowledged that possibility during a news conference Monday about his "Due North Education Plan" ...

Inauguration day 2021 to look far different from 2001

At Issue: Jan. 17 — Security ramped up at State Capitol, Trump impeached for 2nd time

Southwest Light Rail delayed, transit future uncertain

At Issue: Jan. 10 — Experiences, aftermath of US Capitol riot

Minnesota's 2021 legislative session won't be like any other

At Issue: Jan. 3 — Year-end edition

Minnesota became the epicenter of a national discussion over police accountability and racial justice after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis Police custody. In response, Minnesota passed a “police accountability” law after months of discussion ...

At Issue: Dec. 27 — Vaccination rollout, 2021 legislative session preview

AG Keith Ellison on legal action in response to COVID-19 violations: 'We don't enjoy this'

In this Wednesday, May 27, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison answers questions during a news conference in St. Paul, Minn., about the investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died May 25, while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Sunday, May 31, that he decided Ellison needs to lead the case.

Deadline approaches for high school unemployment claims

Life Time making big push to reopen health clubs

At Issue: Dec. 6 — Minnesota budget forecast, interview with Rep. Tom Emmer

The Walz administration announced the state now has a $641 million projected surplus. It was only a few months ago when the same administration said there was a $2.4 billion deficit ...

At Issue: Republican Tom Emmer points to “process” in presidential election

At Issue: Nov. 29 — Small business relief, Minnesota unveils COVID-19 tracking app

Gov. Walz puts spotlight on hunger crisis

At Issue: Nov. 22 — New COVID-19 restrictions, interview with FDA commissioner

Incoming state senators give old body a young vibe

“At some point, the passing of the generational torch has to occur. Whether it's at the national level or at the state level, you're beginning to see it,” Sen.-elect Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS ...

One-on-one interview with former MN Secretary of State Joan Growe

Growe was on the front end of mail-in ballots, same-day voter registration and, yes, the iconic “I Voted” sticker. Growe sat down with Tom Hauser on “At Issue” to explain her methodology and why it matters ...

Former Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe sits down with Tom Hauser for an interview on

At Issue: Nov. 8 — Local election races with republicans continuing Senate majority, DFL control the House

This week on "At Issue," we also take a look at the other races atop the ticket, from Sen. Tina Smith (DFL) solidifying her seat to Congresswoman-elect Michelle Fischbach (R) upending a longtime Democrat's run...

Politics

Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Joe Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic ...

President Joe Biden holds his face mask as he delivers remarks on COVID-19, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Washington.

Local

Wisconsin Senate votes to repeal Wisconsin mask mandate

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate has voted to repeal Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, despite warnings from virtually every sector of the health care community that doing so would impair efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic...

Investigative

Donations from university regents to lobbying group under increasing scrutiny

Professor Richard Painter, a well-known expert in legal ethics at the U, says the regents have created potential conflicts of interest by donating to outside political organizations ...

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