ByRep. Ilhan Omar says the federal government should distribute monthly $2,000 checks to U.S. residents "for the duration of the pandemic.""A one-time payment of $2,000 is simply not enough," reads a letter from Omar and a group of House Democrats to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. "Recurring payments would provide a long-term lifeline to struggling Americans."Omar led the letter effort, which includes signatures from 54 of her colleagues. No other member of the Minnesota delegation signed on.The last COVID-19 relief bill, which Congress passed at the end of last year,...…ByRep. Ilhan Omar says the federal government should distribute monthly $2,000 checks to U.S. residents "for the duration of the pandemic.""A one-time payment of $2,000 is simply not enough," reads a letter from Omar and a group of House Democrats to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. "Recurring payments would provide a long-term lifeline to struggling Americans."Omar led the letter effort, which includes signatures from 54 of her colleagues. No other member of the Minnesota delegation signed on.The last COVID-19 relief bill, which Congress passed at the end of last year,...WW…

ByRep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minneapolis, called President Donald Trump a "tyrant" as she voted to impeach him Wednesday for the second time."For years we have been asked to turn a blind eye to the criminality, corruption and blatant disregard for the rule of law from this tyrant in the White House," Omar said in a House floor speech during the impeachment debate.For Rep. Jim Hagedorn, a Republican who represents southern Minnesota, impeaching Trump amounts to "further dividing an already splintered nation" — even though Hagedorn has never rejected the president's false claims of a...…ByRep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minneapolis, called President Donald Trump a "tyrant" as she voted to impeach him Wednesday for the second time."For years we have been asked to turn a blind eye to the criminality, corruption and blatant disregard for the rule of law from this tyrant in the White House," Omar said in a House floor speech during the impeachment debate.For Rep. Jim Hagedorn, a Republican who represents southern Minnesota, impeaching Trump amounts to "further dividing an already splintered nation" — even though Hagedorn has never rejected the president's false claims of a...WW…

ByDemocratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and GOP challenger Jason Lewis won their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown where Smith aims to finally nail down a full six-year term and Lewis tries to reclaim a Senate seat for Minnesota Republicans for the first time in more than a decade.This year’s Senate race is the only statewide office on the ballot in Minnesota in 2020. Smith and Lewis both faced party challengers on the primary ballot, but both handily won their races.Smith has positioned herself as a progressive advocate for Minnesotans on Capitol Hill as she pushes...…ByDemocratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and GOP challenger Jason Lewis won their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown where Smith aims to finally nail down a full six-year term and Lewis tries to reclaim a Senate seat for Minnesota Republicans for the first time in more than a decade.This year’s Senate race is the only statewide office on the ballot in Minnesota in 2020. Smith and Lewis both faced party challengers on the primary ballot, but both handily won their races.Smith has positioned herself as a progressive advocate for Minnesotans on Capitol Hill as she pushes...WW…

More from the HomepageThe state kept its eight U.S. House seats by the narrowest of margins. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Minnesota just barely held on to its eight congressional seats on Monday as the U.S. Census Bureau announced new population totals for the country.Minnesota grew by slightly under 400,000 people in the last decade, the Census Bureau reported, reaching a total population of 5,709,752 people by April 2020. But with other states especially in the South and West growing faster, Minnesota had been widely expected to lose a congressional seat.The state held on by...…More from the HomepageThe state kept its eight U.S. House seats by the narrowest of margins. ByandStar TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Minnesota just barely held on to its eight congressional seats on Monday as the U.S. Census Bureau announced new population totals for the country.Minnesota grew by slightly under 400,000 people in the last decade, the Census Bureau reported, reaching a total population of 5,709,752 people by April 2020. But with other states especially in the South and West growing faster, Minnesota had been widely expected to lose a congressional seat.The state held on by...WW…

More from the HomepageChatter around possible bid raises possibility of marquee match-up vs. Gov. Tim Walz. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The registration of possible domain names for a campaign website is far from a definitive indicator of future political ambitions. But it's a good way to get people talking.Minnesota Republicans are already chewing over who might be the party's best challenger to Gov. Tim Walz next year. GOP insiders perceive the possibility of a vulnerable Walz, given that his first term has been largely defined by the disruptions of a pandemic and fallout from...…More from the HomepageChatter around possible bid raises possibility of marquee match-up vs. Gov. Tim Walz. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:The registration of possible domain names for a campaign website is far from a definitive indicator of future political ambitions. But it's a good way to get people talking.Minnesota Republicans are already chewing over who might be the party's best challenger to Gov. Tim Walz next year. GOP insiders perceive the possibility of a vulnerable Walz, given that his first term has been largely defined by the disruptions of a pandemic and fallout from...WW…

More from the HomepageBy Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Rep. Ilhan Omar says the federal government should distribute monthly $2,000 checks to U.S. residents "for the duration of the pandemic.""A one-time payment of $2,000 is simply not enough," reads a letter from Omar and a group of House Democrats to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. "Recurring payments would provide a long-term lifeline to struggling Americans."Omar led the letter effort, which includes signatures from 54 of her colleagues. No other member of the Minnesota delegation signed on.The last COVID-19...…More from the HomepageBy Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Rep. Ilhan Omar says the federal government should distribute monthly $2,000 checks to U.S. residents "for the duration of the pandemic.""A one-time payment of $2,000 is simply not enough," reads a letter from Omar and a group of House Democrats to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. "Recurring payments would provide a long-term lifeline to struggling Americans."Omar led the letter effort, which includes signatures from 54 of her colleagues. No other member of the Minnesota delegation signed on.The last COVID-19...WW…

More from the HomepageBy Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Former Vice President Joe Biden carried Minnesota in the presidential race on Tuesday, holding the state against a concerted push by President Donald Trump to flip its longstanding political preference for Democrats in national elections.Biden led Trump by nearly 200,000 votes with more than two-thirds of precincts statewide reporting. The Democrat racked up a lopsided margin in Hennepin County but also appeared poised to win back at least a few greater Minnesota counties Trump carried four years ago.Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes...…More from the HomepageBy Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Former Vice President Joe Biden carried Minnesota in the presidential race on Tuesday, holding the state against a concerted push by President Donald Trump to flip its longstanding political preference for Democrats in national elections.Biden led Trump by nearly 200,000 votes with more than two-thirds of precincts statewide reporting. The Democrat racked up a lopsided margin in Hennepin County but also appeared poised to win back at least a few greater Minnesota counties Trump carried four years ago.Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes...WW…

More from the HomepageThe national discourse on race is echoing in presidential race. ByandStar Tribune staff writersmorePlacards urging visitors to vote surround George Floyd Square, a reminder that the nationwide racial reckoning that emanated from this south Minneapolis intersection in May has reverberated through this year’s election.Black voters in South Carolina helped propel Joe Biden to the Democratic presidential nomination, and polls show that former President Barack Obama’s vice president is overwhelmingly favored by African Americans nationwide over President Donald...…More from the HomepageThe national discourse on race is echoing in presidential race. ByandStar Tribune staff writersmorePlacards urging visitors to vote surround George Floyd Square, a reminder that the nationwide racial reckoning that emanated from this south Minneapolis intersection in May has reverberated through this year’s election.Black voters in South Carolina helped propel Joe Biden to the Democratic presidential nomination, and polls show that former President Barack Obama’s vice president is overwhelmingly favored by African Americans nationwide over President Donald...WW…

More from the HomepageThe governor's race was part of the president's remarks at his Bemidji rally. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Mike Lindell has made little secret of his ambition to run for governor of Minnesota in two years, and he seems to have already locked down his most important supporter.“He may be the next governor,” President Donald Trump said of the MyPillow CEO at his recent rally in Bemidji.“You should run,” Trump continued. “You should run. He has my complete and total endorsement. You should run. You’d be a hell of a governor. At least you know one thing, Minnesota...…More from the HomepageThe governor's race was part of the president's remarks at his Bemidji rally. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Mike Lindell has made little secret of his ambition to run for governor of Minnesota in two years, and he seems to have already locked down his most important supporter.“He may be the next governor,” President Donald Trump said of the MyPillow CEO at his recent rally in Bemidji.“You should run,” Trump continued. “You should run. He has my complete and total endorsement. You should run. You’d be a hell of a governor. At least you know one thing, Minnesota...WW…

More from the HomepagePoll numbers reflect urban-rural divide and a race little changed since May. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Former Vice President Joe Biden maintains a steady lead over President Donald Trump in Minnesota, propelled by strong support among women and younger voters, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.The poll found the Democratic challenger leading 48% to 42% over the Republican incumbent among likely Minnesota voters. Another 8% were undecided, while three third-party candidates together totaled 2%.Biden’s six-point lead in a...…More from the HomepagePoll numbers reflect urban-rural divide and a race little changed since May. By Star TribunemoreCopy shortlink:Former Vice President Joe Biden maintains a steady lead over President Donald Trump in Minnesota, propelled by strong support among women and younger voters, according to a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.The poll found the Democratic challenger leading 48% to 42% over the Republican incumbent among likely Minnesota voters. Another 8% were undecided, while three third-party candidates together totaled 2%.Biden’s six-point lead in a...WW…