FAFSA delays cause anxiety for thousands of students and parents
A move to make FAFSA better has lead to a major error that could have cost students more. Correcting that error is now resulting in a major delay.
Talking Points: What are the odds Minnesota will legalize sports betting this year?
The start of the Minnesota legislative session is next week and the legislature appears ready to tackle one of the major issues they didn't complete last session: sports betting.
Gov. Tim Walz responds to Republican criticisms of new state flag
The controversy over the proposed new Minnesota state flag continues.
Do Trump's, Biden's decisive wins in New Hampshire set up a 2020 rematch?
Is our nation headed for a rematch of the 2020 presidential race in 2024? Decisive wins by former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in New Hampshire could set the stage.
Opponents of abortion rights gather at Minnesota State Capitol for March for Life
Abortion opponents say since the overturning of Roe v. Wade a year and a half ago, Minnesota has become a mecca for those seeking abortions, and restrictions need to be tightened.
Minnesota Legislature poised to take another shot at sports betting in upcoming session
The start of the Minnesota legislative session is just three weeks away and the legislature appears ready to tackle one of the major issues they didn't complete last session: sports betting.
Early voting starts Friday and other things to know about Minnesota's presidential primary
Minnesotans can start early voting Friday for the March 5 Super Tuesday presidential primary.
Talking Points: Trump dominates Iowa caucuses, looking ahead to New Hampshire primary
Former President Donald Trump won big in Iowa, but now the top GOP candidates are in the Granite State ahead of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at that race and explores how Trump's legal problems appear to be helping him with voters and his finances.
Will the ice be thick enough for the U.S. Pond Hockey tournament later this week?
Jim Dahline, the commissioner of the tournament, says the ten-day event is still on track to begin this Thursday. Last year's tournament attracted 3,000 players from around the country and even the world.
We asked political analysts on both sides how weather, turnout issues could impact Iowa caucuses
Monday night is the Iowa caucuses. It's going to be one for the record books — the weather record books. The forecast high is around minus 2, with windchills in the minus 30s
Law enforcement say suspect in University of Minnesota shooting threats has been arrested, all-clear is given
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office says it was tipped off to a social media post on Thursday morning about a threat to its staff and U students. Deputies searched the suspect's home Thursday morning.
Talking Points: Full steam ahead for campaign 2024; Iowa caucuses less than a week away
Caucus and primary season kicks off in the race to the White House next week in Iowa. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks ahead at the next two weeks that could shape the race going forward.
Gov. Walz open to constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights on November's ballot
Minnesota is seeing a dramatic surge in patients coming here from other states to get abortions. Planned Parenthood officials have told Gov. Tim Walz they expect a surge to continue as more states move to restrict abortion access.
Public safety commissioner explains Minnesota's new red flag law
A new "red flag law" went into effect in Minnesota on Jan. 1. There is confusion on how it's going to work. And there is uncertainty for those who want to use the new law to try and get a loved one's gun taken away because they might pose a threat.
What faith leaders tell those struggling with belief: "God intervenes into our history"
At times it can seem like there's not much to be optimistic about. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with prominent faith leaders in our community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith.