Called the “American Rescue Plan,” the legislative proposal would meet President-elect Joe Biden's goal of administering 100 million vaccines by the 100th day of his administration, and advance his objective of reopening most schools by the spring.
The Biden plan comes as a divided nation remains caught in the grip of the pandemic’s most dangerous wave yet. So far, more than 380,000 Americans have died.
A single article of impeachment — for “incitement of insurrection” — was approved by the House on Wednesday, one week after a violent mob of Trump supporters invaded the Capitol.
A grassroots organization made of up parents, coaches, and athletes releases results of a statewide survey from the first week of athlete mask mandates.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 6:00 a.m. there were 156 crashes, 217 spinouts, and 10 jackknifed semis. Eighteen of those crashes had injuries but none of them were fatal.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that all highways in southwestern Minnesota are now open but warns motorists that driving conditions will range from normal to very challenging as they may encounter ice and high winds.
A grassroots organization made of up parents, coaches, and athletes releases results of a statewide survey from the first week of athlete mask mandates.
Hy-Vee will begin offering covid-19 rapid anti-body testing at more than 250 pharmacy locations, including both Mankato stores, as well as New Ulm and St. Peter.
With travel down and people isolating due to COVID, concerns the number of people visiting Mankato has gone down and has forced cancellations of events.
An Associated Press review of public records, social media posts and videos shows at least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near the Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation but not yet named.
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MICHAEL BIESECKER, JAKE BLEIBERG and JAMES LAPORTA
Two southern Minnesota lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would increase the minimum sentence for attempted murder of a police officer, inspired by Waseca officer Arik Matson, who was nearly killed after being shot in the head while on duty last January.
