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U of M students and staff feel ripple effects of pro-Palestinian protests
Amidst another day of Pro-Palestinian protests at the U of M Friday, Jewish students at Hillel Minnesota are speaking out, explaining why they don't feel safe on campus.
Ex-Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach Donald Trump, drops out of Michigan Senate race
Peter Meijer had joined the race in November 2023.
University of Minnesota prepares for day 4 of pro-Palestinian protests
Friday will be the fourth day that Twin Cities students will join a nationwide movement to end the bloodshed in Gaza.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions, but it's likely to face court challenges
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/epa-power-plant-emissions-toughest-rule-yet/
In Trump immunity case, divided Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/supreme-court-trump-immunity-2020-election-arguments/
Minneapolis City Council passes tobacco ordinance that sets $15 minimum price for cigarettes
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell speaks out as 911 transcript in burglary arrest is released
A transcript from a 911 call is providing more details surrounding the arrest of Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who stands accused of burglary.
Designer of Minnesota's new state flag isn't bothered by criticism: "It's an important change"
Some love it, while others hate it. But in 15 days the new Minnesota state flag will be raised across the state.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-state-flag-designer-andrew-prekker/
As protests continue, Ilhan Omar says Democrats' position on Israel-Hamas war could impact 2024 election
Political analyst David Schultz says these students could swing the presidential election.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/umn-pro-palestinian-protests-israel-hamas-war-2024-election/
Behind the bipartisan push to reform Met Council's governing structure
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle ar...
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/push-to-reform-met-councils-governing-structure/
Minnesota Senate Republicans file ethics complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell following felony charge
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Wednesday filed an ethics complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged Tuesday with first-degree burglary in connection to a home break-in.
Behind the bipartisan push to reform Met Council's governing structure (part 3)
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Republican Sen. Eric Pra...
Behind the bipartisan push to reform Met Council's governing structure (part 2)
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle ar...
Behind the bipartisan push to reform Met Council's governing structure (part 1)
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, lawmakers pushing for reform. But Republican analyst Amy Koch says its go...
House speaker calls for Columbia University president's resignation amid ongoing protests
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/house-speaker-mike-johnson-columbia-university-visit/
FTC bans noncompete agreements, making it easier for workers to quit. Here's what to know.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/ftc-noncompete-agreement-ban/
9 arrested at University of Minnesota pro-Palestinian protest
Eight students and one faculty member were arrested on Tuesday during anti-war protests at the Univeristy of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Aid for Ukraine and Israel, possible TikTok ban pass Senate
The Senate passed the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/senate-ukraine-israel-foreign-aid-package/
Tennessee legislature passes bill allowing teachers to carry concealed guns
It comes over a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults.
Trump trial hears testimony from David Pecker about "catch and kill" scheme
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential elect...
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/live-updates/trump-trial-new-york-first-witness-david-pecker/
Anoka County voters could decide who wins Minnesota in 2024 election. Here's their opinions
Anoka County is one of the few counties that could decide who wins Minnesota in the 2024 presidential election.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/anoka-county-voters-2024-election-trump-biden/
Pro-Palestinian protests at University of Minnesota continue after 9 students arrested
Police arrested nine students during the first of two demonstrations Tuesday at the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell denies burglarizing stepmother’s home
Becker County prosecutors charged DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell with first-degree burglary. WCCO's Caroline Cummings has the latest in the case, and what the senator herself is now saying.
Pelosi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "should resign"
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/nancy-pelosi-says-benjamin-netanyahu-should-resign/
9 arrested at University of Minnesota pro-Palestinian protest
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment set up by the UMN Divest coalition was raided Tuesday morning on the University of Minnesota’s east bank campus in Minneapolis, leading to several arrests.
DFL State Senator accused of burglarizing stepmother’s home
Sen. Nicole Mitchell was charged Tuesday with burglary after investigators say she broke into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home through a window early Monday morning.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/dfl-state-senator-accused-of-burglarizing-stepmothers-home/
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
No formal charges have been filed against Sen. Nicole Mitchell.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/minnesota-state-senator-arrested-on-suspicion-of-burglary/
Biden condemns "antisemitic protests" and "those who don't understand what's going on with the Palestinians"
Protesters have been arrested at Columbia and Yale as they've refused to move, calling for a break from Israel.
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell arrested on suspicion of burglary in Detroit Lakes
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of burglarizing a Detroit Lakes home, according to police. Mitchell has not yet been formally charged.
TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/tiktok-ban-bill-why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-senate/