Members of Amalgamated Transit Union 1005, representing Minneapolis and St. Paul, voted in favor of a strike on Monday. Adam Mueller has the story.
Metro Transit Union votes to approve strike
News in :90 – Sept. 15, 2023
A 19-year-old man has been accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at St. Catherine University, Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges and Libyan authorities have limited access to an inundated city to allow rescue teams to search. Photo and Video Manager Sumaii Gemechu has today’s News in :90.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 15, 2023
The coach of Spain’s women’s team had to delay the announcement of the team’s roster after players maintained their boycott of the national team, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-28 and the St. Thomas football team plays Harvard tomorrow. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 14, 2023
The University of St. Thomas signed a broadcast deal with FOX 9 to air St. Thomas sports, the St. Thomas volleyball team will take on Central Michigan today and the Minnesota Vikings will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles. Madeline Mussay has today’s Sports in :60.
News in :90 – Sept. 12, 2023
Russia is replenishing its supplies of ammunition and is expected to turn to North Korea for support, a California law will require many large companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and the Carver County Library is considering the removal of “Gender Queer: A Memoir” at a meeting today. Opinions Editor Rhynn Paulson has today’s News in :90.
Minnesota moves to pass marijuana legalization
Minnesota is slated to pass a marijuana bill once it reaches Gov. Tim Walz’s desk by the end of the legislative session. The bill was passed by the majority Democrat House and Senate and is now in committees, after which it will head to Walz’ desk, who has previously vowed to sign the bill.
News in :90 – May 2, 2023
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao has been convinced of aiding and abetting manslaughter, the Writers Guild of America launched a strike for the first time in 15 years and an interstate highway in Illinois reopened today after a windstorm led to crashes that killed at least six people yesterday. Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
Minnesota, Washington become trans refuges, shield abortions
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington and Minnesota won’t cooperate with attempts to prosecute out-of-state patients seeking reproductive or gender-affirming procedures and treatment, under new laws signed Thursday by the two states’ Democratic governors.
News in :90 – April 25, 2023
President Joe Biden announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, jury selection is set to begin in a trail over E. Jean Carroll’s claim that she was raped by former President Donald Trump and the National Weather Service has maintained a flood warning for the Mississippi River. Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
GOP donor convicted in Minnesota sex trafficking trial
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal jury found Anton “Tony” Lazzaro, 32, guilty of seven counts involving “commercial sex acts” with five girls ages 15 and 16 in 2020, when he was 30 years old.
Fiery train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuations
RAYMOND, Minn. (AP) — A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early Thursday and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said.
Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will personally open his state’s case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial.
News in :90 – March 9, 2023
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to receive gender affirming health care, as he slammed the tide of other states rolling back transgender rights. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain historically low as the labor market continues to be largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones that hit residential buildings and critical infrastructure across Ukraine on Thursday, killing six people and leaving hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity.
Minnesota governor protects rights to gender affirming care
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to receive gender affirming health care, as he slammed the tide of other states rolling back transgender rights.
OPINION: The Minnesota Vikings will win the Super Bowl this year, here’s why
Karl Warner discusses why he thinks the Minnesota Vikings will win the Super Bowl this year.