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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

As Dean Phillips opts against another congressional run, a pair of Minnesota races could turn competitive

As Dean Phillips opts against another congressional run, a pair of Minnesota races could turn competitive

Both Republicans and Democrats are evaluating their 2024 options after U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips announced Friday he will not be seeking reelection in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. The 3rd District seat has been in Democratic hands since Phillips won in 2018.
by Ellie Roth

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Sometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024

Sometimes overlooked by campaigns, Native voters could decide major elections in 2024

A voting bloc that hasn't gotten as much national attention, Native voters are an influential constituency in several swing states, making them a group to watch in 2024.
by Ximena Bustillo

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20 years ago, the supersonic passenger jet Concorde flew for the last time

20 years ago, the supersonic passenger jet Concorde flew for the last time

Concorde crossed the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound, cutting travel time in half compared to a conventional passenger plane. The groundbreaking jet made its final flight on Nov. 26, 2003.
by Jack Mitchell

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Missouri governor granting pardons at pace not seen since WWII era

Missouri governor granting pardons at pace not seen since WWII era

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is granting pardons at a pace not seen since the World War II era. Parson has granted more than 600 pardons in the past three years, which is more than any Missouri governor since the early 1940s.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Where do they all go?

U.S. airlines lose 2 million suitcases a year. Where do they all go?

When luggage and its owner can't be reunited, airlines sell it to a store in Alabama, where its contents are sold to the public. The result is a grab bag of normal and odd things people travel with.
by Melanie Peeples

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A car-sized tumbleweed made quite a scene on a California highway

A car-sized tumbleweed made quite a scene on a California highway

A person shared video of "the mother of all tumbleweeds" on social media this week. That got us thinking about where tumbleweeds come from and their propensity for taking over roads and neighborhoods.
by Vanessa Romo

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Crews extinguish Kentucky derailment fire that prompted town to evacuate, rail operator says

Crews extinguish Kentucky derailment fire that prompted town to evacuate, rail operator says

Rail operator CSX says that a chemical fire at a Kentucky train derailment that caused evacuations has been extinguished. CSX spokesperson Bryan Tucker said in a brief email that “the fire is completely out.”
by The Associated Press

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