Former President Donald Trump has been stumping a lot recently, holding rallies in front of his faithful, making promises and pounding the idea that former Vice President Mike Pence could have and should have acted to stop Joe Biden’s election. On Saturday, Trump held out the idea that if ...

On Sunday North Korea launched an intermediate range ballistic missile, capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam. It is the seventh launch North Korea has made in January alone. This follows a long North Korean history of ignoring weapons agreements in its drive to develop its nuclear ...

Tonight is precinct caucus night in Minnesota. Political parties will be meeting, precinct by precinct — the smallest political subdivision. Neighbors will get together with like-minded neighbors to discuss issues, offer resolutions, consider candidates and elect delegates to represent them ...

On Sunday North Korea launched an intermediate range ballistic missile, capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam. It is the seventh launch North Korea has made in January alone. This follows a long North Korean history of ignoring weapons agreements in its drive to develop its nuclear ...

There used to be a saying that indicated approval of someone’s successful efforts — “Now you’re cooking with GAS!” We suppose it was a reference to the old wood-fired cook stoves, which were much more difficult to use than the new-fangled gas-fired ranges and ovens. But today, ...

Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra invited the Independent to a video conference session last week to state his case for a $60 million slice of the $7.7 billion state budget surplus pie. “While it sounds like a lot, $60 million represents less than 1% of the state’s total ...