Catherine Thorbecke: The China cyber threat is way bigger than TikTok
Chinese hackers are burrowing into the networks of major critical U.S. infrastructure, including energy grids, water ...
Nolan Finley: Executive orders a shortcut to autocracy
With a few exceptions, I agree with the objectives of nearly all of the executive orders President Donald Trump has signed ...
Immigrant detention beds may be maxed out as Trump moves to deport ‘millions and millions’
The Trump administration has not publicly said how many immigration detention beds it needs to achieve its goals, or what the ...
Small Bites Review: Add Hey Bear, takeout-focused cafe in St. Anthony Park, to your morning routine
At just 700 square feet — including the kitchen — the breakfast/lunch spot is cozy but packs big scratch-made flavors.
Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in US during call with Trump
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said Thursday the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the ...
Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept ...
‘You do what your duty calls you to do’: Mounds View plans park to honor first responders, veterans
The park would recognize several deadly disasters that affected Mounds View, first responders and military members.
Minnesota’s high court will weigh intervening in a partisan struggle roiling the state Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday on whether it should wade into a partisan ...
Other voices: Disengagement is no answer
Those who disagreed felt defeated and unheard but also ill-focused as to what they should do, or where they should look, next. Much of the traditional oppositional playbook has, in the dawning Second ...
Trump revokes protections for former Secretary of State Pompeo and top aide threatened by Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has revoked government security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top aide, Brian Hook, who have faced threats from Iran since they ...
On Dakota prairie, home of Trump’s DHS pick, immigration crackdown threatens way of life, economy
A co-op of ethnic German Hutterite farmers, who arrived in the 19th century, own the Dakota Provisions plant. But migrants from Venezuela, Thailand and other countries, earning around $14 per hour, ...
With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor
As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal. But there is one renewable energy ...