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Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson Will Seek Reelection

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, one of former President Donald Trump’s most vocal supporters, says he will seek reelection to a third term. Johnson announced his decision Sunday. Johnson had earlier pledged that he…

Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr Subpoenaed by NY Attorney General

NEW YORK (AP) - New York's attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation into the family's business practices. Attorney General Letitia James' office said in…

Judge Halts Vaccine Mandate For St. Paul City Employees

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A judge has temporarily halted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for St. Paul city employees. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that Ramsey County District Judge Robert Awsumb issued a temporary restraining order blocking the mandate…

Biden to Pledge 500M Free COVID-19 Tests to Counter Omicron

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden plans to deliver 500 million free COVID-19 tests to Americans, increase support for hospitals and expand the availability of vaccines to confront a winter surge of coronavirus cases driven by the fast-spreading omicron variant.…

Milwaukee Submits Bid for Republican National Convention

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The City of Milwaukee has submitted its bid to host the Republican National Convention in 2024. The application, which includes more than 200 pages, highlights the city’s access to Lake Michigan, entertainment venues, festivals, the culinary scene,…

Minnesota Projects Record $7.7 Billion Surplus

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota has a record-shattering $7.7 billion surplus, state budget officials project, setting the stage for lawmakers to debate how to spend it in 2022. The Minnesota Department…