Chief Political Reporter Tom Hauser hosts "At Issue" every Sunday at 10 a.m. on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS in the Twin Cities "At Issue" covers politics and current events - with original reporting and commentary - throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, greater Minnesota and the country at large.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar allegedly involved in an affair, 10 Democratic Presidential Candidates qualify for the next round of debates in October and Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy resigning in September ...
Call it "At Issue at the Fair" or "At Issue on a Stick," either way it'll be a great show to be broadcast Sunday morning on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS ...
Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib Banned from Entering Israel Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Delivers Budget Address St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter Delivers Budget Address Minnetonka Students Honor Archer Amorosi with Event on Mental Health Issues "At Issue" Broadcasting at the State Fair at Noon on Friday, August 23rd
Gun control rally, MnLARS replaced and help on the way for diabetics...
President Donald Trump and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) continued their feud this week and there were some big shakeups in the Minnesota Department of Human Services ...
New law fighting opioids, U of M's new president and update on Norm Coleman's cancer
June 30 Klobuchar appears in the presidential debate, Omar under scrutiny
Governor Tim Walz underwent a minor knee surgery this week. While he was under anesthesia, his power as governor was transferred to Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. It's a rare move that has not been done for quite some time ...
Brace yourself for what could be the wildest and most expensive election year for Minnesota in 2020
This week, Governor Tim Walz signed the bills that make up the state's two-year, $48 billion budget agreement this week.
Minnesota lawmakers have officially completed their work for 2019, sending a two-year, $48 billion budget agreement to Governor Tim Walz for his approval.
It is crunch time at the State Capitol as lawmakers have just hours left to come to an agreement on a two-year budget for the state of Minnesota.
After taking several days off for the fishing opener, budget talks are set to pick up again Sunday evening at the State Capitol.
Debates over health care provider tax, gas tax increase could dampen budget negotiations and MnDOT Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliher in studio
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Prepares to Announce Plans for 2020, Expected to Get into Presidential Race and Republicans Gain Seat in Minn. Senate Following Special Election.
Legislative Audit Cites Multiple Problems for Failed MNLARS Rollout and Klobuchar to Visit Key Voting States This Week as Presidential Campaign Enters Second Week
During a decade of bleak budget years from 2003 to 2012, Minnesota State Troopers went five of those years with no pay raises. Those years with no raises have caused state trooper pay to fall further and further behind police officers in local departments
Year after year, gun control advocates have pushed for stricter access to guns in Minnesota. The 2019 Legislative Session may be their best chance in years to get legislation passed
Minnesota lawmakers spent part of Tuesday getting a glimpse into a future that could one day lead to driver-less semi-trucks. We're not there yet, but the technology practically is and the state could at least take a step in that direction ...
It has been a busy week of political transition in Minnesota. The Tim Walz era has officially begun and the 2019 legislative session is moving full steam ahead...
Tim Walz is set to be sworn in as the next Minnesota Governor on Monday, January 7th.
On our final episode of At Issue for 2018, we look back at some of the year's biggest political headlines,
After nearly 12 years serving Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, Keith Ellison is gearing up to begin his new role as the state's next attorney general ...
Governor-elect Tim Walz said the surplus is great news, but there are risk factors that shouldn’t be ignored
Governor-elect Tim Walz will be working with a divided state legislature, with the DFL in control of the House and Republicans holding a one-seat majority in the Senate. The big test for all of these leaders will be trying to reach compromises on key issues
Gov. Mark Dayton will be back at work this week in St. Paul after a more than month-long stay in the hospital ...
The most expensive public works project in Minnesota history got the green light from the federal government this week. The Southwest Light Rail line will connect downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie
A night of historic wins in Minnesota in the 2018 midterm elections will lead to a very different political landscape over the next two years on both the state and national level .
KSTP/SurveyUSA Results in 1st Congressional District Race, Secretary of State Candidates in Studio
We are in crunch time mode as we count down to Election Day on Tuesday with all-out efforts by candidates, political parties and special interest groups to earn your vote in the 2018 midterms ...
With just about two weeks to go before election day, Minnesota is already in the record books when it comes to outside spending on Congressional races
President Donald Trump returned to Minnesota this week to stump for Republican candidates.
The dramatic debate over the fate of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will extend into later this week. This comes following passionate testimony from both Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
A tight race for Minnesota attorney general is emerging between DFL candidate Keith Ellison and Republican candidate Doug Wardlow
With less than two months until election day, we have our first look at where the race for governor stands in Minnesota .
Three days of intense questioning and political squabbling will come down to a key vote this week to determine if Brett Kavanaugh will become the country's next Supreme Court justice.
Thousands of people have paid tribute this week to late Arizona Sen. John McCain, who died late last month after a battle with brain cancer.
Plenty of candidates on the November ballot will be on hand to greet visitors to the Minnesota State Fair between now and Labor Day ...
DFL attorney general candidate Keith Ellison addressed allegations of domestic violence against an ex-girlfriend this week prior to meeting with residents in North Minneapolis ...
KSTP's Political Insider Tom Hauser sits down with the three leading DFL candidates for governor, Erin Murphy, Tim Walz and Lori Swanson, for a debate on the issues ahead of the August 14 primary
KSTP's Political Insider Tom Hauser sits down with the two leading GOP candidates for governor, Jeff Johnson and Tim Pawlenty, for a debate on the issues ahead of the Aug. 14 primary
The Department of Corrections is outlining changes and addressing safety and security concerns following a deadly attack on a corrections officer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility - Stillwater.
New allegations have come to light about the behavior of a former legislative director in Congressman Rick Nolan's office.
The campaign for attorney general candidate Keith Ellison got a big boost this week from Bernie Sanders, current Vermont Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate...
Early voting is off to a strong start in Minnesota ahead of the August 14 primary elections. The Secretary of State's office says it has sent out nearly 17,000 absentee ballots in the first week of early voting...
Early voting is now underway for the primary elections Minnesota.
President Donald Trump made his first visit to Minnesota this week since taking office. He held a rally in Duluth Wednesday, where he talked about the economy, mining and job