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2 weeks ago | 
kttc.com | Brock Bergey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTTC) – Just hours after taking effect, President Donald Trump decided to hit the brakes on most of his worldwide tariffs. “Well, I thought that people were jumping a little bit out of line,” Trump said on Wednesday afternoon.
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2 weeks ago | 
kttc.com | Brock Bergey
SAINT PAUL Minn. (KTTC) – Minnesota’s top educator says the state will not comply with recent U.S. Department of Education orders to affirm public school districts do not have unlawful diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. In a notice sent to state education departments last Thursday, the Trump administration requested each state to certify its respective K-12 schools are following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory DEI practices.
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2 weeks ago | 
kttc.com | Brock Bergey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTTC) – In one month’s time, a plastic card in your wallet could start having a bit more meaning—especially if you’re a frequent flier. After years of being pushed back, the REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, goes into effect on May 7. It will enact the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government enhance security standards for identification purposes.
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2 weeks ago | 
kttc.com | Brock Bergey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTTC) – The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March—far more than the 140,000 economists had expected for the month. Trump was quick to claim victory, posting on his Truth Social platform that the hiring numbers proved that his policies were “already working.‘’ He also said: “My policies will never change.‘’The numbers were released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and show a resilient national economy, though it’s already a snapshot in time.
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2 weeks ago | 
kttc.com | Brock Bergey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTTC) – On the heels of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota, a new report is shedding light on staffing concerns at the National Weather Service. Data reviewed by the Associated Press found nearly half of National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates in the aftermath of the Trump administration’s recent federal job cuts.
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2 weeks ago | 
kttc.com | Brock Bergey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTTC) – The Trade Review Act of 2025 was introduced in the U.S. Senate Thursday in an attempt to put restrictions on the president’s power to levy tariffs. One of the bill’s two authors is Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley. The Republican stating the new legislation is needed to ensure Congress has a voice in trade policy.
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3 weeks ago | 
kttc.com | Brock Bergey
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – No injuries are being reported after a vehicle crashed into a city of Rochester building Thursday evening, following a pursuit by law enforcement officers. According to the Rochester Police Department, the vehicle was reported weaving in and out of traffic around 7:30 p.m., while traveling the wrong direction and striking other vehicles.
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3 weeks ago | 
northernnewsnow.com | Brock Bergey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTTC) – The day following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs, several organizations are urging a trade approach that strengthens American agriculture rather than destabilizing it. Trump announced on Wednesday a new 10% across-the-board tariff in addition to reciprocal duties that will apply to specific trade partners, including China, the European Union, India, Japan and South Korea.
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3 weeks ago | 
dakotanewsnow.com | Brock Bergey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTTC) – The day following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs, several organizations are urging a trade approach that strengthens American agriculture rather than destabilizing it. Trump announced on Wednesday a new 10% across-the-board tariff in addition to reciprocal duties that will apply to specific trade partners, including China, the European Union, India, Japan and South Korea.
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1 month ago | 
kfyrtv.com | Brock Bergey
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Less than one year after the North Star State’s new banner became official, some Minnesota lawmakers are looking to give the retired flag new life. Sponsored by 22 House Republicans, the so-called Historic State Flag Bill recognizes the retired design and provides for its use in certain circumstances. It would allow the flying of the state’s former flag at the Capitol building and on state properties on state holidays and during legislative sessions.
