Esme Murphy

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Esme Murphy

House Speakers Rep. Demuth, Hortman say there will be a special session Both Minnesota House Leaders Rep. Lisa Demuth and Rep. Melissa Hortman say the legislature will not meet Monday nights deadline and that a special session of the legislature will be needed to balance the state budget. What's at stake is the issue of health insurance for undocumented immigrants, which is dividing the DFL party and threatens the entire budget agreement.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Esme Murphy |Liz Christy

While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention. The Minnesota Department of Health says ticks can be found in every county in Minnesota. Immature ticks are considered more of a disease risk because they are smaller and harder to notice. That's why this time of year, the odds of contracting the disease are greater.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Esme Murphy

Veterans protest outside Minneapolis VA amid Sec. Collins visit The leader of the Department of Veterans Affairs made a visit to the Minneapolis VA on Tuesday. Secretary Doug Collins dismissed concerns about the Trump administration's sweeping proposed cuts, but it was no comfort to the protesting veterans who fear that reductions are coming. The Minneapolis VA Hospital and its clinics serve more than 100,000 veterans each year.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Esme Murphy

As of Monday, there is just one week left in Minnesota's legislative session, and there is still no deal at the State Capitol. Legislative leaders admit they are getting close to the time when staff will not have time to process the bills before the deadline on May 19 at midnight. A heavy hitter with a heavenly endorsement weighed in at the Capitol. The bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is in favor of keeping free health care benefits for undocumented workers.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Esme Murphy

Democrats are struggling to deal with the GOP trifecta of power in Washington. Democrats are still struggling to deal with the GOP trifecta of power in Washington as Democrats search for a way out of the political wilderness. Former Rep. Dean Phillips stands out as a cautionary tale. For many Democrats, the 2024 presidential campaign is something they would rather forget.