President Trump, Pete Hegseth on 'Next Generation of Air Dominance' [FULL REMARKS]

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke from the Oval Office on Friday, discussing the United States' program called the Next Generation of Air Dominance thanks to a contract with Boeing. Hegseth called this a "big day," sharing details of the Next Generation of Air Dominance program that involves an F47 plane that "sends direct clear message" to our allies and enemies. Trump said the plane flies with "many many drones" and is "new technology," adding this is something "no other plane can do." Trump said there has been a "record" number of people wanting to join the military since the election and Hegseth becoming defense secretary.

Donald Trump calls Tim Walz 'a loser'

While taking questions from reporters on Friday, President Donald Trump was asked about something Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said, responding that Walz "is a loser."

Hwy 52 closed after propane leak near refinery

Authorities say Highway 52 near Rosemount is closed in both directions due to a propane leak near the Flint Hills Refinery. Officials say homes in the area have been evacuated for precautionary reasons.

Gov. Walz responds to MN budget forecast, answers questions

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responds to the state budget and economic forecast, address questions and discussing the impact of inflation. Once flushed with a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023, the latest projected budget by Minnesota’s Department of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) says the state’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 projected balance is now $456 million – $160 million lower than estimates provided in December. The projected general fund shortfall for the 2028-29 budget cycle is now $5.995 billion, $852 million less than the most recent previous estimates, MMB says. The report also predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in FY 2029.

First Minnesota COVID case detected 5 years ago today

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in Minnesota on March 6, 2020, marking the start of the state's public health response to a virus that killed millions of people worldwide and upended many aspects of society. 

Bridge near Rapidan Dam demolished

Multiple explosions demolished the County Road 9 bridge near the Rapidan Dam after last summer's breach that led to the dam's partial failure.