by Kristen Vake | Apr 15, 2016 | Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON — Fire departments across the country can apply for fire prevention and safety funding through the Association for Firefighters Grant program. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven announced a plan to give fire departments across the country millions of...
by Kristen Vake | Apr 15, 2016 | Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON — President Obama welcomes more than 100 students from around the country to the sixth White House Science Fair Wednesday. Two students participating in the science fair are from Minnesota. Eight graders Lydia Mindermann and Andrea Richard developed...
by Kristen Vake | Apr 12, 2016 | Politics
Medill News Recap is a weekly compilation of stories by multimedia and print reporters in the Washington bureau. In this week’s show: More funding for firefighters is needed. Starbucks is now offering wine at select locations in Washington. Watch how puppies get...
by Kristen Vake | Apr 6, 2016 | Politics, Topics
Medill News Recap is a weekly compilation of stories by multimedia and print reporters in the Washington bureau. In this week’s show: More than 300 leaders attend the 2016 Nuclear Industry Summit in Washington. Russia was not present. Airport workers protest...