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Hawaii could be first to put gun owners in federal database
Hawaii could become the first state in the United States to enter gun owners into an FBI database that will automatically notify police if an island resident is arrested anywhere else in the country.
St. Paul
More than 800 sex abuse claims filed under Minnesota law
Law that lanced victims' pain and roiled Catholic Church hits deadline
Local
Plenty of blame at Capitol after disappointing close of session
Gov. Dayton won't commit to a special session to try again on spending, transportation bills.
The pre-midnight special: Bill runner a key player in last-minute frenzy
The man hand-delivering legislation from chamber to chamber had to race across street due to construction.
Supreme Court upends all-white jury verdict, death sentence
The Supreme Court upended the conviction and death sentence of a black Georgia man Monday because prosecutors violated the Constitution by excluding African-Americans from the all-white jury that determined his fate.
Gov. Dayton declares 'Beyoncé Day' in Minnesota
The declaration by Gov. Mark Dayton comes ahead of Beyoncé's fourth concert in Minnesota. She performs Monday night at TCF Bank Stadium.
Politics
Gallery: Legislators worked until midnight deadline
Legislators failed to agree on a spending bill before their midnight adjournment deadline Sunday, May 22, 2016.
Politics
Session implodes at midnight over roads and public works
Compromise eludes lawmakers as midnight deadline passes
Business
MNsure woes could force new hiring in Hennepin County
Hennepin officials unhappy as they must move 41,000 enrollees into an "ineffective" IT system.
Politics
Session implodes at midnight over roads and public works
Compromise eludes lawmakers as session deadline passes.
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Legislative leaders preparing transportation deal of $300 million in one-time cash, bonding
A source with knowledge of the negotiations said Sunday that legislative leaders are crafting a scaled-back transportation deal with at least $300 million in one-time spending.
Politics
Civil rights groups urge Dayton to veto body cam bill
Civil rights groups called on Gov. Mark Dayton to veto body camera legislation, despite last-minute concessions that lawmakers made to win the support of the governor.
Politics
Legislature labors to close deals before today's deadline
Pre-K, rural broadband and money for racial economic disparities have been settled by legislative leaders, but much is still in doubt.
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At Republican convention in Duluth, GOP is Trump's party
It's him or "President Clinton," party activists warn dissenters at the divided convention.
Politics
Top Republican donors spurn Donald Trump
His $1 billion fundraising goal could be almost impossible to achieve.
Local
In first crack in stalemate, Minn. legislators agree on $259M tax bill
Outstate Minnesota wins big in tax bill; St. Paul soccer stadium included.
Business
Minnesota businessman, civic leader Wheelock Whitney dies at 89
Whitney left investment banking to teach and played a big role in Minnesota pro sports.
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