Politics
July 23, 2016
July 9, 1924 Following the Nomination of John W. Davis for the Presidency by the Democratic National Convention on the 103rd Ballot on Tuesday, July 9

Looking back at past Democratic National Conventions

Minneapolis
July 23, 2016
State Sen. Jeff Hayden said there’s a lack of urgency to act at the Capitol.

Minnesota state Sen. Jeff Hayden's sister fatally shot in Atlanta

The 25-year-old woman was caught in rival gangs' crossfire, Hayden wrote on social media.
TV & Media
July 23, 2016
Gretchen Carlson, center, with her attorneys Martin Hyman, right, and Nancy Erika Smith at Smithís home in Montclair, N.J., July 12, 2016. In a f

More workplace problems at Fox News surface

Workplace problems were broader than Roger Ailes.
Politics
July 23, 2016

True believers bond over Trump at St. Louis Park tavern

Politics
July 22, 2016
A man with a "Police Lives Matter" sign exits an elevator on the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Clevela

GOP lines up behind badge in debate over race, police practices

Politics
July 22, 2016
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., shown in February.

Five quick things to know about Tim Kaine

Minneapolis
July 22, 2016
U.S. Bank Stadium

Taxes to pay for now-open U.S. Bank Stadium rebound, thanks to gamblers

Recovering from stumble, pulltab revenue is soaring. And there is further optimism in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis
July 22, 2016
JIM GEHRZ ï jgehrz@startribune.comSt. Paul/February 9, 2011/12:00 PM Governor Mark Dayton delivered his State of the State address to a joint ses

Memorial service for Gov. Wendell Anderson set for Aug. 15

A public memorial will honor him at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
Nation
July 22, 2016
A member of a police honor guard carried a U.S. flag after funeral services for Baton Rouge police officer Matthew Gerald on Friday.

At slain officer's funeral, calls for respect and unity

When protests erupted here over a black man's killing during a struggle with two white police officers, Baton Rouge police officer Matthew Gerald made a promise to an old friend who urged him to be careful.
Politics
July 22, 2016

Memorable moments from the Republican convention

Politics
July 21, 2016
Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt and other members of the state's delegation to the Republican National Convention during Donald Trump's speech Thur

Trump, Minnesota GOP enter shaky alliance en route to general election

Fresh off their wild national convention, Minnesota Republicans are joined once and for all with the political thunderbolt that is Donald Trump.
July 21, 2016
Charles Kinsey, a therapist who works with people with disabilities, was trying to help an autistic man back to his facility when he was shot by polic

Black therapist says police shot him with his hands raised

A black therapist who was trying to calm an autistic man in the middle of the street says he was shot by police even though he had his hands in the air and repeatedly told them that no one was armed.
Vikings
July 21, 2016
Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton addresses the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, July 21

Vikings veteran Fran Tarkenton speaks at Republican convention

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton spoke to the Republican National Convention on its last night in Cleveland.
Politics
July 21, 2016

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and other elected officials to speak at DNC

Gov. Mark Dayton, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Al Franken and Rep. Peggy Flanagan will speak at next week's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
Politics
July 21, 2016

Franken hits Republicans for 'ugly' rhetoric coming from convention

The Minnesota senator joined fellow Democrats in Cleveland to offer his response to Day 3 of the Republican National Convention.
Politics
July 21, 2016

Morning Hot Dish: 'Vote your conscience'

Cleveland Day Four
Politics
July 21, 2016
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, greets Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana during the third day session of

Donald Trump's conservatism still in doubt for many

Some in the Minnesota delegation aren't yet fully on board this train.
Business
July 20, 2016
In this Oct. 9, 2012 file photo, Delta Air Lines 747-400 airplane sits parked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle. Delta Airlines on Mo

U.S. transportation officials recommend Delta flight between MSP, Tokyo's Haneda Airport

Move would assure a direct connection to Asia will remain for Minnesota air travelers.
Politics
July 20, 2016

State addiction facility cited for neglect in star basketball player's suicide

Staff at the St. Peter treatment center failed to take necessary precautions.
July 20, 2016
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks on the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cle

Hating on Hillary: Republican convention down and dirty

Liar. Garbage. Lock her up.

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