Local
Environmental groups drop suit vs. MPCA over Minntac's long-expired water permit
Environmentalists said they are satisfied by new steps to regulate Minnesota plants.
Minneapolis
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Dayton: Vikings opposition to Minnesota United at U.S. Bank Stadium is 'sour grapes'
Governor added that he was "shocked" by the Vikings position.
Stage & Arts
Minn. Historical Society gets ready to settle Capitol art dispute
On Thursday, the 30-member executive council of the Minnesota Historical Society is expected to decide the future of six massive and priceless paintings that depict Minnesota soldiers in Civil War battles.
Politics
Rep. Keith Ellison: I will resign my seat if I win DNC chair
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison will vacate his congressional seat if he wins the chairman job at the Democratic National Committee, and he conceded that a full-time chair is what the party wanted after the losses of the 2016 elections.
Local
Center of the American Experiment ramps up in Minnesota
John Hinderaker, in remaking the conservative think tank, also sees a surge in donations.
Business
Senate panel questions benefit for consumers in AT&T-Time Warner deal
Senators were skeptical of the claim by the CEOS of the two companies that their megadeal would result in lower prices.
Minneapolis
Ilhan Omar details 'most hateful' ethnic incident with D.C. cabbie
The state representative-elect from Minneapolis said she's waiting until returning home to file report.
Business
Senate passes 21st Century Cures Act; bill heads to Obama
The bill makes changes in regulatory review and helps to finance research.
Politics
Repeal of Affordable Care Act would leave 30 million without coverage, report says
Analysis looks at effects of repealing health care law.
Celebrities
Weather Channel rips Breitbart: 'Stop using our video to mislead' people
The Weather Channel called out Breitbart News for being climate change deniers, asking the conservative blog to stop using its videos to back up its points.
Politics
Two recounts confirm wins for Republicans elected to Minnesota Senate
After recount in St. Cloud-area Senate seat, Republican Jerry Relph will join fellow Republicans in Minnesota Senate next year.
Music
On day of Nobel ceremony, Dayton visits Hibbing to declare Bob Dylan Day
No, don't expect Dylan to be at either event on Saturday.
Local
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St. Cloud couple who don't want to film gay weddings sue
They want to advertise at wedding expos and on websites, but Minnesota's current law, they say, would force them into producing videos "promoting a conception of marriage that directly contradicts their religious beliefs."
St. Paul
Minnesota clergy vow to give immigrants sanctuary
Congregations commit to sheltering immigrants or providing other support.
Politics
President-elect surprises media at Trump Tower
President-elect Donald Trump surprised the media waiting in the lobby of Trump Tower Tuesday morning when he emerged from an elevator accompanied by members of his secret service detail.
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