Politics
Paul Ryan on GOP health care bill: 'We will get hit for this'
Speaker Paul Ryan said he is acutely aware that Republicans will be attacked over the health care bill that his chamber passed a few weeks ago. But the Wisconsin Republican felt that inaction was not an option: "What are we supposed to do, just sit back and let this thing collapse?"
Sports
Another delay for Minnesota United's stadium tax breaks
While a bill including the exemptions passed the House on Tuesday evening, it didn't make it out of a special session Wednesday morning.
Politics
Melania Trump visits Rome children's hospital
Following a visit with Pope Francis, First Lady Melania Trump visited the Vatican's children's hospital Wednesday, meeting with patients, painting pictures with them and taking selfies.
Local
$4.1 trillion Trump budget plan would reshape aid to Minnesota
The proposal also excludes further federal funding for the $1.9 billion Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Its first hearing is Wednesday before the House Budget Committee, which includes U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Minn.
Nation
Trump's budget cuts 'clean coal' research he praised in campaign
The Energy Department has spent more than $200 million a year on research. Under Trump's proposal, that would be cut to $31 million.
Vikings
U.S. Bank Stadium oversight bill falls into the ditch; no new oversight after luxury suite use
The bill included changes to the board and salary limits.
Nation
Hands off US election, ex-CIA director says he warned Russia
Former CIA Director John Brennan told Congress he was so concerned about Russian contacts with people in Donald Trump's campaign that he convened top counterintelligence officials to focus on them.
Politics
At Capitol, final bills take shape as push is on to finish Minn. budget
In a special session, Gov. Dayton and lawmakers work to finalize the state's $46 billion budget.
East Metro
State drastically tightens limits on 3M chemicals in groundwater
New limits, half the level set last year by the E.P.A., mainly affect east metro and Bemidji drinking water.
President budget is 'dead on arrival,' Senate's No. 2 Republican says
President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a $4 trillion budget plan that culls back or eliminates many programs that the White House says are a waste of money or create too much dependency.
Local
Scientists planting 400 acres of Minnesota pines to survive climate change
Scientists are identifying planting spots that will be strongholds against climate change.
Politics
Trump: 'Evil losers' murdered Manchester victims
US President Donald Trump expressed solidarity with the United Kingdom following the deadly explosion in Manchester. Trump called the person or people who carried out the attack "evil losers."
Business
Target CEO says import tax bets 'paychecks on an untested theory'
Proponents of the border adjustment told Congress it would aid U.S. manufacturing.
Politics
As session draws to a close, solitary confinement reform fails to pass
A proposal to expand mental health resources for prisoners also failed to pass.
Minneapolis
State budget deal could end measure that would block local workplace rules
Republicans are expected to send the preemption measure to Gov. Mark Dayton as an individual bill, and Dayton would veto it.
Minneapolis
"Co-govern"? No-veto promise? Mpls. candidates face all kinds of questions
Minneapolis candidates face unusual questions in candidate questionnaires.
Local
Special session starts now: Last-minute budget deal reached
"We've got a framework. We still have details to work out," Dayton said, calling a special session for 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, to end at 7 a.m. on Wednesday.
Business
Target CEO Brian Cornell to testify in DC against import tax
Proposed rule could drive price increases for retailers.
Most Read
- 911 transcript gives more detail of Sen. Mitchell's alleged burglary
- New TV ad rails against Minnesota abortion ballot initiative that hasn't passed the Legislature yet
- Minnesota TikTokers react to app's ban in the U.S.
- Minnesota Senate GOP files ethics complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell
- Minnesota agencies too lax on grant safeguards, legislative auditor finds
Latest Videos
-
Rudy Giuliani blasts Joe Biden on his way out of court
- House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
- Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged, signals possible rate cut next year
- With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy joins Biden at the White House to make his case for more aid
- Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel investigation
- AP Explains: Santos storms off after expulsion from Congress
- Rep. George Santos is kicked out of Congress after groundbreaking expulsion vote
- Rosalynn Carter celebrated by family, friends, first ladies and presidents
- Biden hopeful cease-fire will last more than 4 days
- Presidents Biden, Xi hold first talks in a year
Minnesota Politics
Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
