Does NKorean H-bomb threat push US closer to war?
Would exploding a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific, as North Korea has threatened, push the current war of words between the U.S. and North Korea closer to actual war?
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Sens. Klobuchar, Sanders will debate GOP health bill sponsors
Minnesota senator joins Sanders, Graham, Cassidy in a live CNN town hall Monday night about the health care repeal drive.
Business
Latest health bill in Senate could end up costing Minn. billions
The Graham-Cassidy bill could defund MinnesotaCare and shift funding from Minnesota to states like Wisconsin. "This takes us back several steps." a Minnesota health official says.
Politics
Dayton, legislative leaders wrap up mediation sessions for the day
The state's top leaders held closed-door talks under orders from the Minnesota Supreme Court
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Spicer admits 'mistakes' as press secretary, but says he never lied
Sean Spicer followed his surprise Emmy appearance on Sunday with an interview Thursday on ABC's "Good Morning America," admitting he said he made "mistakes" as White House Press Secretary.
Business
Minnesota officials seek clarity from Washington over premium relief, MinnesotaCare funding
Dayton, Paulsen, others blast apparent plan by Trump Administration to link 'reinsurance' waiver to cut in MinnesotaCare support
Politics
Closed-door mediation for Dayton, Legislature to begin Thursday
Dayton, GOP leaders staying mum about mediation sessions, as taxpayer-funded legal bills keep growing.
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Dayton: 'Nightmarish' fed insurance process could cost state millions
The millions of dollars that Minnesota wants to spend to limit rate hikes in the individual health insurance market could cost the state millions more in federal funding for low-income health care.
Celebrities
Jimmy Kimmel tackles TrumpCare, says Sen. Cassidy 'lied right to my face'
Kimmel turned his monologue into a harsh attack on the senator and his health insurance bill that the GOP hopes will become a replacement for Obama's health care law.
Politics
Fight between Dayton, lawmakers shines light on hefty legislative expenses
Court filings provide a rare glimpse into expenses.
Politics
Trump will use campaign funds to pay for legal bills in Russia probe
It's likely a valid expense as long as it's related to campaign activities, election lawyers have said.
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Lt. Gov. Tina Smith endorses Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis mayor
Hodges has also won support from SEIU, OutFront Minnesota and WomenWinning.
Politics
Trump threatens to 'totally destroy North Korea'
During his speech at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, President Trump called on countries to stop trade with North Korea and to stop its nuclear program.
Nation
Legislature warns of winter shutdown if no deal with Dayton
GOP report says Senate will run out of funds by December, House by February. The update may add urgency to court-ordered mediation the governor and lawmakers begin this week.
Hurricane Maria batters Dominica as a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Maria intensified into a dangerous Category 5 storm and pounded the small island of Dominica as it surged into the eastern Caribbean on Monday night, and forecasters warned it might become even stronger.
Trump calls for UN reform, but with more restrained tones
President Donald Trump used his United Nations debut on Monday to prod the international organization to cut its bloated bureaucracy and fulfill its mission. But he pledged U.S. support for the world body he had excoriated as a candidate, and his criticisms were more restrained than in years past.
Navy fires 2 commanders in connection with ship collisions
The U.S. Navy has fired two senior commanders in the Pacific region in connection with recent deadly collisions of Navy ships, as part of a sweeping purge of leadership in the Japan-based fleet.
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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.
