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Advocate for rape victim bill distances herself from Franken
Abby Honold, a rape survivor, was working with Franken on a bill to help victims. But after allegations surfaced against the senator, Honold sought another senator to help with the legislation. Now, she's being harassed and threatened with rape.
Minneapolis
2 women say Sen. Al Franken groped them in Minneapolis
The Huffington Post cited two unnamed women who said Franken grabbed their buttocks in separate incidents during his first Senate campaign.
Politics
Male aide gets 1-year sentence in sexual assault of 78-year-old Minnesota woman
Advocates say the case highlights deeper problems with the often-secretive response to elder crimes.
East Metro
Rep. Cornish, Sen. Schoen to resign after harassment claims
Two Minnesota lawmakers announce they will resign on same day following harassment allegations that reverberated at State Capitol.
East Metro
'Shaming' over school lunch debts has to stop, legislator says
Rep. Sarah Anderson, R-Plymouth, weighing ways to force school districts to back off hardball tactics.
Politics
Faster internet coming to greater Minnesota, with help from the state
The $26M is for broadband projects across the state.
Local
American Crystal Sugar fined $135,000 for air pollution violations
MPCA cited repeat violations in Crookston, East Grand Forks locations.
Politics
State Rep. Tony Cornish to resign after harassment claims
Republican state representative from southern Minnesota faced allegations from a fellow lawmaker and a lobbyist. Sarah Walker steps forward to say she's the lobbyist.
Business
Gov. Dayton issues new environmental targets for state agencies
The executive order sets standards to hit by 2027.
Local
Minnesotans thrilled to be part of presidential turkey pardon
The crew that raised him in Douglas County was thrilled to be part of the ceremony.
Politics
Trump breaks silence, defends Roy Moore
Breaking his silence on the issue, President Donald Trump is discounting allegations of sexual assault against Alabama Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore and said Tuesday that voters should not support Moore's "liberal" rival.
East Metro
Franken not addressing media after allegation he grabbed woman at fair
Franken told CNN that he has no memory of meeting the woman, and feels "badly" that she felt disrespected.
Politics
State alleges 3M chemicals caused cancer, infertility and seeks $5B
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed suit over groundwater contamination in Oakdale, other suburbs, alleging that the company caused $5 billion worth of health and environmental damages.
Variety
36 women who worked with Sen. Franken on SNL offer support
Franken was a founding member of the SNL's writing staff and featured cast member.
Politics
PDF: SNL women offer support for Al Franken
A statement signed by 36 women who worked with Franken at Saturday Night Live.
Local
Minnesota officials to present economic forecast
The estimate will be used to guide state spending during the next two years.
St. Paul
Gov. Mark Dayton's chief of staff to serve as St. Paul deputy mayor
With governor's term winding down, members of his administration are lining up their next positions.
Local
Amid "public safety crisis," Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe holds rally to protest impasse with county
Monday's rally came days after the Mille Lacs Band sued Mille Lacs County over a policing agreement.
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