Politics
Bannon arrives to testify on Capitol Hill
A former aide to US President Donald Trump arrived to testify before congressional leaders in a closed session on Tuesday.
Local
Minn. Poll: Franken accusers believed; resignation not needed
A majority of voters in the state believe Al Franken groped or sexually harassed multiple women, but more voters believe he should not have resigned from the U.S. Senate than those who think he should have, according to a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.
Politics
Minnesotans still getting to know Sen. Tina Smith
A third of Minnesota voters couldn't pick the state's newest U.S. senator out of a lineup.
Politics
Local
Minnesota Poll: State split on Russia meddling, Trump ties
Half of Minnesota residents are very or somewhat concerned about Russian interference in U.S. elections, but there's less certainty around the question of whether people connected to President Donald Trump engaged in improper coordination.
Minneapolis
Walter Mondale celebrates 90th birthday at U event
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, along with Gov. Mark Dayton and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and others helped Walter Mondale celebrate his 90th birthday Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota's campus in Minneapolis.
Politics
Minn. Poll split over Trump's job, but majority sees his temperament as being unfit
A majority of Minnesotans say he lacks presidential temperament, but a stark divide remains when it comes to gauging job performance.
Local
Sarah Janecek, longtime political commentator, dies at 57
She died of a severe septic infection in a hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, her family said.
Politics
World
Interest groups team up to block proposed bans on ivory sales
Antiques dealers and NRA fight state-level sales bans.
Nation
States are taking action to prevent census undercounting
Resources go toward getting correct addresses and encouraging participation.
Business
U.S. Rep Erik Paulsen to lead Joint Economic Committee
The panel of House and Senate members advises Congress on how to grow the economy.
Politics
Attorney General Lori Swanson continues to wait — at what cost?
For months observers have waited for her to announce a run for governor.
Local
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Minnesota employers step up after end to deportation reprieve
As employers decry the announcement that the government would wind down Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Salvadorans, one metro company is going to bat for four workers.
TV & Media
January: MPR's Tom Weber reassigned because of romantic relationship with Rep. Peggy Flanagan
The state representative and candidate disclosed their involvement on her Facebook account.
Business
Congress puts caregiving on the national agenda
The bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Act calls for a strategy to support family caregivers as the population ages.
Politics
Constituent sues Lt. Gov. Fischbach, says she must give up Senate seat
Sauk Rapids resident Destiny Dusosky sued Fischbach on Friday, arguing she can't be both lieutenant governor and a state senator.
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