Local
Minnesota Poll: Gun limits a tough sell at Capitol
Minnesota Poll: Most favor wider background checks, reporting of lost or stolen guns.
Politics
Local
Forum 'privileged' to host Franken's first public appearance since he resigned
He will address a cybersecurity conference in Lisbon in May.
Local
Jim Hagedorn, Dan Feehan endorsed in First District
Hagedorn and Nelson will square off in the Aug. 14 primary. The winner will compete with Feehan to succeed U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, a Democrat who is running for governor.
Local
Tina Smith settles into Senate, but big political challenge looms
Minnesota's newest U.S. senator settles in, raises $2M for campaign.
Politics
Local
Chronic deficits dog Minneapolis, St. Paul schools
Districts say state, federal aid falling short, so voters will be asked to come through with more money.
World
'Was this devastation … worth it?': How American neglect imperils the victory over ISIS
Many Syrians fear the U.S. is unwilling to help rebuild war-devastated cities
Local
Minn. House Republicans release plan to cut state income tax rate
Reduction would be the first in state since 2000.
Minneapolis
Jury still out on Frey as he completes first 100 days in office
Will Mpls. Mayor Jacob Frey's words turn into actions?
Business
Klobuchar wants 'consumer bill of rights' for Facebook users
Legislation a response to privacy breaches, election disruption revelations.
Outdoors
State report: Lax oversight of deer and elk farmers needs fixing
The report recommended that the Board of Animal Health should more closely oversee deer and elk farmers, as well as strengthen consequences for those who don't comply with state rules,
Business
House panel passes nuclear costs bill backed by Xcel
The bill would allow Xcel to get upfront approval for major upgrades to nuclear plants.
South Metro
March: What happened to the campus Republicans at Carleton College?
Students, college leaders wary of lopsided politics.
Politics
Memos: Trump said Putin bragged about hookers
US President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin told him, 'We have some of the most beautiful hookers in the world', according to memos maintained by former FBI Director James Comey and obtained by The Associated Press.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis among 15 cities being considered for new Army headquarters
Access to universities, technology companies is among priorities for choosing an urban area for the facility.
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Minnesota Legislature on collision course with Gov. Dayton on water bills
Proposed laws would give legislators more control of fertilizer and wild rice rules.
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