Business
State's soybean sales could take big hit if China tariffs proceed
Minnesota's farmers exported $2.1 billion worth of soybeans in 2016, according to government statistics. Most of them went to China.
Politics
Nursing home employee charged with manslaughter
An investigation found the caregiver violated several safety protocols.
High Court: Online shoppers can be forced to pay sales tax
States will be able to force more people to pay sales tax when they make online purchases under a Supreme Court decision Thursday that will leave shoppers with lighter wallets but is a big financial win for states.
Governor orders probe of abuse claims by immigrant children
Virginia's governor ordered state officials Thursday to investigate abuse claims by children at an immigration detention facility who said they were beaten while handcuffed and locked up for long periods in solitary confinement, left nude and shivering in concrete cells.
Local
Despite Trump's reversal, Minn. activists say fight over immigration policies isn't over
The battle of over separating immigrant children from their parents may be over but Minnesota activists and others say the bigger fight over proposed immigration reforms and policies is still on.
Politics
At rally, Trump touts economy, ability to win Minnesota in 2020
President Donald Trump hailed the impact of his deregulatory policies and steel tariffs Wednesday, and predicted he would win Minnesota when he runs for re-election in two years.
Politics
In Duluth, Trump rails against FBI probe of Clinton
President Donald Trump is railing against the treatment of his 2016 rival Hillary Clinton at a rally Wednesday in Duluth.
Politics
Trump rallies thousands in visit to Duluth
President Donald Trump is accusing the media of not giving him enough credit for his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he kicks off a rally in Duluth.
Trump orders end to his family separation rule
Bowing to pressure from anxious allies, President Donald Trump abruptly reversed himself Wednesday and signed an executive order halting his administration's policy of separating children from their parents when they are detained illegally crossing the U.S. border.
Minneapolis
Minn. voting chief urges U.S. senators to shore up election security
Secretary of State Simon urges U.S. senators to stay "ahead of the bad guys."
Nation
President Trump is focal point of historic fervor over midterm election
Control of Congress tops voter agenda, poll finds.
Politics
Detainee recounts separation from son
The call came at mealtime, she said: an anonymous threat demanding $5,000 or her son's life.
Politics
Live: President Trump heads to Duluth for roundtable, rally
President Donald Trump will be in Duluth on Wednesday evening for a rally, which will include stumping for Pete Stauber in the Eighth Congressional District.
Clarification: Commerce Secretary-Russian Company story
In stories June 19 and 20, The Associated Press described the Russian company Sibur as a gas producer. The stories should have made clear that Sibur's gas production is only one of its activities. It is a petrochemicals company that produces liquefied petroleum gas as well as chemical products, plastics, gas liquids and other products.
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