East Metro
July 16, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trumpís nominee to the Supreme Court, during a meeting with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) in the Russell

After U.S. Supreme Court nomination, attention turns back to Kavanaugh's U speech

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's remarks made little impact at the time, but are being scrutinized as authorities investigate President Trump's ties with Russia.
Politics
July 16, 2018
Trump discusses queen meeting, NATO, 2020 race

Trump discusses queen meeting, NATO, 2020 race

President Donald Trump has defended his approach to NATO, saying the organisation was "much more solid...than we've had for years".
Politics
July 15, 2018
FILE - In this April 24, 2018, file photo, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, speaks during a TV news intervie

Sen. Rand Paul may be the wild card in Supreme Court nomination battle

Local
July 15, 2018
Emma Daniels, right, Abby MacFarlane and Marie Preston, back, walked across the rocks at the headwaters of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca in mid June.

After 80 years of love, Mississippi headwaters needs a makeover

Millions of visitors have unintentionally left their mark.
Business
July 15, 2018
Chickens stand outside a barn at a certified organic family run farm in Illinois. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Daniel Acker.

Deregulation not welcome in organic foods industry that relies on rules

Producers say strict guides are crucial to maintaining consumer confidence.
Politics
July 14, 2018
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty at a campaign appearance in Eagan in April.

Ex-Gov. Tim Pawlenty focuses on immigration in bid for old job

The immigration debate has emerged as a polarizing cultural fracas in recent years, but Pawlenty said it's not a new issue for him.
Politics
July 14, 2018

U.S. Senate candidate Bob Anderson says he's got under-the-radar momentum

The dental technician from Hastings is campaigning old-school style as he runs against state Sen. Karin Housley for the Republican nomination.
Politics
July 14, 2018
Rep. Ilhan Omar approached the stage to deliver her address to the delegates.

Rep. Ilhan Omar's open seat draws wide pack of DFLers

Mohamud Noor hopes to maintain Somali-American voice at the State Capitol, but he's got plenty of company.
Politics
July 14, 2018
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty

What the early campaign ads tell us

The muddled DFL field for governor has created a challenge for Republican ad makers who would like to go on the attack now.
Local
July 13, 2018
Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Rep. Keith Ellison

Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Rep. Keith Ellison

Sanders called Ellison, running for Minnesota attorney general, a "personal friend" and "vigorous fighter."
East Metro
July 13, 2018
In this March 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon discusses election security issues in his office in St. Paul, Minn. (AP P

Minnesota secretary of state must hand over voter data, judge rules

Ramsey County judge sided with group claiming widespread voter fraud.
South Metro
July 13, 2018

Minnesota Rep. Bob Loonan charged with DWI in Jordan

The Shakopee Republican faces two misdemeanor counts related to being pulled over last weekend in connection with drunken driving.
Business
July 13, 2018
In this file photo, generals salute during an installation ceremony at the U.S Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., one the Army's three major com

Austin beat out Twin Cities, others for Army Futures Command due to STEM 'ecosystem'

Army says it looked for a mix of quality of life and private-sector innovation in choice for new Army Futures Command.
Politics
July 13, 2018
Leonard Richards

Double murderer has spot on ballot vying for Klobuchar's Senate seat

Yes, it's legal for the Stillwater inmate to run for federal office, even though he's serving a life sentence.
Minneapolis
July 12, 2018
Andrea Jenkins got a hug from Rep. Keith Ellison after being sworn-in as a new council member for Ward 8 in the City Council Chambers, Tuesday, Januar

Urban leaders converge in Minneapolis to discuss 'blue city' agendas

National organizers say they chose the city for its "progressive energy."
Local
July 12, 2018
Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles in his St. Paul office.

Minnesota government health program passes legislative audit

Examination of Medical Assistance program uncovered a few errors.
Politics
July 12, 2018
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Lt. Governor Michelle Fischbach as running mate as he runs for a third term.

Tim Pawlenty takes on GOP opponent Jeff Johnson in his first ad

The ad is a sharply negative attack on the Hennepin County commissioner, who is his Republican primary opponent for governor.
Politics
July 12, 2018
President Donald Trump participates in the groundbreaking for a $10 billiob Foxconn factory complex in Mount Pleasant, Wis., June 28, 2018. From right

Once more President Trump makes false claim about '16 election triumph in Wisconsin

Politics
July 12, 2018
President Donald Trump listens as Judge Brett Kavanaugh, his Supreme Court nominee, speaks in the East Room of the White House, Monday, July 9, 2018,

Watch Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's 2008 speech at University of Minnesota

During the address, Kavanaugh argued sitting presidents should be immune from investigations and prosecution.
Local
July 12, 2018
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum and Greater MSP CEO Michael Langley are among those helping pitch the Twin Cities as the best destination for the Army headqu

Twin Cities in running for coveted military headquarters

Area is finalist for a prized operation that could secure high-paying tech jobs for decades.

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