Politics
Keith Ellison wins DFL primary for Minnesota attorney general
On the Republican side, endorsed attorney Doug Wardlow won to head to the November general election.
Local
Other races: Mitra Jalali Nelson poised to join St. Paul City Council
Russ Stark's old seat will get filled in late August or early September.
Local
Former Sen. Norm Coleman says cancer's return has 'shaken my soul'
Coleman was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. He survived an earlier bout with neck and throat cancer in 2015.
WH insists Trump's no racist as he vilifies another minority
President Donald Trump unloaded on former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman Tuesday, calling her a "crazed, crying lowlife" and "that dog," as a clash rooted in the reality star's accusations of racism focused new attention on his frequent disparagement of prominent African-Americans.
Manafort chooses not to testify as defense rests its case
Paul Manafort's defense rested its case Tuesday without calling any witnesses in the former Trump campaign chairman's tax evasion and bank fraud trial. Manafort himself chose not to testify.
Politics
Growing Mpls. homeless camp raises public health alarms
The camp dwellers say they feel safer watching over each other in a large group than living scattered on the streets; they are determined to remain despite repeated attempts by the state to clear them out.
Politics
What to watch for today, where to vote in Minnesota primary elections
All signs point to high voter interest and turnout this year. Here's what you need to know going into the primary elections.
Local
Ellison's ex-girlfriend won't release alleged video of physical altercation
Ex-girlfriend says it's too painful. His campaign denies that it even exists.
Nation
FBI agent Strzok, who criticized Trump in texts, is fired
Trump and his allies seized on the text messages, sent during the 2016 campaign, to assail the Russia investigation as an illegitimate "witch hunt."
Trump, Omarosa trade insults, charges; reality TV rerun?
President Donald Trump and former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman faced off Monday in a messy clash that involved an explosive tell-all book, secret recordings and plenty of insults — reviving their roles as reality show boss and villain.
Police request funds for AR-15s in North Dakota city schools
Police in Bismarck, North Dakota, requested funding in the city's 2019 budget for equipment that includes AR-15 rifles for school resource officers.
Politics
U.S. Rep. Ellison denies allegation of domestic violence
The alleged incident between Keith Ellison and Karen Monahan came to light Saturday night after her son posted about it on Facebook. Ellison responded Sunday in a statement.
Politics
Minnesota House primary elections 'critical' for DFLers, GOP
For both parties, having strong candidates advance to the November general election is important. Republicans have the majority in both the state House and Senate and are determined to retain control of the Legislature — particularly with an unpredictable governor's race. DFLers, however, say they see a path to flip 11 seats and take over the House.
Politics
Days before primary, Minn. voters are split and energized
An open governor's race, two U.S. Senate campaigns and multiple competitive U.S. House races make Minnesota a critical battleground.
Politics
Another ex-staffer for Lori Swanson says she did political work
The DFL gubernatorial candidate's campaign says the accusers are politically motivated.
Minneapolis
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Two seats up for grabs in Minneapolis school board race
The race for the citywide seats has touched on equity issues, budget strife, a referendum and steering the district into the future.
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