Politics
Death heightens concerns about medical care at Minneapolis homeless encampment
Alissa Skipintheday's sudden death highlights urgent needs at the swelling encampment, Indian leaders said.
Business
EPA looks at easing rules on methane, a major contributor to climate change
Curbing gas leaks seen as key to cutting emissions.
Business
State regulators postpone Enbridge oil pipeline meetings after protests erupt
PUC was set to vote on whether Enbridge had met conditions imposed in June.
Local
Ad campaign thrusts health care into governor's race
The GOP gubernatorial candidate fired back, calling the ads "blatant lies."
South Metro
GOP Secretary of State candidate, his manager hurt in parade-float crash
John Howe was injured Sunday along with Tim Droogsma, his campaign manager.
Security adviser Bolton: International court 'dead' to U.S.
Shortly after the State Department announcement about closing the Palestinian Liberation Organization office, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, launched a broadside against The Hague-based International Criminal Court, declaring the ICC "already dead" to the U.S.
Local
Business of mining set to return near the Boundary Waters area
The federal government's sudden decision to reopen mineral exploration just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was a resounding defeat for wilderness advocates. But for the mining industry, it means back to business as usual.
Business
Trade war's pain has Minnesota farmers weighing U.S. help
The escalating trade war is imposing new burdens on Minnesota's vast and economically important agricultural sector.
Politics
Will D.C. Republicans come to Karin Housley's aid?
Housley remains unknown to many Minnesotans and will have to distinguish herself from generic Republicans.
Local
Minnesota sees surge in new voter registrations ahead of competitive November midterm elections
The spike comes after the state in August saw the highest primary turnout since 1994.
Politics
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Keith Ellison faces and navigates controversy, again
DFL candidate for Minnesota attorney general has seen – and survived – his share of political hurdles.
Local
Trump tweets 'Total Endorsement!' for Collin Peterson challenger Dave Hughes
The president declared his support for the GOP Seventh District challenger Saturday morning.
Nation
#NotInvisible: Why are Native American women vanishing?
The searchers rummage through the abandoned trailer, flipping over a battered couch, unfurling a stained sheet, looking for clues. It's blistering hot and a grizzly bear lurking in the brush unleashes a menacing growl. But they can't stop.
Politics
Kavanaugh hearings seen as 2020 audition for Sen. Amy Klobuchar
The hearings also are being used to fuel political fires in Minnesota as well as presidential campaigns.
Business
Rep. Erik Paulsen breaks with Republicans on BWCA, urging feds to reconsider mining decision
Congressman says feds should reverse decision on mining exploration.
Local
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Tina Smith calls Brett Kavanaugh 'serious threat to women's freedom'
Senator, former Planned Parenthood exec opposes Supreme Court nominee.
Politics
Minnesota school safety upgrade applications top $250 million
1,265 applied for a share of $25M in state safety funding on the first day.
West Metro
Joseph Graw, Bloomington legislator and insurance executive, dies at 103
Graw introduced legislation to create a network of suburban junior colleges and then lobbied to locate one of them in his hometown, earning him "Mr. Normandale."
Local
Sept. 7: Feds reopen mining exploration near BWCA
The mining industry won a major victory in Minnesota when the federal government lifted a controversial stay on minerals exploration in the area just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Politics
Trump to take up border after midterms, hints at shutdown
In a Fox News interview set to air Friday, he says immigration debate set for after the elections hopefully will be easier because of more Republicans in Congress.
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