Business
Medical device-tax opponents see window for repeal in lame-duck session
Supporters of permanent repeal hope for bipartisan action during lame-duck session of Congress.
Local
New plan might alter how Minn. colleges handle sex misconduct
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said she aimed new proposed rules to better balance the rights of alleged victims and the due process rights of the accused.
Trump honors Minnesota's Alan Page with Medal of Freedom
The retired state Supreme Court justice, Vikings legend and tireless philanthropist was among seven honored in a White House ceremony with the nation's most prestigious civilian honor.
Politics
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Peggy Flanagan, lieutenant governor to be, takes lead role in Tim Walz transition
Flanagan's first priority is creating a board that will influence hiring and budget development.
House passes bill to drop legal protections for gray wolves
The Republican-controlled House passed a bill Friday to drop legal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states, reopening a lengthy battle over the predator species.
CNN's Acosta back at White House after judge's ruling
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to immediately return the White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta, though a lawsuit over the credentials' revocation is continuing.
Politics
Dayton remains in hospital a month after back surgery
The governor said during an interview this week that he was still at Mayo because of "post-surgical complications" that damaged his lungs.
Bitter battle for Florida Senate seat goes to hand recount
Florida's acrimonious battle for the U.S. Senate headed Thursday to a legally required hand recount after an initial review by ballot-counting machines showed Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson separated by less than 13,000 votes.
FDA to crack down on menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes
In a major new effort to curb smoking, a top U.S. health official pledged Thursday to try to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and tighten rules governing the sale of most flavored versions of electronic cigarettes.
Mueller team has 'gone absolutely nuts,' Trump says, resuming attacks on Russia inquiry
The fresh Twitter barrage comes after Trump spent three days with his personal legal team, crafting answers for Mueller's Russia probe.
Local
Rape, alcohol, consent under review by Minn. sex assault task force
The attorney general's work group plans to have recommendations ready for the 2019 Legislature.
West Metro
Hennepin County sheriff-elect retains law firm in case of recount
Outgoing Sheriff Rich Stanek has seven days to ask for a recount.
Bitter Florida recount: Lawsuits pile up, machines overheat
With time running out in Florida's high-stakes election recount, lawsuits piled up Wednesday amid a maelstrom of courtroom arguments, outdated ballot-scanning machines overheated and President Donald Trump leveled his latest unfounded allegation, that people had been voting in disguise.
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Minnesota's Tom Emmer will lead House GOP campaign arm
Emmer, now the senior Minnesota Republican in D.C., has been tapped by colleagues to lead the National Republican Congressional Committee.
World
Inside Trump's Paris temper, election woes and staff upheaval
During his 43-hour stay in Paris, President Trump brooded over the Florida recounts and sulked over key races being called for Democrats. He also erupted at his staff over media coverage of his decision to skip a ceremony honoring the military sacrifice of World War I.
Politics
Michelle Obama tells White House stories to Oprah
Former first lady Michelle Obama has officially begun her 12-stop tour to promote her new book, "Becoming," by sitting for a conversation with Oprah Winfrey at the home arena of the Chicago Bulls. The crowd of 14,000 roared as the former first lady stepped onto a stage late Tuesday at the sold-out United Center. The event felt part music concert, part talk show and part political rally.
World
Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar's statements on Israel return to spotlight
Local Jewish leaders say recent remarks contradict comments before election.
West Metro
Hutchinson win confirmed; Sheriff Stanek silent on recount
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek issued a statement congratulating Dave Hutchinson and said the transition is underway. But a spokesman said the sheriff wasn't ready to discuss whether he would ask for a recount.
Local
Twin Cities transit advocates saw a lot to like in election results
Some hope Democratic majorities will boost bus and rail funding in the Twin Cities.
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