Politics
Stu Lourey wins DFL primary for Minnesota state Senate seat
Three candidates will compete in a Feb. 5 special election.
Politics
Trump: State of Union cancellation a 'disgrace'
President Donald Trump says he will do an "alternative" event since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has blocked him from giving his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Trump at the White House Wednesday said that the cancellation was a "disgrace."
Politics
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for end to 'tantrum' over shutdown
President, Democrats remain divided over border wall funding.
Politics
Rep. Omar calls for shutdown to end
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is calling for an end to the partial federal government shutdown and blames President Donald Trump for what she calls the "cruel, hateful ideology that is at the core of it."
Politics
Walz throws support behind veteran restorative justice push
He assured an audience of veterans and officials from across the state's criminal justice system that the measure would be a priority.
Local
Minn. Court of Appeals dismisses lawsuit over teacher tenure
The court said a group of parents who sued the state in 2016 did not prove that students' rights are being violated.
St. Paul
Thousands brave cold for Minnesota March for Life rally at Capitol
Abortion opponents plan to back ultrasound legislation again this year.
Local
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'The time is now': Supporters of paid family leave launch new push in Minnesota
The proposal hasn't gained traction to pass in previous legislative sessions.
Politics
Emmer gets earful on shutdown, immigration at town hall
Frustrations flared over immigration policy and the monthlong government shutdown at a testy town hall meeting that U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer held in Ramsey.
South Metro
Greater MSP should be transparent with details of Amazon proposal, Dakota County commissioners say
But Greater MSP has no legal obligation to share the information, a judge ruled earlier this month.
Business
U.S. Reps. McCollum, Omar, Phillips ask feds to extend comment period on Twin Metals leases
They noted that the original 30-day public comment period has overlapped with the 28-day partial government shutdown and winter holidays.
Business
Hundreds of IRS workers skip work, citing financial hardship
Union leaders said they expect that number to surge as part of a coordinated protest that could hamper the government's ability to process taxpayer refunds on time.
Minneapolis
Measure allowing Minn. homeowners to renounce racist language on titles advances
A homeowner who has a title that says the house cannot be sold to blacks may be able to repudiate it.
Politics
Minn. Senate revives push to repeal law exempting spouses from rape charges
Repeal of "voluntary relationships" statute among package of changes moving through Senate.
Local
DFL candidates run for state Senate seat in special election
Primary winner will face GOP Rep. Jason Rarick in the Feb. 5 general election.
Local
Walz faces troubled IT agency, only one still lacking a leader
State's system has been plagued by high-profile failures, and an IT leader is difficult to find.
Minneapolis
Minnesota sees dramatic drop in refugee arrivals
Minnesota took in just 663 refugees last year, the lowest number in more than a decade for a state with a history of accepting several thousand people annually.
Local
Minn. legislators begin pushing marijuana legalization measures
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is the first Minnesota governor to publicly indicate support for legalizing recreational marijuana, giving activists fresh hope the state might pass the measure this year. But Minnesota opponents are lining up against legalization.
East Metro
Well-connected Rep. McCollum quietly accumulates D.C. power
The 12 women and men who chair House Appropriations subcommittees — they're called "Cardinals" around Capitol Hill — have long been seen as among the most powerful members of Congress. Rep. Betty McCollum, whose district encompasses Ramsey County, is now one of them.
Politics
McConnell's unwavering stand on wall boosts his 2020 prospects
Senator unwavering in support of Trump's plan.
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