Politics
Trump on emergency: 'I didn't need to do this'
In a comment that will surely be used to challenge the legal underpinnings of his emergency declaration regarding building a border wall, Trump hinted at the political realities behind his action.
Local
Minn. lawmakers seek more notice of prescription drug price hikes
Companies would have to pre-disclose the increases, under a new proposal.
Politics
Parkland anniversary marked at State Capitol by calls for new Minnesota gun measures
Background checks, "red flag" laws sought by Minnesota advocates.
Politics
Legislative auditor details failures with state's vehicle licensing system
The Minnesota legislative auditor found technical, staffing and transparency problems with state's vehicle registration and driver licensing system, leading to delays for motorists and headaches for front-line workers.
Business
EPA outlines plan for water with toxic chemicals, including 3M's
3M last year settled a state of Minnesota lawsuit related to PFAS, and faces litigation in other states. Environmental and consumer groups immediately challenged the EPA's decision not to push immediately for lower limits on the chemicals in drinking and groundwater.
FBI official feared Russia probe would end after Comey fired
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said in an interview that aired Thursday that he moved quickly after his boss was fired to protect an investigation into President Donald Trump's potential ties to Russia and prevent it from being shut down in case he, too, was dismissed.
Politics
Pence urges Europe to quit Iran deal, stop busting sanctions
The Trump administration lashed out at some of America's closest traditional allies Thursday, accusing Britain, France and Germany of trying to bust U.S. sanctions against Iran and calling on European nations to join the United States in withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear deal.
Celebrities
Fox 9 anchor Jeff Passolt sues state for a slip and fall
Passolt broke his hip in the 2017 fall on an icy sidewalk near the State Capitol.
West Metro
Felony charge: MCTC student purposely voted in same election twice
The MCTC student said she was directed to vote for Minneapolis Council Member Abdi Warsame.
US says ex-intel official defected to Iran, revealed secrets
A former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran despite warnings from the FBI has been charged with revealing classified information to the Tehran government, including the code name and secret mission of a Pentagon program, prosecutors said.
Business
No new taxes, government accountability among Senate GOP budget priorities
Gov. Tim Walz announces his budget plan Tuesday.
Local
To make state's schools safer, Minnesota lawmakers focus on student mental health
Bills seek to add counselors, beef up suicide prevention training and grant programs.
Local
Minnesota legislators and student groups push for free college
Most recent bill would cover first two years at any state school. The costs of proposal are unknown at this point.
Politics
Omar hits back at Trump, saying he has 'trafficked in hate whole life'
Trump said Tuesday that Omar should resign or at least leave her seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee after her tweet was decried as anti-Semitic.
Smaller tax refunds surprise those expecting more relief
Changes to deductions and the IRS withholding tables mean some filers are getting an unexpected bill, even though they may be paying less overall.
Local
New Minn. education commissioner brings 'solution-driven ambition'
Mary Cathryn Ricker upbeat as she takes on challenging role.
Politics
Trump calls Rep. Omar apology 'lame,' says she should resign
Asked by reporters about controversial Omar remarks, Trump says she should either resign Congress or from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Politics
Trump: Rep. Omar apology on Israel remark 'lame'
Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has apologized for tweets suggesting that members of Congress support Israel because they are being paid to do so. But President Donald Trump on Tuesday called her apology "lame" and said she should resign from Congress or at least not be allowed to serve on committees.
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