Books
Michelle Obama fans pack Xcel Energy Center for her book tour
Attendees jumped out of their seats in St. Paul when the former first lady took the stage to talk about her life and bestselling memoir "Becoming."
Politics
Gwen Walz: 'We are coming' after Minnesota senators who don't support gun measures
GOP Senate majority leader said the issue more likely to be taken up next year.
Politics
Rape survivor shares story with Minn. legislators to change law
State lawmakers hear from Hannah Traaseth, the teen who inspired "Hannah's Law" reform bill.
Manafort faces state charges after drawing more federal time
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced to a total of seven and a half years in prison on federal charges, then was hit almost immediately with fresh state charges in New York that could put him outside the president's power to pardon.
Local
Brooks: Sleep-deprived Minn. lawmakers are tired of springing forward, falling back
Suddenly, Minnesota has an issue that doesn't break along party lines and doesn't spark a bitter debate: The time change affects everyone.
Politics
Audit: State child care program fraud not $100M but still troubling
Legislative auditor found no evidence that child-care money was funneled to terrorists, as was alleged in a TV news report.
Politics
Walz budget has $148M in new or higher fees, hitting drivers, boaters, health care
Republicans say the fees are no different than tax increases.
Local
Measure at Minnesota Legislature would fine slower drivers in left lane
Lawmaker says it promotes safety, but not everyone agrees.
Local
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz highlights education proposal in tour of Minnesota schools
The DFL governor visited schools in nearly a dozen cities to gather input and ideas, wrapping up in New Hope.
Business
Twin Cities in running for USDA offices set to be moved out of D.C. area
The Trump administration has pledged to move out two major research divisions out of the Washington area by the end of the year.
Politics
Walz says state can 'get this right' as Senate stops legal pot
Republicans in the Minnesota Senate voted down a measure Monday to legalize marijuana for recreational use, abruptly ending debate on the subject — for now.
Local
Minn. Senate vote sets up clash over lowering health care costs
Gov. Tim Walz questions whether insurers have done enough to contain costs themselves and cautioned against giving the health plans a blank check.
Democrats: Milwaukee convention choice shows party values
Milwaukee will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention, party leaders announced Monday, highlighting the battleground state of Wisconsin that helped elect President Donald Trump and now will launch an opponent who could oust him.
Local
'We forget about them': Mentally ill find new allies at State Capitol
Lawmakers look at ways to get people to treatment, not jail, faster.
Local
Minn. officials warn state to prepare for 'flood season'
The National Weather Service is predicting an increased risk of floods due to heavy snowfall.
Local
Rep. Ilhan Omar thanks Fox for condemning remarks by Jeanine Pirro
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar thanked Fox News on Monday for condemning comments made on the network by weekend host Jeanine Pirro centering on the freshman Democrat's wearing of a traditional Muslim head covering.
Hero or villain, Ocasio-Cortez remains a media fixation
Believe it or not, there are other members of Congress besides Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Local
The state of marijuana in Minnesota, according to data
As lawmakers reconsider the drug's legal status, here's a look at the current laws, public opinion and criminal justice data related to cannabis in Minnesota.
Politics
Congress receives Trump's new 2020 budget
President Donald Trump's new 2020 budget proposal was delivered to Capitol Hill Monday morning.
Politics
Democrats choose Milwaukee for 2020 convention
Democrats have chosen Milwaukee to host their 2020 national convention.
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Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
