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Could parole board make a comeback in Minnesota?
New corrections commissioner says advisory group could reduce bias in decisions to free offenders.
Politics
Gov. Walz boosts college funding plan after Minn. students raise red flags
Governor's revised plan adds $13 million to Minnesota State and $12 million to the University of Minnesota.
Politics
What voters across the U.S. are learning about Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Voters in other states are forming early impressions.
Politics
Amy Klobuchar to talk rural issues in Iowa
The Minnesota senator and Democratic presidential candidate is participating in the Heartland Forum in Storm Lake next weekend.
Politics
The political potency of a budget surplus
As the party that wants an activist government, Democrats have the most to gain from building up public trust that comes from surpluses.
Politics
Gov. Walz trims budget plan after lower surplus prediction
His budget provides the starting point for negotiations with the Legislature. House Democrats will lay out their spending targets Monday, and Senate Republicans plan to unveil their proposals next Friday.
Local
PolyMet receives last major permit to begin mining in northeast Minn.
Decision marks milestone for copper-nickel mine; opponents weigh lawsuit.
Army Corps of Engineers grants final permit for PolyMet mine
PolyMet Mining Corp. has received the final permit it needs to proceed with building Minnesota's first copper-nickel mine, the company and the Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday.
Politics
DHS inspector general placed on leave after state audit finds fraud in state's child care program
Pervasive questionable payments found in Minnesota's child-care assistance program.
Local
Minn. colleges say they already comply with free-speech order
Some local higher education officials voiced skepticism that the order will have much of an impact.
Politics
Trump to colleges: Back free speech or lose funds
The new directs federal agencies to ensure that any college or university receiving research grants agrees to promote free speech.
Local
Lawmakers debate snow-day relief as hourly school workers worry about pay
Make-up days, pay for hourly workers at issue.
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Number of top income tax filers continues to rise in Minnesota
New revenue data fuels the tax debate at Capitol.
St. Paul
Ex-St. Paul City Council candidate pleads guilty to posting estranged wife's nude photo online
Plea deal would allow him to avoid incarceration, according to the County Attorney's Office.
Local
Minn. officials seek new powers to catch, prevent child-care fraud
Program for low-income families could get closer monitoring for overbilling, kickbacks.
Local
Senior care facilities brace to lose Liberian immigrant workers
Impact of DED elimination will have "enormous negative impact" on care facilities, says HR officer.
Politics
Shared parenting fight returns to Minn. Capitol
Lawmakers look at making baseline 50-50 for visitation.
Local
Senate panel to take up Minnesota's 'marital rape' exception
Monday hearing comes as deadline to move bill nears.
Trump again knocks McCain as Republicans urge end to attacks
More Republicans are urging President Donald Trump to halt his attacks on the late Sen. John McCain. But Trump is continuing to complain about the Arizona senator's health care vote seven months after McCain died of brain cancer.
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