Politics
Trump: Notre Dame blaze 'terrible sight to behold'
U.S. President Donald Trump has described the fire engulfing Paris' iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, as "a terrible sight to behold."
Local
Trump returns to Minnesota with eye on 2020 election
Burnsville visit is seen as an opening gambit in fiercely contested bid for the state in 2020.
Local
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Minn. lawmakers push tougher regulations for student loan companies
While the industry opposes state regulations, supporters argue that failing to act will have long-term consequences for the state's economy and workforce.
Local
Early DFL leader Marian Le Sueur was feminist, educator and socialist firebrand
Seventy-five years after the merger that formed the modern DFL, several men are credited as architects. But it wasn't an all-boys network.
Politics
Democrats launch ad campaign against GOP state senators, but will it work?
All are vulnerable Republicans in districts where a Democrat holds at least one of the House seats.
Politics
Analysis: Immigration has become Trump's failure and a conundrum for the Democrats
For Trump, immigration is a proxy for many issues — national security, domestic security, cultural change, nationalism, even nostalgia.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz takes on push to create a diverse state workforce
He says he's building on Mark Dayton's work, but the executive branch still lags behind goal.
Curious Minnesota
Why does Minnesota tax Social Security benefits?
Minnesota is among a minority of states — just 13 — that impose a state-level tax on Social Security benefits. Why does Minnesota do that? The answer can be traced back to the overall design of our state's income tax system.
Local
Families of victims credited for 'hands-free' phone law in ceremony with Gov. Walz
They spent years rallying support to limit cellphone use while driving
South Metro
Trump will discuss economy, tax cuts at Burnsville business Monday
Trump will appear at Nuss Truck and Equipment on Monday, which is the deadline for filing income taxes.
Local
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'Hands-free' cellphone bill signed by Gov. Walz
The Legislature gave final approval to the measure on Thursday.
Minneapolis
Kate Mortenson seeks up to $2M to turn Minnesota Sports Corp. into 'regional event catalyst'
CEO wants to "make our own success," but others say a new state-funded organization would duplicate work already being done.
Politics
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Rep. Omar faces heat from right over 9/11 remark: 'Some people did something'
Murdoch-owned N.Y. Post takes aim at her on cover.
Ex-Obama WH counsel charged with lying in lobbying probe
Former Obama White House counsel Greg Craig was indicted Thursday on charges of making false statements and concealing information in a federal foreign lobbying investigation that intersected with the Russia probe.
Politics
Report highlights abuses, deaths in state's assisted-living facilities
The assisted-living industry has mushroomed in recent years, but Minnesota's consumer protections have not kept pace with these changes, exposing residents to serious harm and premature deaths, according to state records.
Judge threatens to stop Carnival ships from docking in US
A federal judge has threatened to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation.
St. Paul
At Ranger party in St. Paul, Minn. lawmakers set aside differences, if only for a night
Lawmakers, staffers and lobbyists gather at Mancini's and go retro.
TV & Media
Rep. Ilhan Omar tells Stephen Colbert that she's still learning, proud to serve
The Minnesota congresswoman said she and other outspoken colleagues "not there to be quiet."
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