Politics
At Easter Egg roll, Trump disputes Mueller report
President Donald Trump says that "nobody" disobeys his orders, a reference to the Mueller report, which paints a deeply unflattering picture of his presidency.
Local
Environment becomes key voter concern in Minn., across U.S.
Perennial campaign issues like the economy, health care and immigration have long driven voters to the polls. But, in the face of growing international concern about the planet's future, climate change and the environment are emerging as key concerns.
Local
While hackers threaten 2020 election systems, politics intruding on security fixes
Minnesota hasn't touched federal money to ward off hackers. A key Republican calls the issue "no big thing."
Politics
Lawmakers, lobbyists describe cautious Capitol in wake of #MeToo
There are guidelines for complaints and training, but some question how much has really changed.
Politics
100 days in, Walz hits the road, hoping to break partisan gridlock
The campaign-style tour, during the Minnesota Legislature's weeklong recess, was designed to use Walz's retail politicking chops and extroverted persona.
Politics
Could the legislative session end with GOP and DFL senators joining hands?
Coming out of the Easter/Passover break, with a mere five weeks to the finish, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka has a difficult path forward.
Local
Mining firm to pay $500,000 for air pollution on Minnesota's Iron Range
Environmental group calls the federal court penalty inadequate.
Politics
Mueller report did not exonerate Trump
AP reporter Chad Day gives an initial review in this AP debrief of the two-volume report that exceeds 400 pages.
Politics
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IRRRB accused of cronyism in hiring DFL operative
The standard hiring process was circumvented in awarding a civil service job that pays a six-figure salary to a prominent Iron Range Democrat, according to a newspaper report.
Local
Activist Abby Honold appointed to Minnesota sentencing guidelines commission
Honold has advocated for better police training since a 2014 rape.
Politics
Mueller's report leaves door open for obstruction case
The special counsel's team concluded over more than a dozen of the report's 448 pages that obstruction laws did indeed limit how Trump could use his presidential power.
Politics
Trump's reaction: 'I am having a good day too'
President Donald Trump Thursday reacted to the release of the redacted report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller by saying he's "having a good day."
Business
Cleveland-Cliffs drops lawsuit against Minnesota DNR
Cliffs keeps lawsuit against Mesabi Metallics, claiming trespassing at Nashwauk mine site.
Politics
Before Mueller report released, Barr gets his say
After nearly two years of waiting, America is about to get some answers straight from Robert Mueller- but not before President Donald Trump's attorney general has his say.
Politics
Top Democrat says Barr is trying to spin report
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, chairman of the US House Judiciary Committee, says the attorney general is "taking unprecedented steps to spin" the special counsel's Russia investigation.
Local
Number of people moving to Twin Cities from abroad falls dramatically
Trump policy changes shift area's demographics, prompting employment worries.
Local
Minnesota group ramps up court challenge to Trump rulings on Twin Metals mining leases
An abrupt federal turnaround on lease approvals violates federal law, they argue.
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