Democratic impeachment calls swell as McGahn defies subpoena
More Democrats are calling — and more loudly — for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump after his latest defiance of Congress by blocking his former White House lawyer from testifying on Tuesday.
'Medicare for All's' benefits are more lavish than what other advanced nations offer
The "Medicare for All" plan embraced by leading 2020 Democrats appears more lavish than what other advanced countries offer, compounding the cost but also potentially broadening its popular appeal.
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Legislature adjourns, but plans to come back Thursday
With time running out, legislative leaders tentatively planned a special session Thursday to hammer out final budget agreements through a series of conference committees or "working groups."
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Speaker asks if Democrats deserve the black vote in Minneapolis speech
In Mpls. speech, Candace Owens urged an exit from the Democratic Party.
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'This is going to save lives': Deal reached on opioid bill
The agreement could make Minnesota the first state in the nation to establish a separate state fund dedicated to opioid addiction prevention and treatment.
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Long-sought rape law reforms in jeopardy as legislative session winds down
As session ends, lawmakers differ on the need for a task force to review legislation.
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State budget deal: No gas tax hike; health care tax continues
The deal denies Gov. Tim Walz much of the new revenue he wanted for road improvements, but leaves mostly intact a health care tax that Republicans sought to end. There's also a small middle-class income tax cut.
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Budget tensions rise with fiery remarks by Walz, GOP senators
The contrasting scenes with Minnesota senators approving a stopgap bill and Gov. Tim Walz addressing teachers reflected the strains after a week of closed-door budget talks.
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Deutsche Bank saw suspicious activity in Trump, Kushner accounts
Anti-money laundering specialists at Deutsche Bank recommended in 2016 and 2017 that multiple transactions involving legal entities controlled by Donald J. Trump and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, be reported to a federal financial-crimes watchdog.
Business
Minnesotans lament China trade war: 'We're about to get hammered again'
Local business owners expect to pass costs from latest tariffs to consumers.
Politics
What is the impact of the legislative session on 2020? Maybe nothing
"The politics of who wins legislative elections have never been more divorced from what actually happens in St. Paul," one DFL operative said.
Politics
Klobuchar: Trump 'using immigrants as pawns'
Klobuchar has not yet released her own comprehensive immigration proposal as a presidential candidate.
Politics
At Minn. Capitol, pressure builds on budget talks as clock ticks
With every passing hour, lawmakers are more likely to need Gov. Tim Walz to call a special session of the Legislature once they adjourn at midnight Monday, as required.
Local
Minnesota to sue family behind opioid maker Purdue Pharma
The lawsuit has become part of the political fight over proposed fees on makers of opioid drugs.
Local
Minnesota manufacturers scramble as trade war with China escalates
While some have options, others see few alternatives since they are in such competitive industries and cannot raise prices.
Agriculture
Minn. farmers brace for another miserable year amid trade fight
Soybean growers will likely need a government bailout for a second year.
Local
Budget talks between Gov. Walz, legislative leaders break off
As Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders were meeting, lawmakers prepared a stopgap funding deal, which the Senate Finance Committee approved.
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