Politics
Acosta defends his handling of Epstein plea deal
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is defending his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case, saying he tried to avoid a deal allowing the wealthy financier to "walk free."
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State aims to provide more students summer meals
Teams spread out to make sure no child goes hungry during break from school.
Local
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's Germany trip focuses on sustainability
Lt. Gov. Flanagan to lead state delegation on trip focused on sustainability.
West Metro
Trump vows to join fight for restoring Pledge at St. Louis Park council meetings
The president notes that "outrage is growing" in Minnesota and adds, "I will be fighting with you!"
Politics
Klobuchar calls for labor secretary to quit for role in financier's sex plea
The Democratic presidential candidate says Secretary Alexander Acosta should step down over handling of Florida case against financier Jeffrey Epstein
Politics
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips late in filing disclosure
A spokeswoman said he filed for an extension in April and that filling out his form takes longer "given the complexity of Dean's finances."
Politics
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GOP counting on Rep. Tom Emmer to reclaim U.S. House majority
The job as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee has thrust the Delano Republican into the brawling heart of national politics.
Politics
Minnesota State Capitol gets accessibility upgrade, monument fixes during summer lull
Officials have said the current setup created some accessibility issues during large public events.
Business
Who benefited from Trump's tax cuts? It's a moving target
For some families, the break could be short-lived.
Local
Omar: National pot legalization needed for 'equality in laws'
Eleven states have approved laws allowing recreational use of marijuana, but Rep. Ilhan Omar says states shouldn't get to "pick and choose."
Politics
Fireworks enthusiasts' hopes are ignited at Minnesota Capitol
Gov. Tim Walz is "open to the idea" of legalizing the sale and use of big fireworks.
Politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar proposes new partnerships to aid education
Democratic presidential candidates woo education union.
US to pursue citizenship question on census but path unclear
The Justice Department said Friday it will press its search for legal grounds to force the inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, hours after President Donald Trump said he is "very seriously" considering an executive order to get the question on the form.
St. Paul
Boosters of second Twin Cities-Chicago train undeterred despite budget snub
They're hopeful money to fund the project will come next year.
Business
Retailers want feds to look into how tech giants control info
Online giants have too much control over pricing and other information, argues a trade group representing Target, Best Buy and others.
Some big farms collect big checks from Trump aid package
When President Donald Trump's administration announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers struggling under the financial strain of his trade dispute with China, the payments were capped. But many large farming operations had no trouble finding legal ways around them, records provided to The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act show.
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