Politics
Michelle Fischbach to test Collin Peterson's strength in a pro-Trump district
Their battle sets up what could be the most competitive and closely watched U.S. House race in Minnesota
West Metro
Hennepin County Commissioner Jan Callison won't seek re-election in 2020
Former chairwoman has served on the County Board since 2008.
Local
Former Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach announces candidacy for Collin Peterson's House seat
Fischbach's campaign announcement aligned with President Trump and chastised Peterson's opposition votes in Congress.
Local
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Young activists push voter registration at state's community colleges
Activists target 2-year colleges, which have more students of color, lag in voting.
East Metro
Fair shares photo of potential suspect in reported groping of GOP booth volunteer
The incident was believed to have occurred during a political disagreement.
Local
Showdown over tracking prescriptions threatens Minnesota federal grants
At issue is a prescription drug tracking system.
Politics
Congressional black leaders talk disparity, reparations in Minneapolis
Rep. Ilhan Omar invites members of Congressional Black Caucus to highlight disparities facing the black community.
Local
Another top official resigns at Minnesota's Department of Human Services
Marie Zimmerman, who oversaw Medical Assistance, announced her resignation effective in 10 days, the second high-profile departure this week.
Politics
Minnesota DFL, GOP set up showdown over recreational pot
As Democrats launched a state tour, the top Republican legislator said the answer is still no. That comes as a state work group on legalization has been meeting to make recommendations to Gov. Tim Walz.
Local
Panelists at University of Minnesota call racial disparities in maternal deaths 'staggering'
The discussion, which is part of a national tour organized by the Congressional Black Caucus, said saving black moms will require radical shift in thinking.
EPA moves to revoke rules on oil industry methane leaks
The Trump administration moved Thursday to revoke regulations on methane leaks from oil facilities, a proposal environmental advocates said would renounce key federal authority to regulate the climate-damaging gas.
Nation
Farmers' loyalty to Trump tested over new corn-ethanol rules
When President Donald Trump levied tariffs on China that scrambled global markets, farmer Randy Miller was willing to absorb the financial hit. Even as the soybeans in his fields about an hour south of Des Moines became less valuable, Miller saw long-term promise in Trump's efforts to rebalance America's trade relationship with Beijing.
N.H. governor steps in to help woman keep 'PB4WEGO' vanity plate
New Hampshire's governor has stepped in to help a woman keep a 15-year-old vanity license plate showing a common phrase parents say.
Local
State Rep. Matt Grossell demoted for drunken arrest, implied threat to officers
The Republican told St. Paul police he is a legislator and "it will be hell to pay."
Politics
Complaint alleges campaign finance violation by Rep. Omar
A lawyer for the Minnesota Democrat called any charges that Omar "acted to skirt the law in any way is absolutely false" after divorce filing raised issues about consultant's travel.
Business
Documents show 3M knew of dangers of PFAS chemicals, activist group says
Firm said released documents show incomplete, misleading history of its action on PFAS.
Politics
Rep. Omar denies affair claim in D.C. doctor's divorce filing
It's the latest in a long string of controversies facing the former one-term state legislator who catapulted to the national political spotlight.
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