Duluth
Wis. senator again tries to end Packers blackout on Minnesota border
Twelve counties near the Minnesota-Wisconsin border broadcast the Vikings when the teams' games coincide.
Local
Gun debate back front and center as Congress returns today
Minnesota's 10-member congressional delegation splits predictably along party lines over guns, with Rep. Collin Peterson the notable exception.
Business
Skilled labor remains big issue for Minnesota employers
Roughly 92% of private Minnesota employers in a recent poll reported difficulty filling some or all salaried and hourly craft positions. The figure was well above the national average of 80%.
Local
Legislators: 'We have turned the corner' on troubled MNLARS system
Legislators hope MNLARS replacement can reduce wait times, mistakes.
Local
Can a new leader calm the turmoil at Minnesota DHS?
Jodi Harpstead takes the helm at an agency roiled by errors and recent resignations.
Local
Cost forecast for Super Tuesday in Minnesota triples, thanks in part to 2 legalize-marijuana parties
Secretary of state says new major parties on ballots will boost costs.
Politics
The big outside groups are playing it close to the vest
Boots on the ground and a smart strategy to direct them come into play in close races.
Local
Minnesota National Guard to recognize its first female two-star general
The 30-year veteran who just returned from Iraq stint will be promoted Saturday.
Business
Gov. Tim Walz heads to Japan, South Korea to promote trade, business
Minnesota's governor hopes to reassure Asian partners that state is still open for business.
Politics
Trump questioned on apparently altered Dorian map
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Wednesday when he held up what appeared to be an altered hurricane map in the Oval Office.
Local
Campaign promise fulfilled: Meet Scout, Gov. Tim Walz's new dog
The three-month-old black lab mix made his public debut at the governor's residence.
Politics
Trump showed a doctored hurricane chart. Was it to cover up for his 'Alabama' Twitter flub?
Trump had erroneously stated that Hurricane Dorian threatened Alabama.
Local
New DHS leader promises to 'rebuild trust' at agency
Jodi Harpstead told a Minnesota Senate panel Wednesday that her priority is restoring credibility in a sprawling social service agency that has been hit with a revelations of poor financial controls and a chaotic leadership shuffle.
Politics
First Republican challenger enters race against Rep. Angie Craig
Rick Olson served from 2011-12 in Michigan state House before moving to Minnesota.
Politics
Political consultant denies affair with Rep. Ilhan Omar
Tim Mynett, a Democratic fundraising consultant who works with Omar, also disputed allegations that his business benefited from a personal relationship with the Minneasota Democrat.
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.
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