Minneapolis
October 12, 2019
From left, Mohammedamin Kahin, Mukhtar Yusuf, and Mahamud Sharif Abdi on Friday at Village Market mall discussed their reactions to President Donald T

Somali-Minnesotans wonder about their welcome after Trump's speech

Somali-Minnesotans, GOP hear different messages in Trump's speech.
Politics
October 12, 2019
President Donald Trump addresses supporters during a campaign rally at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (Richard Tsong-Taa

Trump rally jumpstarts GOP push for Minnesota

GOP plans to spend up to $30 million in bid to win first Minn. presidential race since19'72.
Politics
October 12, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks during the Power of our Pride Town Hall Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar stakes out LGBT stances

She was one of nine Democratic candidates in 2020 focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights at a CNN town hall Thursday.
Business
October 12, 2019

3M IP counsel says executive buy-in critical to addressing dearth of women inventors

Document lays out steps for companies, academics to promote change.
Minneapolis
October 12, 2019
A couple danced between the lines of police and protesters.

Outside Trump's Minneapolis rally, some tried to bridge bitter divide

Between the raised middle fingers, the burning banner and the bellowing bullhorns came a few friendly moments.
Music
October 11, 2019
President Donald Trump greeted cheering crowds at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Prince estate: Trump violated promise not to play 'Purple Rain'

The campaign played the song at the president's Target Center appearance after it promised a year ago to stop playing Prince's music at rallies, the estate said.
Music
October 11, 2019
First Avenue nightclub was a backdrop for Thursday's protests outside President Donald Trump's rally at Target Center.

First Avenue to donate $18k in profits from big day opposite Trump rally

The club pledged profits to Planned Parenthood.
Minneapolis
October 11, 2019
Trump argues for a second term, bashes Omar, Bidens, Frey

Trump argues for a second term, bashes Omar, Bidens, Frey

In his Target Center speech, Trump says he will win Minnesota in 2020, adding that the conduct of Rep. Ilhan Omar will be a factor. He bashed Democrats and their impeachment inquiry against him.
Minneapolis
October 11, 2019
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, shown Tuesday at a town-hall meeting in south Minneapolis.

Trump again criticizes U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar

Calls her "a fraud" and a "disgrace."
Minneapolis
October 11, 2019
Pro and anti-Trump people confront eachother after the President's rally.

After mostly peaceful start, protests around Target Center escalated

Peaceful chants and sign-waving turned into an impasse with police. One group of protesters burnt a pile of Trump merchandise, while the president's supporters sped away flipping middle fingers.
Minneapolis
October 11, 2019
Police shoot pepper spray outside amid protest as Trump rally wraps up

Police shoot pepper spray outside amid protest as Trump rally wraps up

Multiple incidents turned especially tense well into the president's marathon speech.
Nation
October 11, 2019

Trump urged former secretary of state to help Giuliani client facing criminal charges

Minneapolis
October 11, 2019
President Trump addressed his supporters including Cops for Trump led by Lt. Bob Kroll, president of the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis mayor unsurprised by Trump's 'bad mayor' comment

Trump vilified Jacob Frey while embracing Lt. Bob Kroll, the leader of the city's police union.
Minneapolis
October 10, 2019
Surrounded by supporters, Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director, CAIR-MN announced a Minnesota-based report which he said detailed an anti-Muslim propag

Trump's visit stokes fear, anxiety among Somalis

Trump's visit to Minneapolis for a campaign rally spurred anxiety and fear for many.
Minneapolis
October 10, 2019
President Donald Trump greeted cheering crowds at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Inside the president's message: A mix of policy priorities, swipes at political foes and vows of 2020 victory

Trump's spirited appearance in Minneapolis was his 12th campaign rally this year and his first since the House impeachment inquiry began.
Minneapolis
October 10, 2019
President Trump addressed his supporters.

Trump rallies fans amid protests

President Donald Trump also criticized Democrats' efforts to impeach him as well as the media during his campaign rally at Target Center. He also predicted Republicans would win Minnesota in 2020.
Variety
October 10, 2019
Jacob Frey, current Minneapolis City council member and mayoral candidate, worked the crowd at Open Streets Minneapolis on West Broadway. Here, Frey t

Internet is ogling Minneapolis' mayor after Twitter battle with Trump

Celebrities and civilians alike weigh in on the "absolutely delicious" Jacob Frey.
South Metro
October 10, 2019
Safety Signs vice president Jay Blanchard, right, his wife, company president Sue Blanchard, and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, laughed as they tried

In Lakeville, Vice President Mike Pence praises 'extraordinary period' of economic prosperity

Pence says Trump's economic policies have helped small businesses like Safety Signs.
Politics
October 10, 2019
President Trump addressed his supporters in Minneapolis.

Live now: Watch President Trump speak in Minneapolis

Minneapolis
October 10, 2019

Trump blasts Minneapolis mayor

"You've got a rotten mayor. You've got to change your mayor," the president said at Target Center.

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