Politics
Michael Bloomberg's Minnesota largesse preceded presidential bid
Bloomberg's wealth could position him as a viable challenger to President Donald Trump, but he poses a more immediate threat to other moderates.
Politics
Minnesota lawmakers travel to Israel, West Bank
Seven lawmakers, including House Speaker Melissa Hortman, are participating in the trip, which is coordinated by the Jewish Community Relations Council.
Politics
Analysis: Democratic presidential primary campaign stirs confusion
2020 Democratic presidential voters are more torn than ever.
Politics
Minnesota's next big probation policy debate starts this month
The Sentencing Guidelines Commission meets Dec. 19 over whether to formally urge lawmakers to limit the maximum probation felony offenders can receive.
Business
Central States Pension Fund recipients would see 19% benefit cuts under Senate GOP proposal
Senate Republicans' proposed fix does too little to preserve benefits, those facing cuts say.
Local
Twitter bans Rep. Ilhan Omar's challenger over hanging comment
A Twitter spokeswoman told media outlets that Danielle Stella's personal and campaign accounts were shut down for "repeated violations" of the social media platform's rules.
Politics
Trump says Taliban wants deal in Afghanistan visit
President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
St. Paul
St. Paul City Council likely to approve mayor's public safety budget
City Council expected to approve mayor's supplemental proposal as part of budget.
Local
'Empowered with the data': Diverse suburbs team up for 2020 Census
Accurate count of foreign-born residents is sought.
Local
Democrats sue Minnesota over ballot rules that put pro-marijuana parties first
Current state rules mean candidates from pro-marijuana parties would appear first.
Local
Gov. Tim Walz sets special election date for two state House seats
Voters will select a legislator to succeed late Rep. Diane Loeffler, who died at age 66.
Politics
Recount an exact match: Minnetonka council seat goes to challenger by 3 votes
More than 1,700 votes were cast.
Curious Minnesota
Why doesn't Minnesota's governor pardon the ceremonial turkey?
Iowa pardons a turkey. So does North Dakota. And President Trump pardoned two, named Bread and Butter. But Minnesota's ceremonial turkey is destined for a needy family's table.
Minneapolis
Mayor Frey renews payment demand as costs from Trump rally are in
The city's path to reimbursement for the $542,733 spent is unclear.
Local
Amy Klobuchar mum on the $17,000 question: Who were the exes?
While the quip may be new to national audiences, the Minnesota Democrat has been using the line for years.
Minneapolis
Groups call for Rep. Ilhan Omar to stop action on Minneapolis public housing plan
DFL committee's letter says residents need more clarity about plan.
Local
Trump signs effort to combat problem of missing and murdered indigenous women
Minnesota tribal leaders laud the federal initiative.
Politics
New campaign highlights power of people with disabilities
Unlike many anti-abuse campaigns, which reduce victims to impassive caricatures, "Treat People Like People" features people with disabilities as fully actualized humans, with voices and dreams of their own.
Politics
Ahead of 2020, Dems wrestle with how to disavow disinformation tactics
State party leaders have urged the Democratic National Committee to adopt such a pledge, but others are privately worried that it would put the party at a disadvantage against a president who has repeatedly trafficked in doctored videos and retweeted false stories.
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Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
