Politics
Judiciary chairman: 'Today is a solemn and sad day'
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee described his committee's vote to pass two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as "a solemn and sad day." And Nadler said the House "will act expeditiously."
Nation
Amid impeachment vote, Giuliani visits White House
Rudy Giuliani, the president's personal attorney, turned up at the White House on Friday just moments after the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Politics
As impeachment roils D.C., Minnesotans in Congress get ready for history
Collin Peterson, first elected in 1990, is the only member of Minnesota's delegation who was in Congress the last time this happened.
Local
Minnesota Liberians would get permanent status under defense bill
The Senate is expected to vote on the measure Monday, and President Trump is expected to sign it.
Politics
Trump hails 'historic' new paid parental leave law
President Donald Trump is praising a new law that will give 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers for the first time.
Politics
House leaders push their messages on impeachment
Speaker Nancy Pelosi sounded confident Democrats will have the votes to impeach the president next week but said it is up to individual lawmakers to weigh the evidence and decide for themselves. Yet Republicans seem unwavering in their opposition to expelling Trump.
Duluth
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Duluth leaders try to fire up legislators on passenger rail to Minneapolis
Money will again be sought for the Northern Lights Express line.
Politics
Judiciary panel moves to Trump impeachment vote
The House Judiciary Committee opened a marathon session Thursday as the sharply partisan panel took the first steps toward voting on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Politics
Republicans, Democrats clash over impeachment articles
On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee will consider amendments and likely hold a final vote to send the articles to the House floor.
Politics
Klobuchar calls next presidential election crucial to U.S. reputation abroad
Minnesota senator, running for president, says she would work to restore American leadership on world stage
Local
Minnesota's 3.2% beer supply shrinks as major companies halt production
Changes leave very few options in grocery stores.
Politics
Trump signs Anti-Semitism order at Hanukkah event
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday targeting what his administration describes as a rising problem of anti-Semitic harassment on college campuses.
Politics
Read the articles of impeachment against President Trump
House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled two articles of impeachment accusing President Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of justice related to his dealings with Ukraine.
Agriculture
Minnesotans applaud trade breakthrough, forged by rare Pelosi-Trump compromise
The biggest obstacle to trade for Minnesota farmers, the trade war with China, remains.
Politics
Trump calls impeachment articles 'very weak'
President Donald Trump spoke as he headed to the key swing state of Pennsylvania after House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment, accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Minneapolis
Minnesota craft distillers prepare for worst as federal tax relief expires
Small distilleries may have to cut staffers, raise their prices or close altogether, representatives say.
Minneapolis
Ex-Gov. Carlson: 'I think we failed' on requiring sprinklers for old high-rises
Carlson twice vetoed broader sprinkler mandates after the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority and other groups complained that retrofit proposals didn't come with any money.
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