Local
Klobuchar's campaign spouse keeps a steady, low-key style
Law professor John Bessler is emerging as a familiar face in early voting states such as Iowa and New Hampshire, becoming something of a secret weapon in his wife's presidential campaign.
Politics
Clinic closings will worsen Minn. shortage of geriatric specialists
Hennepin Healthcare will be closing its Augustana and Parkside senior care clinics, both in Minneapolis, at the end of February.
Local
Disability rights to take center stage as Minnesota Legislature sets to convene
Legislators from both parties want changes in the state's assistance program, plus more inclusion.
Local
Elaine Voss, a behind-the-scenes force in Minnesota's election integrity, turnout, dies at 83
As deputy to Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe, she helped build the state's reputation.
Politics
Can Amy Klobuchar capitalize on the Iowa debate?
The slimmer field offers a chance for more airtime and a longer look from voters still making up their minds.
Politics
Trump impeachment could sideline Klobuchar
The trial of President Donald Trump could come just as presidential candidates will look to make final pitches in Iowa.
Local
Walz seeks $300M to upgrade water systems across Minnesota
His goal is to help cities, particularly smaller communities in greater Minnesota, with costly upgrades to water systems needed to remove pollutants without causing soaring utility bills.
Business
U.S. House directs EPA to declare 'forever chemicals' hazardous
Under the bill, the EPA would take action on PFOA and PFOS now and have five years to decide on all PFAS. The White House has indicated President Donald Trump would veto the measure, if the Senate even takes it up.
Politics
Iowa poll: Klobuchar still stuck behind the top Democrats
Despite strong debate performances, the Minnesota senator hasn't pushed her poll numbers up in pursuit of the Democratic presidential nomination.
St. Paul
The 66th YMCA Youth in Government at the Capitol
1550 8th to 12th graders from Minnesota and western Wisconsin are participating in the 66th YMCA Youth in Government session at the Minnesota State Capitol through Sunday. Participants form 56 delegations took on roles as legislators, lobbyists, lawyers, judges, justices and journalists.
Duluth
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As cost of fixing Lakewalk swells, Duluth asking state for $13.5M
City officials want to make the bonding request Duluth's top legislative priority in 2020 following three consecutive years of severe storms that battered beaches and the popular Lakewalk trai.
Politics
Pompeo doubles down on intelligence on Soleimani
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo doubles down on the reliability and clarity of the intelligence the U.S. had on Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani and imminent plans of an attack.
Politics
Trump administration imposes new sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration on Friday announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran following this week's missile strikes by the Islamic Republic on U.S. bases in Iraq.
Politics
Trump: Killing Iran general saved American lives
President Donald Trump on Thursday celebrated the killing of Iran's General Qassem Soleimaniand mocked Democrats for wanting advance notice of military operations.
Politics
Gov. Walz proposes Minn. borrow $276M for affordable housing
Gov. Tim Walz unveiled the first part of his 2020 state bonding proposal, recommending to the Legislature that Minnesota borrow $276 million to pay for affordable housing projects across the state. Some of the money could be used to add sprinklers to public housing buildings.
Local
Court allows Minn. GOP's primary ballot with only Trump
The quick ruling came in a case that threatened to disrupt the start of early primary voting next week.
Politics
Trump touts economy, trade deals while campaigning in Ohio
"As we begin the new year, our economy is booming," Trump said at a Toledo rally.
Politics
U.S. House votes to restrain President Trump's Iran actions
Reigniting a debate over who has the power to declare war, the Democratic-controlled House approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.
Politics
Pelosi: 'Soon' will transmit impeachment to Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will "probably" soon transmit the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate.
Local
CenturyLink to pay back $8.9M to Minnesota customers
Attorney General Keith Ellison says the company overbilled as many as 300,000 Minnesotans.
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