West Metro
Domestic violence advocates left short of funds by stalled bills
Two stalled federal bills leave advocates for victims scrambling.
Minneapolis
From affordable housing to feud with President Trump, Mayor Jacob Frey reflects on 2nd year
The Minneapolis mayor talks about his second year in office, President Donald Trump, and what's next for the city.
Business
Why ethanol endures as important market for Midwestern farmers
The biofuel's intended uses for energy independence and greenhouse gas reduction have become matters of debate. But no one questions its political clout, economic importance or staying power.
Local
Minnesotans celebrate start of voting in state's first presidential primary since 1992
The state is holding its first primary since 1992. Minnesotans cast some of the first ballots of the presidential election Friday morning, as early absentee voting began ahead of the state's March 3 primary.
Local
Minnesota sends black, Native American prisoners to solitary at higher rates than whites
The first-of-its-kind report also reflects some people are staying in isolation for long periods of time.
Sports
Trump welcomes LSU Tigers to White House
The president paid tribute to the college football champions on Friday.
Politics
A dozen northeast Minneapolis progressives face off in Minnesota House special election
Tuesday's primary will likely determine who lands at the Capitol.
Politics
New Minnesota primary system raises voter privacy concerns
Early voting began this morning, and some voters are wary of their party preference being recorded and provided to the chairs of each major political party.
Local
Trump administration taps Minnesota native to lead U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan
Ross Wilson, who spent nearly four decades in the U.S. Foreign Service before retiring to the Twin Cities, is sworn in again to fill temporary position.
Local
Ellison joins lawsuit against federal rule that would tighten SNAP requirements
Ellison joined a group of 15 attorneys general and the city of New York in filing a lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Agriculture rule.
Politics
Trump denies knowing Lev Parnas as impeachment begins
President Donald Trump is denying knowing a close associate of his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who is claiming Trump was directly involved in the effort to pressure Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden.
Politics
Pelosi: GAO confirms White House 'broke the law'
The House speaker says a federal watchdog's report on President Donald Trump's freeze of aid to Ukraine makes it more important for Congress to get new testimony and documents.
Local
Troubled Minnesota agency names candidates for top health care, equity posts
Minnesota's biggest state agency continues to firm up its executive ranks.
Duluth
Rep. McCollum introduces bill that would restrict 234,000 acres in northern Minnesota from mining
The Minnesota Democrat said her bill is an effort to treat Minnesota's iconic Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness "with the same respect as the Grand Canyon."
Politics
Walz unveils final part of record $2 billion public works plan
The plan includes $212 million for local roads and bridges, as well as more local projects than past borrowing proposals.
Local
Minnesota law gives green light to surveillance cameras in senior homes
Cameras have become an important tool for families who suspect abuse in senior care facilities.
Politics
Former Republican legislator joins race against Rep. Angie Craig
Regina Barr announced her campaign after a recruitment push from Republicans inside and outside of the state.
Duluth
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Duluth's Lakewalk makes governor's bonding plan, as does snow-making equipment at Giants Ridge
"Hurricane-style" storms on Lake Superior have prompted city officials to look for solutions that last.
Politics
House leaders march impeachment articles to Senate
The procession sets the stage for only the third trial to remove a president in American history.
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Minnesota Politics
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.
