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Jill Biden will campaign in Minnesota on Saturday, on heels of Trump visit
Among the other surrogates headed to the state this week: Eric Trump is scheduled to hold an event Thursday in Becker.
Trump and Biden both to campaign in Minnesota next Friday
The candidates will converge in separate campaign stops marking the start of early voting in a state that could be critical in the November election.
Amy Klobuchar, Melvin Carter cast Minnesota delegation votes at DNC
It was part of the virtual "Roll Call Across America," which made a 30-minute tour of all the states and territories.
Minnesota House clears bill raising age to buy tobacco to 21
"Tobacco 21" legislation approved along with drug price transparency measure and one-time boost for families on welfare.
After COVID-19, what's left to fight over? COVID-19
State lawmakers can only look back wistfully at the priorities they brought to St. Paul in February.
Walz closes bars and restaurants to curb spread of coronavirus
The governor's order, made under "peacetime emergency" powers, also covers health clubs, theaters, museums, food courts, cafes and other public venues. The rules take effect at 5 p.m. today, ahead of St. Patrick's Day crowds.
Super Tuesday: What's at stake for the Democratic candidates
It is called Super Tuesday because more than a third of the delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination will be decided in one day. Here's a look at the candidates.
Wine, panini, shrimp cocktails: Inside a $1,000-a-ticket Klobuchar fundraiser
On her way to campaign in Nevada, she stopped in New York City on Wednesday to raise some much needed campaign cash.
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.
Texas Sen. Cruz scuttles vote on immigration money
Lawmakers had hoped to leave town, instead they will come back today to take up immigration bill.
Nov. 25, 2013: Farmers: 'Big Oil' behind new ethanol rule
An Obama administration plan to lower the target for biofuels in the nation's gas supply is causing a rift with leading Minnesota lawmakers over a vital state industry.
Iran sanctions put Minnesota's senators on the spot
Klobuchar and Franken remain undecided about more sanctions.
Eighth Dist. House race: Nolan duel with GOP 'young gun' heats up early
The battle between U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan and newcomer Stewart Mills III will test Minnesota's only congressional freshman in an unpredictable district during a potentially low-turnout, off-year election.
McFadden reports $1.7 million on hand to challenge Franken
Businessman Mike McFadden has raised a total of $2.2 million since he entered the race in late May.
Did Al Franken really cast the '60th vote' for Obamacare?
Facing a new election year, the GOP says so. But in a body of 100 senators, Franken is hardly the only contender for the distinction
Minnesota on cusp of losing political clout in 2020 census
Population trends threaten one congressional seat
Minnesota librarians push to curb NSA snooping
Librarians and civil libertarians are on the same side as gun activists and Internet giants Facebook and Google to back legislation that would limit authority to spy on Americans.
Franken and Klobuchar seek cover on military pension flap
Issue has become a late sticking point in budget accord
Minneapolis mayor-elect talks street cars with U.S. Transportation Secretary
Obama meets with newly-elected mayors
99-year-old St. Paul vet speaks up in D.C. for fellow immigrants
Joseph Medina's journey to the World War II Memorial on the National Mall began nearly a century ago, when his family crossed the border illegally from Mexico with Medina, then 5.
Rep. Ellison takes lead role in giving new life to liberals
A new populism is dividing Democrats ahead of 2014 and that poses risks for Sen. Al Franken.
Minnesotans in Congress mostly reserve judgment on budget deal
Early comments are mixed
Congress' non-exemption from Obamacare
This is one where the rhetoric is so convoluted it's best to look at what they do, not what they say.
FBI raids home of former top Bachmann aide in Iowa
Former Iowa state Sen. Kent Sorenson allegedly received secret payments from the Bachmann and Paul presidential campaigns.
FBI raids home of top Bachmann aide in Iowa
Former Iowa state Sen. Kent Sorenson allegedly received secret payments from the Bachmann and Paul presidential campaigns.
Sept. 17: Bachmann was hands-off in presidential campaign
Newly released congressional records and interviews with Bachmann and her top advisers reveal a candidate who appeared largely uninvolved in the day-to-day decisions of her political organization, such as who was hired and how they were paid.
Court cool to Minnesota rabbi booted from WorldPerks for complaining
The U.S. Supreme Court heard the case of St. Louis Park Rabbi S. Binyomin Ginsberg, who was stripped of his top-level Platinum Elite status in Northwest's WorldPerks program because, the airline said, he complained too much and schemed to get bumped from flights in return for compensation.
U.S. farm bill could shape Minnesota's shrinking prairie
Among the sticking points in the farm bill talks, long stalled on crop subsidies and food stamps, are provisions protecting grasslands that naturalists say are being depleted at a rate not seen since the Dust Bowl days.
Jobs Coalition poll finds Minnesotans breaking against Obamacare, away from Franken
Poll comes amid disastrous health care law roll-out
GOP targets Franken over rollout of Obama's health care overhaul
The Minnesota Democrat, facing re-election to the Senate, ups his fundraising goal as Republicans mount a new line of attack.
Ellison cheers decision to nix Russian helicopter purchases for Afghanistan
Ties to Assad regime cited
Kline questions Obamacare employer mandate on schools
Republicans warn of 'unintended consequences' for school budgets
Franken to help launch ex-producer's 'progressive' radio show
'The Good Fight' promises mix of comedy and activism
First wave on MNsure flocks to public plans
Analysts say sign-ups will balance with private plans closer to deadlines.
Mankato history village in trouble with FEMA
Longtime Mankato attraction is on flood plain; feds say it can't stay.
At least 140,000 Minnesotans will lose current health policies
Industry officials say higher premiums and added benefits are likely in store for most of those who now buy high deductible/limited coverage plans on the individual market.
Sept. 19: Congress poised to close lock in Mpls.
The controversial move to close the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam is aimed at halting the spread of invasive carp. Industry groups say gains would be minimal.
Study tests 'customer experience' on MNSure health insurance exchange
Find fault with navigation, customer support
Minnesota's Denis McDonough greets returning federal workers at White House gates
End of the 16-day government shutdown
MN Republicans saw little choice on fiscal compromise
Rep. John Kline, along with Minnesota Republican Erik Paulsen, felt he had no choice but to take the deal that emerged Wednesday.
Bachmann returns contributions from alleged Petters co-conspirator
Bankruptcy trustees make claims on campaign contributions
Effort to repeal tax on medical devices stalls
The push had bipartisan support but was not part of a potential deal in the Senate.
Republicans say Obama might deal on medical device tax
Repeal could help forge an end to the impasse
Deep-pocketed Mills Fleet Farm exec formally opens bid to unseat Nolan
Personal wealth could be a factor
Former U.S. Sen. Rod Grams dies of colon cancer at age 65
Rod Grams, a "stoic farm kid" who grew up to be a Twin Cities TV anchor, congressman and U.S. senator, died at his rural Minnesota home after a long battle with colon cancer.
Ellison among protesters arrested during immigration rally in D.C.
The Minnesota Congressman was among eight lawmakers detained during demonstration to advance immigration-reform legislation.
Minn. GOP lawmakers reject bid to force 'clean' House vote
Minnesota Republicans Erik Paulsen and John Kline have rejected Democratic calls to sign a petition to force a straight up-or-down vote.
Minn. farmers get lost in budget standoff
When the clock struck midnight on Tuesday, ushering in a massive federal government shutdown, the calendar also flipped back to 1949 for Minnesota farmers. That also could mean price hikes for shoppers.
Push to kill medical device tax is seen as way out
GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen calls repeal effort a potential "linchpin" building common ground for a deal.
Government shutdown spreading pain as it takes hold in Minnesota
Parks, offices and services quickly shut down. Aid programs and tribes prepared to lose funding.
Paulsen willing to 'look at anything' to end shutdown
Add Minnesota Republican Erik Paulsen to the GOP House members ready to cut a deal with Democrats, and possibly water down or drop their demand to block Obamacare to keep the government open.
Paulsen: 'I will look at anything' to end shutdown
Minnesota Republican Erik Paulsen expressed openness to voting for a clean spending resolution.
Political Hotdish: Congress goes on World Poker Tour
The poker analogy has infused the spirit of the shutdown drama in Congress, especially by Sen. Ted. Cruz, above. It has also been taken to heart by U.S. Reps. John Kline and Erik Paulsen of Minnesota.
GOP fundraiser could be the first MN victim of Obamacare shutdown showdown
Minnetonka Beach event postponed
Bachmann brings MNsure privacy scare into Obamacare funding debate
Echoes critics' concerns about data 'hub'
Obama mocks Bachmann critique of Obamacare
President recalls claim about killing women, children and seniors.
Shutdown threat over health care shadows Minn., its 2014 elections
Frenzy over budget standoff sets stage for potentially competitive congressional races in Minnesota in 2014.
Sept. 11: House panel extends Bachmann investigation
While deciding to investigate Bachmann further, the bipartisan Ethics Committee left the four-term congresswoman in ethical limbo.
House Ethics Committee extends Michele Bachmann probe
While deciding to pursue the Bachmann case further, the Ethics Committee leaves the four-term congresswoman somewhat in an ethical limbo: The committee chose not to dismiss the case against her; nor did it immediately impanel a subcommittee to conduct hearings into the case.