Amtrak to install long-sought cameras in locomotives
Amtrak said Tuesday it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs to record the actions of train engineers, a move that follows a deadly derailment earlier this month in which investigators are searching for clues to the train engineer's actions before the crash.
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Special session now has a site: State Office Building
The announcement came after an hourlong, private meeting between Gov. Mark Dayton and House Speaker Kurt Daudt. That was apparently the only agreement to be found today.
Obama: US must examine how assets are being used in IS fight
Looking to boost Iraqi fighting forces, President Barack Obama said the U.S. and its allies need to examine whether they are deploying military assets effectively against Islamic State militants as Iraq mounts a new offensive to recapture critical territory west of Baghdad.
Minneapolis
U.S. labor secretary to tout paid family leave during Twin Cities visit
Labor secretary will promote issue during visit to Twin Cities.
North Metro
Anoka County judge facing censure, suspension over residency
A state judicial panel found that Alan Pendleton lived outside his district and violated conduct rules.
Politics
With divided Legislature, what was -- and wasn't -- accomplished in 2015
A big surplus had some thinking this session would be smooth, but the extra money fueled extra debates.
Local
Dayton vetoes two major budget bills - jobs and environment
Legislative special session just got a lot more complicated.
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Anderson: Dayton's waterways interest draws attention
Mark Dayton's waterway conservation idea is in limbo following the governor's veto on Saturday.
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Minnesota Child Victims Act continues to rock Catholic Church
Fallout continues to jolt Catholic institutions across Minnesota as a law permitting lawsuits for older claims of clergy sex abuse marks its second anniversary.
Business
Meat labeling sparks debate over national sovereignty, free trade
The U.S. court system upheld rules that require meatpackers to tell consumers where animals used in their products are born, raised and slaughtered. But the World Trade Organization may have killed the rules.
Politics
May 23: Mpls. day care center accused of illegally billing state program
Surveillance of the day care, which was raided last week by federal and state investigators, detected wide discrepancies between hours billed and services provided.
Politics
Minnesota pilot project offers free ride to technical college
Program falls short of free community college for all, but backers hope it's a start.
Politics
Dayton signs new laws for child protection reforms
The governor also approved $52 million to hire more workers and boost services for abused kids.
Politics
Minnesotans enjoying low gas prices – on crumbly roads, bridges
Lawmakers can't reach a deal to fund repairs, and taxpayers seem happy to keep paying less.
National
First batch of Clinton e-mails reveals little
Messages did not contain new revelations about Benghazi terrorist attack.
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