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Hillary Clinton in town for a fundraiser, but no public events. GOP will respond at 11:15.
Local
At St. Peter's in Minneapolis, calls for love and forgiveness
The congregants of St. Peter's African Methodist Episcopal Church left aside hatred on Sunday and instead called for love.
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Despite dissent, Bakk retains post as DFL Senate Majority Leader
His split with the governor contributed to a session marked by rancor, accusations of betrayal and legislative overtime.
Politics
Lawmaker: U's low out-of-state tuition hurts Minn. students
Some Minnesota lawmakers say that the university has been too generous to outsiders, and that it's one reason Minnesota residents are facing a tuition increase this fall.
Local
Nienstedt accused of retaliating over rejected advance
A man who once studied under John Nienstedt to become a Catholic priest told investigators that Nienstedt made a sexual advance toward him and then expelled him from the seminary after being rebuffed.
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Outstate interest groups say the Minnesota Legislature disappointed them
Rural communities expected more after they helped the GOP gain a majority in the House.
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Minnesota business groups upbeat about legislative session
"At least nothing bad happened," one business lobbyist said.
Motorcyclist killed while fleeing law enforcement
A Rockville motorcyclist is dead after being thrown from the bike while fleeing from law enforcement in Stearns County.
Politics
Bachmann's fundraising goes on, and so does her spending
Michele Bachmann said in May 2013 that she would not seek a fifth term. But since then, she has continued to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars and spend lavishly.
Local
Experts: Synthetic-drug ruling won't hit Minnesota hard
An attorney for a prominent defendant says it'll help his appeal. But other legal experts say it will have little effect in the state.
Business
Paulsen's medical device tax repeal bill garners near veto-proof House majority
White House threatened to veto Paulsen-sponsored legislation without a revenue offset.
Politics
Minnesota signals appeal of sex-offender ruling
Gov. Dayton opposes landmark ruling, defends constitutionality of long-term detainment.
National
Supreme Court rules Texas can reject Confederate flags on license plates
Supreme Court ruled that plates are not the private speech of motorist.
Politics
Outgoing Rep. Ryan Winkler endorses Peggy Flanagan
Rep. Ryan Winkler, who is resigning from the Legislature effective July 1, has endorsed Peggy Flanagan to be his replacement.
FCC gives phone companies green light to stop robocalls
Tired of automated phone calls urging you to vote for a certain candidate or pitching you a cruise vacation? You can now tell your phone company that federal regulators say it's OK to block them.
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Morning Hot Dish newsletter
Dayton resistance to sex offender ruling likely futile.
Politics
Rep. Collin Peterson working hard, not signaling any departure
National Republicans still looking to unseat veteran member of Congress.
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Judge rules Minnesota sex offender program unconstitutional
But Gov. Mark Dayton signaled in a statement that his administration is prepared to resist specific reforms and that "there will be no immediate changes to this program."
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