Video
June 26, 2015
Supporters of same-sex marriage Pooja Mandagere, left, and Natalie Thompson kiss outside the U.S. Supreme Court following the announcement of the ruli

Gay marriage supporters cheer court decision

The Supreme Court declared Friday that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
National
June 25, 2015
The Gonda Building at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Supreme Court ruling on health care subsidies tees up MNsure debate

The decision to allow subsidies to continue removes a cloud of uncertainty for the industry.
Nation
June 25, 2015

Affordable Care Act timeline

Politics
June 25, 2015
Chrissy Chambers testified in front of a Minnesota Legislature working group on "revenge porn."

Legislators look at how best to crack down on 'revenge porn'

Rep. John Lesch, DFL-St. Paul, who is chairman of the "End Revenge Porn Working Group," said the situation is far more common than many people realize. Both he and Rep. Tara Mack, R-Apple Valley, also on the panel, said they had heard from constituents seeking legal relief, but as of now the remedies in Minnesota are imperfect at best.
Politics
June 25, 2015

Minnesota politicians react to Supreme Court decision on Obamacare

Minnesota politicians react to Supreme Court decision on Obamacare
Celebrities
June 25, 2015
Donald Trump, left, tweeted this photo of himself with Neil Young.

Donald Trump sparks Twitter war with Neil Young, calls singer 'total hypocrite'

First Neil Young took Donald Trump to task for using one of his hits without permission during his campaign announcement. Now the presidential candidate is fighting back, attacking both the Canadian's songwriting skills and his integrity.
Politics
June 24, 2015
From left, Dana Bash, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Andrea Mitchell.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar among Congressional Women's Softball Game announcers

Sen. Amy Klobuchar helps announce Congressional Women's Softball Game, Congress defeats press
Politics
June 24, 2015
Gov. Mark Dayton said in a Saturday news conference that he will sign the final bills approved by the Legislature hours earlier, ending a budget stale

Dayton defends sex offender program, will go to hearing

Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday said his administration plans to appeal recent federal ruling.
Business
June 24, 2015
A pumphouse in a manmade lake in the tailings basin of PolyMet mine.

Planned PolyMet mine near BWCA makes 'major step forward'

State regulators say a preliminary report shows no significant environmental impacts from the proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Environmental groups say they will review the 3,000-page document closely.
Politics
June 23, 2015
People hold signs during a news conference outside the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ahead of the final Citizens' Board meeting in St. Paul on Tu

Protesters decry death of Citizens' Board at MPCA

Speakers ask for reinstatement of Citizens' Board at MPCA.
Politics
June 23, 2015

Emmer, Ellison join to create Somalia Caucus

From two political worlds, Emmer, Ellison join together to create Somalia Caucus
National
June 23, 2015

Klobuchar and Franken lose effort to stop trade promotion vote

Minnesota's U.S. Senators, Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, failed to block a vote on trade promotion authority that will give the White House more negotiating power in two international trade deals.
Video
June 23, 2015
SC governor calls For Confederate flag removal

SC governor calls For Confederate flag removal

Republican Gov. Nikki Haley held a news conference Monday saying it's time to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds. Haley reversed her position on the flag after the shooting at a black church in Charleston.
Politics
June 23, 2015
Tom and Kristi Kuder, of St. Paul, attended a program at the U on psychosis because they’re still seeking ways to interact with their son, who

State funds program for early detection, treating of psychosis

The 2015 Legislature approved funding for an innovative program that offers early detection and treatment of psychosis in young people.
Politics
June 22, 2015
Munira Khalif stood in the Mounds Park Academy Library, Thursday, October 23, 2014 in St. Paul, MN. Khalif, a 17-year-old senior, founded a nonprofit

Two Minnesota women get seats at Obama's table for Iftar dinner

Two Minnesota women get seats at Obama's table for Iftar dinner
Nation
June 22, 2015
In a wide-ranging conversation about race, Obama said during an interview for Marc Maron's "WTF" podcast, which was released Monday, that there was no

Obama drops n-word in Marc Maron interview, says we're 'not cured' of racism

The president also expressed his "disgust" with the NRA's grip on Congress and the lack of action on gun violence.
Politics
June 22, 2015

Rep. Emmer gives back $500 contribution from supremacist leader

Rep Emmer gives back $500 contribution from supremacist leader
Politics
June 22, 2015

Minnesota Republicans blast Hillary Clinton on day of fundraiser here

The Minnesota Republican Party held a news conference to blast Hillary Clinton on the day she will appear here for a private fundraiser.
Politics
June 22, 2015

Gov. Mark Dayton reflects on services at St. Peter's A.M.E.

Gov. Mark Dayton was a surprise guest at St. Peter's African Methodist Episcopal Church in Minneapolis Sunday, where congregants were celebrating services for the first time since a massacre left nine dead inside a South Carolina A.M.E. church, apparently at the hands of a white supremacist.

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