Politics
EPA rule on coal power plants is push toward clean energy and efficiency
New EPA rules dictate less coal burning and more clean energy, efficiency
Politics
Minn. Republicans consider options in wide-open presidential field
The 10 leading Republican presidential candidates meet in Cleveland this Thursday for the first debate of the 2016 campaign, and many Minnesota conservatives with plans to tune in are still undecided.
Politics
Jim Abeler, longtime state rep who ran for U.S. Senate, eyes state Senate seat
Former state Rep. Jim Abeler is likely to run for an open state Senate seat next year in the northwest Twin Cities suburbs.
Politics
Gov. Mark Dayton again calls for special legislative session to deal with walleye crisis
Gov. Mark Dayton again acknowledged the tough times for Lake Mille Lacs walleye fishing industry with the end of the season today due to severe population decline.
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DNR Commish Tom Landwehr calls it a "dark day for anglers in Minnesota." Walleye season ends tonight at Lake Mille Lacs due to the walleye population decline, the first time this has ever happened mid-season. Dayton to hold morning news conference.
National
Farmers, trade groups at odds over lifting beef ban
Minnesota ranchers staunchly oppose lifting bans on Argentine, Brazilian beef
West Metro
Financing tool for Southwest light-rail project questioned by GOP legislator
The obscure financial tool would provide bridge financing to aid in rail line's cash-flow problems.
National
Local
New Minnesota laws get tougher on texting, looser on experimental drugs
Laws that take effect Saturday also address experimental drugs, license plate readers and more.
Politics
Ortman received temporary legislative immunity from campaign lawsuit
Former Republican U.S. Senate candidate and current State Senator Julianne Ortman received temporary legislative immunity from appearing in conciliation court during the Minnesota Legislative Session after being sued for an unpaid campaign debt.
Politics
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to halt walleye netting in 2016 amid waning supply
A spokesman for Melanie Benjamin, chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, said tribal leaders would halt the netting of walleye next year.
Politics
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton appoints health care task force
Gov. Mark Dayton has selected his former budget commissioner, a former state senator and others as members of a new state task force on the future of Minnesota's public healthcare programs.
Obama to extend college aid grants to some prison inmates
More than 20 years after banning prisoners from receiving student aid, some federal and state inmates could be eligible for Pell grant money to take college courses while still behind bars.
Local
Loss of walleye gives rise to old animosities on Lake Mille Lacs
Tensions reignite between anglers and Indians who have treaty rights, even as state scientists say tribal netting cannot be blamed for the lake's vanishing walleye population.
Local
New texting law raises fines for motorists with 2 or more offenses
A new law that goes into effect Saturday will raise the fine for drivers who are caught texting for second time and subsequent offenses to $275 plus court fees.
Politics
Ortman's campaign fined by FEC, sued by vendors for unpaid bills
The campaign of former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Julianne Ortman has been fined by the Federal Elections Commission and sued by multiple vendors for unpaid bills.
Politics
Judge bans media, public from meeting on sex offender program
Ruling draws harsh criticism from lawmakers and open government advocates.
Politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar leaning on House to embrace long-term highway funding fix
The Senate is hoping the House accepts its six-year proposal.
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