Politics
Move over Trump: Carson now GOP frontrunner — on Facebook
Another sign the 2016 presidential race might be saying arrivederci to the so-called "Summer of Trump," the billionaire real estate developer is is no longer the most-liked presidential candidate — at least not on Facebook.
Politics
Dayton urges Black Lives Matter protesters to avoid disrupting marathon
Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday said that while he "strongly" believes "black lives matter" and supported the broader cause of activists, he wanted protesters to avoid disrupting the Twin Cities Marathon.
US defense official: Russia launches airstrikes in Syria
The move follows a unanimous vote by Russian lawmakers to allow President Vladimir Putin to order airstrikes in Syria in support of President Bashar Assad.
Politics
Ecklund wins DFL bid in special primary to replace late Rep. David Dill
Only one DFL candidate opposed proposed mines, the region's key issue.
Business
MnDOT faces conflict questions over state grants for bus firms
Two bus companies owned by Minnesota Transportation Commissioner Charles Zelle received nearly all of the state subsidies for rural bus routes in 2013.
Politics
Homeland Security discusses REAL ID concerns with lawmakers
They say there is no federal database or tracking chip, contrary to rumors.
Politics
Judge approves ambitious state plan to reform disability services
Better jobs, medical care, housing are goals.
Local
Minnesota leads U.S. in recruiting ISIL terrorists, federal report finds
Minnesota recruits lead the nation in the number of people who have left the country to fight with terrorists aligned with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Syria, according to a scathing congressional report.
Politics
Soul-searching in House as Rep. Kevin McCarthy tries to lock up speaker's post
Stunned and divided, House Republicans sought a way forward Tuesday as Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy pledged to bring them together after Speaker John Boehner's sudden resignation.
World
Obama says fight against Islamic State group will take time
President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged all possible tools — military, intelligence and economic — to defeat the Islamic State group, but acknowledged the extremist group has taken root in Syria and Iraq, is resilient and continues to expand.
Politics
Obama tries to define and defend his legacy abroad
Analysis: Global standing hurt by reluctance to intervene in Syria.
Nation
Facing Congress, Planned Parenthood chief rebuts videos
The head of Planned Parenthood defended the women's health organization Tuesday before a Republican-run Congress bent on slashing its federal funding, telling lawmakers that accusations against her group fed by stealthily recorded videos are "offensive and categorically untrue."
Politics
House Republicans urge attorney general to push back on federal environmental mandates
A contingent of lawmakers say the mandates could come at the cost of jobs and affordable energy.
Politics
Reps. Walz, Emmer try their hand at comedy in DC
Reps. Walz, Emmer try their hand at comedy in DC
Fight over Minn. political space heats up amid latest bill for $100M in repairs
Another squabble is shaping up over offices for Minnesota politicians.
Politics
Lawmakers to discuss REAL ID with Homeland Security in closed meeting
Minnesota is among four outliers who have resisted adopting the federal identification standards.
Obama, Putin clash over differences on Syria's future
U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply disagreed Monday over the chaos in Syria, with Obama urging a political transition to replace the Syrian president but Putin warning it would be a mistake to abandon the current government.
Politics
Republican front-runner Trump proposes tax cuts for all
After weeks of vowing to raise taxes on "hedge fund guys" and high-income earners, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump unveiled a tax plan Monday that would cut rates across the board and reduce the amount paid by wealthiest Americans and corporations into the U.S. Treasury.
Politics
State agency rejects request by cops to classify body cam footage as private
It's a complex issue that should be addressed by state law, commissioner said.
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