West Metro
Republicans win special legislative elections in Bloomington, Anoka
In a narrow surprise victory, Republican Chad Anderson defeated DFLer Andrew Carlson to succeed Rep. Ann Lenczewski.
Politics
Rapist heading to St. Paul is latest sex offender to leave MSOP
He's among six offenders freed in the past year, unprecedented for a program that has confined offenders indefinitely.
Politics
As child care providers vote on whether to unionize, foes cry election foul
This time, partisan dispute is over election eligibility.
Business
U.S., Japan postpone talks on Tokyo airport access
Delta, Minnesota leaders have said the plan could threaten MSP-Tokyo route.
Politics
Republican Chad Anderson beats Andrew Carlson in special House race
Republican Chad Anderson defeated Andrew Carlson in a special House election in Bloomington Tuesday.
Politics
Clinton's Iowa Win
She did actually win...
Politics
Howe and Lewis spar over abortion in Second District debate
John Howe and Jason Lewis sparred over abortion rights during a debate between the Republican candidates for Congress in Minnesota Second Congressional District.
Nation
Obama unveils record $4.1 trillion election-year budget
President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled a record $4.1 trillion, election-year budget that finances Democratic priorities like education, health care and climate change with new taxes on crude oil, the wealthy and big banks.
Politics
Dayton calls for 6 weeks paid parenting leave for state workers
Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday pushed for six weeks of paid leave for all new parents employed by the state, saying the bonding between newborns and parents "is just crucial."
Politics
House Republicans call on Gov. Mark Dayton to halt childcare union election
Rep. Tara Mack, R-Apple Valley, wrote a letter to Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday calling on him to halt an election that began Monday in which independent childcare providers are deciding whether to form a union.
Politics
GOP talks term limits, residency in 2nd District debate
With U.S. Rep. John Kline not seeking another term, the race is wide open to replace him.
Politics
Obituary: Gloria Steinbring, a pioneering leader in Minnesota's disability rights movement
Gloria Steinbring, a charismatic and fiery leader of Minnesota's disability rights movement for four decades, died last month in Minneapolis. She was 71.
TV & Media
Presidential candidates look to comedy and late-night TV as new soapbox
More than ever before, politicians are veering off the traditional campaign trail to hit the comedy circuit in hopes of reaching voters through their funny bones. The trend has led to some strange moments in an already strange political season.
Local
Sanders to attend Minneapolis event on issues facing black Americans
Minnesota's Neighborhoods Organizing for Change has organized the event
Politics
Sanders to join Minneapolis forum on black issues; Clinton not attending
The non-profit Minnesota Neighborhoods Organizing for Change will hold what it's calling a "Presidential Forum on Black America" on Friday.
Politics
Kline blasts Obama's war policies, worries about health of Minn. GOP
Rep. John Kline, Republican serving his final year in Congress after 14 years, criticized the Obama Administration's handling of foreign military crises, elaborated on his recent presidential endorsement of Sen. Marco Rubio and visibly worried over the state of the Minnesota Republican Party and its chances of retaining his seat in the Republican fold.
For the Clintons, New Hampshire is the state of 2nd chances
It's their Everest. Their firewall. Their lifeboat in a frozen Atlantic.
Politics
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Minnesota political pioneer Koryne Horbal looks back
Longtime DFL activist Koryne Horbal raised feminist issues in Minnesota and nation.
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