Minneapolis
Minneapolis sick-leave supporters meet with U.S. Sen. Al Franken
Franken says efforts to pass sick-leave ordinances in the Twin Cities are helping the push for federal laws.
Politics
After long fight, Senate finally OKs ambassadors to Sweden, Norway
Sweden, Norway ambassadors finally confirmed by U.S. Senate
Politics
Budget commissioner seeks timely audit plan to avoid risking federal funds
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans said he is concerned a review by legislative auditor's office may lead to missing a critical financial reporting deadline.
Politics
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'Petty' politics behind change in parking at new Minn. Senate Bldg., GOP says
Senate Republicans and their staff will be locked out of a Capitol parking ramp starting Saturday, the latest flash point between the GOP caucus and Senate Democrats who have traded jabs over the new Minnesota Senate Building.
St. Paul
School bus company was unaware of driver's record, attorney says
The driver's violations weren't serious enough to terminate his bus driving privileges.
Politics
VP Joe Biden to stop in St. Paul next week in tour promoting stimulus act
VP Joe Biden to stop in St. Paul next week in tour promoting stimulus act
Politics
Clinton, Sanders clash over Wall Street, Obama
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders squared off Thursday night in the first post-New Hampshire debate, clashing over issues from health care to support for Barack Obama as the presidential race shifted toward states with more minority voters.
Minneapolis
Drinking-water tests flawed for decades, state Health Department says
Health risk is extremely low, but the Health Department has launched a major review
West Metro
Head of Twin Cities mental health agency ordered to cease serving clients
The president of CSS was ordered to cease practicing until an inquiry is finished.
Politics
Clinton, Sanders to swing through Twin Cities today
The Democratic presidential contenders visit at a time when both campaigns are ramping up Minnesota organizing as their contest intensifies nationally.
South Metro
Dakota County staffer fined for viewing lawmakers' 'making out' report
Thomas Berry took confidential report that detailed legislators 'making out' in park.
Politics
Minnesota budget agency should have disclosed IRS penalties, legislative auditor finds
Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles recommended the state budget office bolster its internal controls to ensure proper disclosure of uncommon payments.
Politics
Release of convicted rapist draws a crowd to St. Paul meeting
Oliver Dority, who has done time for two sexual assaults, is slated to move soon to a halfway house in the Summit-University district.
Minneapolis
Tickets for Sanders' Minneapolis forum to be available at 4 p.m. Thursday
The surging Democratic presidential hopeful will speak at Patrick Henry High School on Friday evening.
West Metro
Obama recommends $125M for Southwest light-rail project
Congress will now review the money for the $1.79B transit line.
Local
Thousands of Minnesotans go without regular dental care
University's unfunded mobile dental clinic could help fill at-risk kids' needs
Politics
Analysis: Trump, Sanders reach similar voters
A political scientist with New Hampshire's St. Anselm Colllege says Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders appeal to voters with similar concerns, but the candidates offer very different solutions for America.
Politics
Clinton has uphill climb with women, young vote
For the second straight contest, Democrat Bernie Sanders won big among young voters and women, providing Hillary Clinton a critical challenge moving forward. Clinton won among voters 65 and older.
Politics
NH Primary: Front-runners Trump, Sanders win easily
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders sweep to victory in New Hampshire primaries, adding credibility to their upstart candidacies.
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