Business
MNsure woes could force new hiring in Hennepin County
Hennepin officials unhappy as they must move 41,000 enrollees into an "ineffective" IT system.
Politics
Session implodes at midnight over roads and public works
Compromise eludes lawmakers as session deadline passes.
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Legislative leaders preparing transportation deal of $300 million in one-time cash, bonding
A source with knowledge of the negotiations said Sunday that legislative leaders are crafting a scaled-back transportation deal with at least $300 million in one-time spending.
Politics
Civil rights groups urge Dayton to veto body cam bill
Civil rights groups called on Gov. Mark Dayton to veto body camera legislation, despite last-minute concessions that lawmakers made to win the support of the governor.
Politics
Legislature labors to close deals before today's deadline
Pre-K, rural broadband and money for racial economic disparities have been settled by legislative leaders, but much is still in doubt.
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At Republican convention in Duluth, GOP is Trump's party
It's him or "President Clinton," party activists warn dissenters at the divided convention.
Politics
Top Republican donors spurn Donald Trump
His $1 billion fundraising goal could be almost impossible to achieve.
Local
In first crack in stalemate, Minn. legislators agree on $259M tax bill
Outstate Minnesota wins big in tax bill; St. Paul soccer stadium included.
Business
Minnesota businessman, civic leader Wheelock Whitney dies at 89
Whitney left investment banking to teach and played a big role in Minnesota pro sports.
Politics
Divisions on display as Minnesota GOP gathers in Duluth
Minnesota Republicans gathered Friday for their state convention remain divided over Donald Trump as the party's presidential nominee.
Business
Food label overhaul raises profile of calories, 'added sugars'
New details about added sugar, calorie counts are among the rules the FDA approved.
Politics
Feb. 1: Minnesota leaders' full-page ad decries bigotry toward Muslims
From across a broad spectrum, hate messages declared "un-Minnesotan."
Local
Half-cent sales tax is last-ditch plan to secure light rail funding
The Metropolitan Council is rapidly running out of options to come up with $135 million needed to lock in critical federal funding for Southwest light-rail transit.
Nation
Shooting during Phoenix theft leaves officer, suspect dead
A 12-year veteran of the Phoenix police force has died following an exchange of gunfire that also left the 19-year-old suspect dead, authorities said.
Celebrities
Al Franken is commander-in-chief on 'Jeopardy'
Minnesota's U.S. senator had the edge over his competitors thanks to his knowledge on everything from which states have legalized marijuana to the theme song from "The Flintstones."
Outdoors
Anderson: Legislature should fund Chippewa's land purchase
The $2.2 million sought by the band to purchase and conserve land near the Wild Rice River in northern Minnesota would come from the Outdoors Heritage Fund.
West Metro
Caregiver accused of sexually abusing girl was on hiring exclusion list
The operator of a child treatment center failed to notice that the 25-year-old was barred from working there.
Politics
GOP's $800 million public-works bill fails to pass
Legislative leaders are still negotiating over final budget priorities.
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