World
May 27, 2016
August 8, 1945 Photo Shows: Two Marines, Barely visible because of their camouflaged clothing, hide behind Palm Stumps and dynamite a Japanese sniper'

Florida group finds more US Marine remains on Pacific atoll

The founder of a volunteer group says it has found the remains of 13 more World War II Marines on a Pacific atoll.
Local
May 26, 2016
The DNR anounced deer population goals Tuesday for large portions of northeastern, north-central and east-central Minnesota.

DNR pursues better plan, better numbers on deer

The agency will take input from a wide range of people.
Business
May 26, 2016
As part of a larger tax measure, legislators gave smokers a tax break. Now it's up to Gov. Mark Dayton to decide whether to veto it. In this photo, Re

Legislators gave tax break to smokers; now it's up to Dayton

In its final hours, the Legislature approved a tax bill that repealed an automatic yearly increase in the tobacco tax. The measure is now sitting on the governor's desk.
Minneapolis
May 26, 2016
An intruder at the State Capitol pinned these threatening messages on handwritten signs to the clerk's podium using this large knife, according to cha

State Capitol intruder left behind knife, threats, charge says

A Minneapolis man is charged with burglary, accused of slipping through a closed construction zone to get into the House chambers.
Politics
May 26, 2016
The 8,200-square-foot, nine-bedroom home in Washington's Kalorama neighborhood where President Obama and his family will live after he leaves office n

Obamas will move into 9-bedroom mansion that rents for $22,000 a month

May 26, 2016
Earlier this month, Hillary Clinton said she would be happy to "talk to anybody, anytime" about the handling of her official emails as secretary of st

Clinton email use broke federal rules: inspector's report

Hillary Clinton and her team ignored clear guidance from the State Department that her email setup broke federal standards and could leave sensitive material vulnerable to hackers, a department audit has found. Her aides twice brushed aside concerns, in one case telling technical staff "the matter was not to be discussed further."
Business
May 25, 2016
United States President Barack Obama waves as he arrives to the podium to address the Cuban people at the National Theater in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, M

Keep pushing Cuban trade, Klobuchar and Emmer tell business leaders

Two top Minnesota lawmakers say the business case will be key to building support to end the long-standing trade embargo.
Politics
May 25, 2016
Gov. Dayton addressed the legislature's failure to pass a bonding or transit bill.

Gov. Dayton says he's open to special session, on his terms

"I am going to take the weekend to think about what requirements I would have to call a special session," the governor said at a news conference.
Local
May 25, 2016
A buffer strip of grass and trees along the Rock River west of Edgerton is a good example of the protective strips that help filter runoff. ] In the s

Land O'Lakes gives boost to Minnesota water quality effort

The company said it will help the state fight against pollution from agriculture.
West Metro
May 25, 2016
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon.

Without state funds, Southwest light rail line's future is in doubt

So far, $130 million has already been spent on the line linking Minneapolis and Eden Prairie.
Politics
May 25, 2016

Gallery: Trump protests in New Mexico turn violent

With objects thrown at police and barricades knocked down, officers responded by firing pepper spray and smoke grenades into the crowd outside the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Nation
May 24, 2016
FILE - In this May 10, 2016, file photo, Jerry Ilo holds a gun that he uses to teach the Hawaii Department of Natural Resources hunter education train

Hawaii could be first to put gun owners in federal database

Hawaii could become the first state in the United States to enter gun owners into an FBI database that will automatically notify police if an island resident is arrested anywhere else in the country.
St. Paul
May 23, 2016
Sexual abuse survivor Jamie Heutmaker went through documents related to his effort to bring justice to Fr. Jerome Kern, the Minnesota Catholic Church

More than 800 sex abuse claims filed under Minnesota law

Law that lanced victims' pain and roiled Catholic Church hits deadline
Local
May 23, 2016
Governor Dayton

Plenty of blame at Capitol after disappointing close of session

Gov. Dayton won't commit to a special session to try again on spending, transportation bills.
May 23, 2016

The pre-midnight special: Bill runner a key player in last-minute frenzy

The man hand-delivering legislation from chamber to chamber had to race across street due to construction.
Local
May 23, 2016
Senate Majority Leader Thomas M. Bakk (DFL) District 03 rubbed his face during the final day of the session.

Analysis: Some achievements, plenty of blame at Legislature's end

May 23, 2016
The Supreme Court building in Washington, March 7, 2016.

Supreme Court upends all-white jury verdict, death sentence

The Supreme Court upended the conviction and death sentence of a black Georgia man Monday because prosecutors violated the Constitution by excluding African-Americans from the all-white jury that determined his fate.
May 23, 2016
Gov. Dayton declares 'Beyoncé Day' in Minnesota

Gov. Dayton declares 'Beyoncé Day' in Minnesota

The declaration by Gov. Mark Dayton comes ahead of Beyoncé's fourth concert in Minnesota. She performs Monday night at TCF Bank Stadium.
Politics
May 23, 2016

Gallery: Legislators worked until midnight deadline

Legislators failed to agree on a spending bill before their midnight adjournment deadline Sunday, May 22, 2016.
Politics
May 23, 2016
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk wiped tears from his eyes listening to 12 senators give their retirement speeches on the Senate floor.

Session implodes at midnight over roads and public works

Compromise eludes lawmakers as midnight deadline passes

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