Politics
Court to hear arguments in State Auditor Rebecca Otto's lawsuit
Otto contends that state legislators overstepped their constitutional bounds when they approved a law that privatizes county audits.
World
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Gov. Dayton is off to Croatia to mark National Guard milestone
Governor, National Guard group will attend ceremony marking collaboration with Croatian military
Politics
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Gov. Mark Dayton says he's willing to compromise on public works bill
Gov. Mark Dayton, looking to jump-start stalled negotiations with Republicans over a major package of public works projects and tax cuts, said on WCCO radio Wednesday that he's willing to forgo some infrastructure projects he previously said were must-haves.
Politics
Dems from Minnesota join House sit-in to demand votes on gun control
Democrats from Minnesota's congressional delegation joined colleagues in U.S. House of Representatives chamber Wednesday afternoon for a sit-in aimed at forcing votes on gun control. Representatives Rick Nolan, Keith Ellison and Betty McCollum and Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar were early arrivals. They took seats to hold the floor in protest of the Republican leadership's refusal to bring gun control bills to a vote.
Politics
Michele Bachmann featured on list of Trump's evangelical advisers
Former Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is among a list of evangelical leaders who are named on an "Evangelical Advisory Board" released by the Donald Trump campaign.
Politics
Special session looks unlikely as Dayton, Daudt dig in
Gov. Mark Dayton and House Speaker Kurt Daudt met briefly on Tuesday after which both suggested a special legislative session is unlikely.
Nation
Clerk asks court to dismiss appeals in gay marriage lawsuit
A Kentucky clerk who spent five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to dismiss her appeals of a judge's ruling because of a new state law that will take effect next month.
Politics
Transportation advocates push for a deal, though odds are slim
Transportation advocates gathered in front of the office of Gov. Mark Dayton to continue to push for a package of road and transit funding worth billions of dollars, even as a deal between legislative leaders and Dayton seems unlikely.
Politics
Senate answers Orlando with gun curbs gridlock
A divided Senate blocked rival election-year plans to curb guns Monday, eight days after the horror of Orlando's mass shooting intensified pressure on lawmakers to act but knotted them in gridlock, even over restricting firearms for terrorists.
Politics
Nation
911 transcript: Orlando gunman said he was Islamic soldier
Orlando gunman Omar Mateen identified himself as an Islamic soldier in calls with authorities during his rampage and warned a crisis negotiator that in coming days "you're going to see more of this type of action going on," according to transcripts released by the FBI on Monday.
Business
Lawmakers seek public disclosure of where companies book profits
Franken, others want U.S. multinationals to publicly disclose profits country-by-country.
Local
Trump will likely be a wild card in Minnesota's Third District
His spot atop GOP ticket could be trouble for Rep. Erik Paulsen in a district that went for President Obama in 2008 and 2012.
Local
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert to serve prison term in Minnesota
Former House speaker was convicted in a sex hush-money scandal.
Business
National gun debate echoes in Minnesota political campaigns
Minnesota's Republican House members voted to prevent debate on a bill to ban firearms sales to suspected terrorists. Their reluctance is not just predictable, it is probably pragmatic politics, experts said.
Local
In St. Paul, evangelist Franklin Graham holds 'no hope' for either party
Son of Billy Graham says he has no hope for the major parties
Business
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Iron Range in the running for a $400 million Louisiana-Pacific factory
State officials OK $30 million site-prep subsidy if siding firm builds in Hoyt Lakes.
South Metro
Dakota County takes heat over proposed exit from transit board
The county is threatening to withdraw its tax money.
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