Politics
Paulsen, Bonoff raising huge sums in contested Third District
Money from interest groups shows a fierce battle for the congressional seat is likely.
Business
New plant, revived United Taconite bring good news to Iron Range
A new United Taconite plant promises jobs to many who were laid off.
GOP says US command manipulated Islamic State intel reports
Intelligence assessments approved by senior leaders at U.S. Central Command exaggerated the progress of anti-terrorism efforts they ran against Islamic State militants, a House Republican task force said in an initial report released Thursday.
West Metro
Some big shoes to fill on Hennepin County Board as Randy Johnson retires
After a 38-year run, the commissioner is stepping down.
Minneapolis
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Relentlessness helped Ilhan Omar to seal historic win
Her state House campaign to unseat Rep. Phyllis Kahn knocked on thousands of doors and spread its reach wide.
Politics
Fewer than 1 in 10 eligible voters cast ballots in Minnesota primary
Unofficial estimates by the Secretary of State's office showed that only 280,000 voters cast ballots in Tuesday's primary -- 7 percent of all eligible voters.
Politics
Paulsen on Trump's Second Amendment comment: 'Words matter'
In contested Third District, U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen on Wednesday said he is still vacillating on his support for Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump.
Nation
Trump implies '2nd Amendment folks' could stop Clinton judge picks
Donald Trump at a Tuesday rally appeared to encourage gun owners to take action if Hillary Clinton is elected president and appoints judges who oppose gun rights.
Politics
Ilhan Omar makes history with victory over Phyllis Kahn
She'll likely be 1st Somali-American legislator in U.S.
Politics
Trump clarifies Second Amendment comment
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump says he was speaking about the power of gun rights supporters, not violence, when he made controversial comments about Hillary Clinton and the second amendment.
Politics
Jason Lewis wins GOP battle to run for U.S. Rep. Kline's seat
The former talk radio personality won the four-way race to be the Republican candidate against DFLer Angie Craig in what will be a closely fought swing district contest.
Local
Aug. 9: Walleye quota met, but Lake Mille Lacs fishing to continue
Gov. Dayton orders that fishing can continue as the walleye population recovers.
Nation
Judge denies Blagojevich's bid to lighten 14-year sentence
A federal judge refused Tuesday to lighten Rod Blagojevich's original 14-year prison sentence for corruption, rejecting pleas for lenience by the now white-haired former Illinois governor who attended the resentencing hearing by video from a Colorado prison a thousand miles away.
Politics
'Known and Strange Things' offers bold, thoughtful essays on art, life and race
NONFICTION: A Nigerian-American novelist reveals the deep roots of his artistic passions in a book of essays.
Trump tries to right his campaign, talking of tax cuts
Promising to "jumpstart America" to a new era of prosperity, Donald Trump announced a revamped economic plan Monday aimed at revitalizing a stagnant U.S. economy by cutting taxes for workers and businesses. He assailed Hillary Clinton as a candidate who would merely extend a Democratic period of old ideas and weakness.
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Local
School districts get pre-K boost as new state spending spreads
New state funds will allow 74 districts to expand their free prekindergarten offerings this fall.
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