Nation
Pennsylvania attorney general resigns a day after conviction
Pennsylvania's first elected female attorney general announced her resignation Tuesday, a day after being convicted of abusing the powers of the state's top law enforcement office to smear a rival and lying under oath to cover it up.
Politics
Minnesota state government email down
An unspecified Microsoft change to the state's email system is behind the outage, officials said.
Minneapolis
Marriage discrepancy clouds Omar's historic primary win
Ilhan Omar, who won a DFL primary election in Minneapolis, denies reports that she committed immigration fraud, but has not answered specific questions raised about her marriage licenses.
Nation
Trump calls for ideological litmus test for foreign visitors
He didn't mention his blanket ban on Muslims in policy speech.
Trump calls for 'extreme vetting' of immigration applicants
Trump vowed to overhaul the country's screening process and block those who sympathize with extremist groups or don't embrace American values.
Business
Minnesota businesses uneasy with campaign's anti-trade rhetoric
New protectionist stance tests traditional alliance.
Politics
Minn. voters who like Trump's message still aren't sure about the messenger
Political strategists expect Trump's populist message to resonate most outstate, but he needs success elsewhere to win Minnesota.
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Politics
Minnesota leaders get testy over light-rail deadlock
Battle over Southwest line boils over at news conference after a meeting to discuss a possible special legislative session.
Pressuring Trump, Clinton releases 2015 tax returns
Hillary and Bill Clinton earned $10.6 million last year, according to a tax filing released by her campaign Friday that sought to pressure presidential rival Donald Trump to disclose his tax returns.
Business
Feds award $1.1M to Twin Cities & Western railroad for safety upgrade
The money will be used for a system that automatically stops trains to avoid accidents.
Politics
Dayton press secretary Swenson heads to Obama administration
Matt Swenson, press secretary to Gov. Mark Dayton, is leaving for a job in the Obama administration.
Politics
Deep look at the battle for Minnesota House
Explore the current and historical balance of power in the House, this fall's most important races and profiles for every district.
Trump Tower: Not as 'huuge' as Trump says it is, but it's a common game
Does it have 68 floors, as the Trump Organization claims in its marketing materials, or 58, which is the figure listed in databases of tall buildings.
Politics
Aug. 12: Minnesota House battle will determine future of state government
DFLers and Republicans gear up to gain – or keep – control.
Politics
Trump alleges Obama founded ISIL
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump repeatedly accused President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group on Thursday, refusing to take back a patently false allegation, despite the urging of some of his allies to do so.
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