Why wait for Election Day? Voting underway in Minnesota
Election Day is more than a month away but the voting was already underway Friday, as Minnesota kicked off its first presidential cycle where all voters across the state can cast their ballots early.
Looming debate will be fresh test of Trump's TV prowess
Donald Trump has embraced TV as no other presidential candidate in history has, and he'll bring all his skills honed as star of "The Apprentice" to Monday's debate.
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Both parties hope to boost turnout as early voting begins in Minn.
Voting began Friday in Minnesota, one of the earliest states in the nation.
Nation
3rd night of Charlotte protests stays largely peaceful
Protesters massed on Charlotte's streets for a third night Thursday in the latest sign of mounting pressure for police to release video that could resolve wildly different accounts of the shooting of a black man.
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Hillary Clinton plans some taxes that she hasn't talked about
Trump tax plan would add $5.3 trillion in debt.
Business
Mixed response at hearing to Rep. John Kline's pension proposal
Hybrid approach would allow benefits to change if needed, but critics say the approach poses risks for workers.
Nation
Charlotte under state of emergency in 2nd night of protests
Authorities in Charlotte tried to quell public anger Wednesday after a police officer shot a black man, but a dusk prayer vigil turned into a second night of violence, with police firing tear gas at angry protesters and a man being critically wounded by gunfire. North Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency in the city.
Local
Minnesota schools on a health kick following federal regulations
A yearslong effort has put healthier options on school lunch trays across the state.
Politics
Sen. Franken joins Sen. Rand Paul in pushing to halt Saudi arms sales
Sen. Franken joins Sen. Rand Paul in pushing to halt Saudi arms sales
Politics
Minnesota Poll: Half of state residents now pleased with Obama's job
The president's approval ratings in the latest Minnesota Poll mirror similar surveys around the country.
Politics
Politics
Complete Minnesota Poll results: Obama job approval
Half of Minnesota likely voters approve of the job President Obama is doing, his highest rating since Oct. 2010.
National
Trump Jr. sparks outrage after likening Syrian refugees to Skittles
His message likened Syrian refugees to a bowl of poisoned candy. Wrigley, the maker of Skittles, responded.
Politics
Gov. Dayton's severance pay for 3 officials incurs GOP wrath
Minnesota House Republicans on Tuesday criticized Gov. Mark Dayton for authorizing a total of $79,000 in severance payments to three state agency heads during his time as governor.
Politics
Gov. Mark Dayton blames House GOP for transportation impasse
Gov. Mark Dayton, speaking to a mostly Republican audience at the annual Minnesota Business Partnership dinner, repeated his familiar attack on the House GOP, blaming them for a legislative impasse on transportation.
Politics
Gov. Dayton blames House GOP for impasse on transportation
Dayton's remarks came to a mostly Republican audience at the annual Minnesota Business Partnership dinner.
Business
Senators lambaste Wells Fargo CEO over fake accounts
Stumpf apologized, but wouldn't call what happened 'fraud'
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