Politics
GOP senators move into building they fought to stop
Capitol Republicans are taking over top floor of new Senate Building after upbraiding DFLers for its construction.
Nation
Sheriff: Suspect in credit union hostage-taking charged
After an armed robbery suspect put a gun to the back of one hostage's head, SWAT team members resolved at the first chance they had Thursday to storm a north Florida credit union where nearly a dozen people were being held, authorities say.
Politics
North Dakota Sen. Heitkamp to talk Cabinet post with Trump
She could be the first Democrat in the Cabinet. They'll meet on Friday
Politics
Klobuchar, Franken among most productive senators for number of bills passed
Klobuchar, Franken among most productive senators for number of bills passed
Minneapolis
Auditor will investigate stadium panel's use of 2 suites
The state's top auditor said he has opened a "priority" investigation into the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority's control of two prime luxury suites at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Politics
Minnesota Senate will debate, again, whether its members can drink water
Allowing senators to drink water on the floor has been proposed, and failed, before.
Politics
Reeling Democrats ponder if Rep. Ellison is right pick to lead
The Fifth District congressman says economic populism belongs at core of party's message. But his campaign is facing stiff resistance, including from the White House.
Business
U.S. House passes 21st Century Cures Act
Included in the bill, which heads to the Senate, are key changes in the regulatory process used to evaluate new medical devices.
Local
Regional Human Rights office to be staffed full time in St. Cloud
Previously, staff was on site to investigate discrimination claims just twice a month.
Recount request in 8th District gives Mills $102K tab
Republican Stewart Mills will press on with a recount in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, which is estimated to cost more than $100,000, he said Wednesday.
Nation
Figures show charges against immigrants here illegally spiked under Obama
Almost 680,000 federal immigration charges have been filed in the last eight years, up from about 287,000 under President George W. Bush and fewer than 100,000 under President Bill Clinton.
Business
Trump wants 'no absolute tax cut' for upper class, Mnuchin says
Treasury nominee says any tax cuts for the rich "will be offset by less deductions."
Trump says he's leaving businesses to avoid conflicts
President-elect Donald Trump declared Wednesday he will leave his business empire behind to focus on his presidency. But the prospect that he could simply shift more control to three of his adult children looked too cozy to some business-ethics specialists.
Politics
Gov. Dayton walks out of public meeting over Capitol art controversy
Governor charges political motives by GOP lawmaker in squabble over Civil War paintings in Capitol.
Politics
Ballot recount requested in St. Cloud-area state Senate district
DFLer Dan Wolgamott requested a recount in the state Senate race he lost by 148 votes.
St. Paul
Minnesota Capitol reopening celebration set for summer
The Capitol will open for business on Jan. 3, but the official marking of its $310 million renovation will be in August.
Business
Kellogg pulls ads from Breitbart amid concerns about hate speech
Other companies — including Allstate, Nest, EarthLink, Warby Parker and SoFi — have also blacklisted Breitbart from showing their ads.
Politics
Martin will run again for DFL chair
Ken Martin said Tuesday that he will run for another term as chair of Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
Politics
Mills to seek recount after close loss in NE. Minn.
Republican Mills says that there are no allegations of voter fraud but that close margin demands thorough tally of votes
Politics
Pence expanded health coverage as governor, now threatens to take it away
Pence expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, but Pence is now calling for the health law's repeal and replacement. If that happens, millions of low-income people around the country added to the state-federal insurance program since 2014 under the health law are at risk of losing their health insurance.
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