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Dozens in law enforcement from Twin Cities dispatched for inaugural parade duties
All expenses for the assignment are covered by the federal government, the Sheriff's Office said.
Politics
Obama wishes Bushes well, talks free press
In his final news conference President Barack Obama wished former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush well after news that both were hospitalized. Obama also touted the need for a free press.
Politics
Obama commutes Chelsea Manning's prison sentence
President Barack Obama commuted the prison sentence of Chelsea Manning on Tuesday, allowing the Army intelligence officer who leaked scores of classified documents to go free nearly three decades early.
Price tries to reassure on health care; Dems not buying it
Offering reassurances, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary said Wednesday the new administration won't "pull the rug out" from those covered by "Obamacare." Democrats were unimpressed, noting a lack of specifics.
Local
Dayton signs $500 million deal to protect rural waters
The highly anticipated state-federal deal will provide $350 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and $150 million in state funds.
Politics
Diplomats join Trump at dinner in Washington
President-elect Donald Trump welcomed diplomats, donors and soon-to-be White House staff to dinner in Washington on Tuesday. Trump addressed the group, praising Vice-President-elect Mike Pence and his pick for Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson.
Politics
Minn. House panel vote is first step in push to end Sunday liquor sales ban
Effort to undo state's Sunday liquor ban has gained steam in recent years, but success not yet assured
Business
Health insurance customers hope for quick premium relief from Legislature
Minnesotans grappling with higher health premium costs seek prompt legislative relief.
Politics
MyPillow mogul denies report that he might run for Minn. governor
Still a sliver of possibility, however.
Politics
Nation
Big money names behind inaugural now coming out despite secrecy
Donald Trump is trying to keep the names of the people and companies donating millions of dollars a secret — a break from Republican and Democratic predecessors.
Local
Minnesota DACA recipients can now apply for state health care
Minnesota is the fourth state to open state health care to DACA recipients; critics say such moves will lead to showdown with the Trump administration.
Nation
Martin Luther King's son calls meeting with Trump constructive
The unexpected move comes as tensions escalate between the incoming president and a number of prominent black elected officials.
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