Politics
Dayton: Using National Guard for immigration roundups would be "concerning"
The governor said he would advise the Trump administration against using Guard troops in Minnesota, if ordered.
Business
Gov. Dayton signs off on $35M in new state loans for farmers
The bill extends the bonding authority of the state's Rural Finance Authority.
Eat & Drink
100-plus businesses shut down in solidarity with immigrants
The Twin Cities response, part of a one-day national boycott, attempted to show how vital newcomers are to the U.S. economy.
Trump raps 'criminal' leaks, 'dishonest' media, 'bad' judges
Aggrieved and spoiling for a fight, Donald Trump used a marathon encounter with reporters Thursday to denounce the "criminal" leaks that took down his top national security adviser and revived questions about his own ties to Russia. But he offered only a lawyerly denial that his campaign aides had been in touch with Russian officials before last fall's election.
Minneapolis
Mondale joins Kelm-Helgen in resigning from stadium panel
The two highest-profile public officials on the U.S. Bank Stadium oversight committee left their jobs amid public and legislative pressure after revelations of two luxury suites used to host friends and family at games and concerts.
Business
Paulsen, emboldened by GOP rule but skeptical of Trump, targets tax reform
Minnesota companies fighting border tax plan that Paulsen supports; he hopes for 'win-win'
Business
Growth in cost of medicine moderated in 2016, study finds
The annual rate of overall increase slowed even as lawmakers railed against price hikes on EpiPens.
Politics
Trump defends administration, bashes media
President Donald Trump mounted a vigorous defense of his presidency at a White House News Conference Thursday. He says his administration is "running like a fine tune machine," despite media reports of "chaos."
Local
Legislation inspired by pocket knife case riles anti-suspensions crowd
Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, proposed eliminating requirement that districts prove student misconduct was "willful" in order to remove kids from school.
World
Trump's pick for Israel envoy goes on damage control
The combative attorney President Donald Trump picked as his ambassador to Israel sought to repair the damage from past attacks on political opponents, telling Congress he deeply regretted using inflammatory language and promised to be "respectful and measured" should he be confirmed.
Business
Boycott culture forces CEOs to walk tightrope in Trump era
Companies can't avoid offending, so they are choosing sides, carefully
Minneapolis
Many Twin Cities businesses closed to support immigrants
A national protest Thursday is spurring immigrants to make their voices heard by walking off their jobs, and many businesses are closing in solidarity with them.
Politics
State auditor, legislators spar over lawsuit vs. Minn. counties
While the hearing stayed civil on the surface, the animosity was simmering and the smiles chilly.
Business
Trump name-checks 'Tar-zhay' in meeting with Target, Best Buy CEOs
President Trump called the meeting 'a great listening session,' and said a tax proposal would be coming soon.
Politics
Trump charts new Mideast course; maybe no separate Palestine
Charting a striking new course for the Middle East, President Donald Trump on Wednesday withheld clear support for an independent Palestine and declared he could endorse a one-nation solution to the long and deep dispute between Palestinians and Israel.
Politics
'Draft Nolan' letter going out to thousands of DFLers
The letter, signed by lawmakers, lobbyists and prominent DFL activists, makes the case that the DFL is on the precipice of what it calls a disaster -- becoming Wisconsin.
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