St. Paul
State lawmaker robbed at gunpoint near Grand Avenue in St. Paul
Rep. Dennis Smith, Maple Grove Republican, lost his wallet and cellphone but was not injured.
Politics
Minn. sex offenders petition U.S. Supreme Court
Lawsuit claims Minnesota's sex offender program violates the Constitution.
Politics
In the grip of scandal, these presidents escaped overseas
Like Trump, Nixon and Clinton headed for the Middle East
Report: FBI probe moves into White House
President Donald Trump told Russian diplomats last week his firing of "nut job" James Comey had eased the pressure on him, even as the FBI's Trump-Russia investigation had moved into the White House, according to reports Friday that pursued the president as he began his maiden foreign trip.
Weiner pleads guilty in sexting case, could go to prison
Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose penchant for sexting strangers ended his political career and sparked a probe that upended the presidential race, pleaded guilty Friday to a sex charge, tearfully apologizing for communications with a 15-year-old girl that he said destroyed his "life's dream in public service."
Nation
Prosecutors: Times Square driver wanted to 'kill them all'
A man who was behind the wheel of a car that barreled through crowds of pedestrians in Times Square told police after his arrest that he had been smoking marijuana laced with the hallucinogenic drug PCP, according to a criminal complaint.
Politics
Trump-Russia probe now includes possible coverup, Congress is told
The possibility of a coverup is the third branch of an investigation that began as a look at Russian meddling in the election.
Local
Minnesota bill against female genital mutilation raises opposition
After the bill's near-unanimous passage in the House, longtime critics of the practice have raised concerns about the measure, leading to some second thoughts.
Business
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Rep. Nolan meets Trump officials to revive copper mining near BWCA
The DFL congressman sees a chance that the administration will undo Obama decision.
Local
U regents defend leak probe over latest sexual harassment allegations
Letter to governor and all 201 legislators underscores that regents are concerned about sexual misconduct.
Business
State says $100 million in MinnesotaCare funding is at risk
Attorney General Lori Swanson wants to intervene in a federal lawsuit that could block certain subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Politics
Education veto, spending fight dominate end days of Minn. Legislature
Dayton, Republicans deadlocked over budget; GOP upset as Dayton vetoes major education priority.
Politics
Dayton signs bill to bring Minn. driver's licenses in line with federal rules
No budget agreement, but the battle over ID bill appears to be over, along with worries that passports would be needed to fly.
Local
Mail call: Transit advocates will deliver pro-transit postcards to Gov. Dayton
Transportation advocates plan to deliver thousands of post cards to the governor, each with a message decrying proposed cuts to transit service and raising objections to possible fare increases.
Ex-FBI Director to lead Trump-Russia probe
Robert Mueller has been given sweeping power to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, an acknowledgment of growing public demands to place the politically charged inquiry into the hands of an outside investigator with bipartisan respect.
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Politics
Putin offers to give U.S. notes of Trump meeting
Russia President Vladimir Putin offered Wednesday to turn over to Congress records of President Donald Trump's discussions with Russian diplomats in which Trump is said to have disclosed classified information.
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