Politics
May 22, 2017
FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2017 file photo, Mike Flynn arrives for a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The former nation

Flynn misled Pentagon investigators, top Dem says

According to a letter the House released, he told investigators in February 2016 that he had received no income from foreign companies and had only "insubstantial contact" with foreign nationals,
Local
May 22, 2017
Koryne Horbal

Obituary: Koryne Horbal championed women's rights worldwide

May 22, 2017
FILE — Michael Flynn, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for national security adviser, at a pre-inauguration luncheon in Washington,

Flynn rejects Trump-Russia probe subpoena; Dems say he lied

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in rebuffing a subpoena Monday in the investigation into Russia's election meddling. Then a top House Democrat cited new evidence he said appeared to show Flynn lied on a security clearance background check.
May 22, 2017
President Donald Trump places a paper into the Western Wall in Jerusalem, May 22, 2017. Trump began a two-day visit to Israel and the West Bank Monday

Questions about Russia chase Trump during first Israel visit

President Donald Trump solemnly placed a note in the ancient stones of Jerusalem's Western Wall on Monday, sending a signal of solidarity to an ally he's pushing to work harder toward peace with the Palestinians. But his historic gesture— and his enthusiastic embrace of Israel's leader — were shadowed even here by reminders of Trump's tumult back home
May 22, 2017
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2014 file photo, Billy Bush arrives at the Operation Smile's 2014 Smile Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif. Bush, who was fired aft

Billy Bush speaks out about life after Trump tape: 'I fell apart'

Nation
May 22, 2017
FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2016, file photo, Richard Spencer, who leads a movement that mixes racism, white nationalism and populism, speaks at the Texas

'Alt-right' leader loses gym membership after confrontation

Local
May 21, 2017
During discussion about the conference committee report on her Omnibus Education Bill, Sen. Michelle Fischbach, R - Paynesville, spoke with Senate Min

Legislature chips away at budget, but long list remains

By late Sunday, the House and Senate had passed only three of 10 budget bills that will shape the state's next spending plan. Among the biggest challenges as private budget talks tumbled on: finding agreement on spending on transportation and health and human services programs, and final details on hundreds of millions of dollars in tax cuts sought by Republicans.
Politics
May 21, 2017
Notre Dame graduates walk out of Notre Dame Stadium in protest as Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the 2017 commencement ceremony, Sunday, May

Notre Dame graduates walk out of Pence speech

Dozens of graduates silently stood and walked out Sunday as Vice President Mike Pence began his address at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony. Students said the walkout was a show of solidarity for those affected by President Trump's policies.
Local
May 21, 2017
Sheriff Rich Stanek running for re-election, not governor, in 2018

Sheriff Rich Stanek running for re-election, not governor, in 2018

The Hennepin County sheriff made the announcement on Facebook.
Politics
May 20, 2017
Education Minnesota and labor allies packed the State Capitol Rotunda protesting cuts to public education Saturday.

Legislative session counts down amid uncertainty, quiet at Minn. Capitol

Minnesota lawmakers have only until Monday night in their nearly five-month session and one huge, unfinished job.
Politics
May 20, 2017
Governor Mark Dayton emerged from the Cabinet meeting room with Lt. Governor Tina Smith, Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk and House Minority Leader Mel

Session endgame shows importance of 2018

With the Senate not up for election in 2018 and the House GOP majority looking relatively secure, a Republican governor in 2018 could finally get the GOP the big tax cuts they have been thirsting after for years.
Politics
May 20, 2017
Ben Golnik, Executive Director, Majority Caucus, is usually in the background as his boss Kurt Daudt speaks to reporters.

Capitol player Golnik plots path to greater power for Minnesota Republicans

Ben Golnik's instincts, drive to win pushed the party to new heights.
Business
May 20, 2017
In March, Jeannie Bowers was shocked to find more than $7,700 missing from a joint TCF Bank checking account that she held with her daughter. TCF tran

Consumer watchdog that has helped thousands of Minnesotans now faces uncertain future

A fierce debate is underway in Washington over whether to restructure the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau or perhaps eliminate it.
Politics
May 20, 2017

Minnesota delegation requests federal health plan waiver

The 10 members of both parties say a waiver will help the state stabilize its individual health care market.
Politics
May 20, 2017

Trump's schedule

Business
May 20, 2017
President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., seen here in November.

Special counsel's probe could target Trump's business empire

The appointment of a special counsel empowered to investigate ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign now brings the developer's business empire under scrutiny.
Minneapolis
May 20, 2017
Abdi Warsame won the DFL endorsement at the Sixth Ward nominating convention for Minneapolis, held at Northeast Middle School on Saturday, May 20, 201

Warsame wins DFL endorsement in Minneapolis' Sixth Ward

The City Council Member heads to November with the local party stamp of approval.
Celebrities
May 20, 2017
This photo, which has been modified to protect students' identities, shows the Trump comments in the Brainerd High School yearbook.

Actor Baio prompts online furor over Brainerd yearbook's anti-Trump entry

Actor Scott Baio sets social media ablaze over Brainerd school's entries.
Politics
May 19, 2017
Gov. Mark Dayton emerges from a meeting room Wednesday at the Capitol after meeting with Republican leaders on the budget.

Facing impasse, Gov. Dayton calls state of budget 'clear as mud'

Asked what he thought are the prospects the Legislature would finish in time for a Monday deadline, the DFL governor replied: "Not promising."
Local
May 19, 2017
Minnesota Legislative Auditor James Nobles listened as legislators questioned him on his report.

Minn. legislative auditor expects to prepare report on U's policies on harassment

Regents chair says U is attacking problem "every which way."

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