Politics
Duluth native still backs Confederate symbols
A Duluth native who just barely lost Virginia's GOP gubernatorial primary said that politicians have not gone far enough in condemning the left for violence during a rally of white nationalists in Charlottesville. "I think that the left is going to try to use this as an excuse to crack down on conservative free speech," said Corey Stewart. "I think they're going to try to use this as an excuse to remove more historical monuments."
Politics
State Auditor Rebecca Otto campaigns for governor while fighting for the future of her office
It's two campaigns at once for the energetic Otto, who's one of a growing group of DFLers running for governor in 2018
South Metro
Way cleared for Southwest LRT project to seek nearly $1B from feds
Talks with Met Council clear way for project to apply for $929 million in federal money.
Nation
Powerful Venezuelan lawmaker may have issued death order against Rubio, U.S. memo says
Alert follows possible threat from Venezuela.
Minneapolis
Sheriff Stanek's absence at Mpls. forum on incarceration, immigration upsets activists
The Hennepin County sheriff's absence drew strong words at the event, held at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis.
Politics
Young Women's Initiative seeks cabinet members
Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith are seeking applicants for an advisory group that aims to improve the lives of young women around the state.
Politics
Conservative group takes early shot at Rep. Tim Walz with ad on veterans issues
Walz, a DFL candidate for governor, is the ranking Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee and has made care for veterans a defining issue.
Politics
Time to worry? Minn. revenues coming in lower than expected
Gov. Mark Dayton says tax cuts leave no "margin for error"; GOP says spending is bigger issue.
Business
For digital trade advocates, all eyes on NAFTA
U.S. exit from the TPP erased breakthrough internet measures.
St. Paul
'Your Capitol' celebrates $310M restoration with a weekend-long party
The three-day event marks the end of a $310 million restoration project.
Local
Minnesota Voters Alliance plans to file suit to get access to voter registration data
Among other things, the group wants to examine names, addresses and voting history in search of fraudulent votes that may have been cast.
Politics
Dems launch political ads against Minnesota reps, others
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee this week launched digital ads against U.S. Reps. Jason Lewis, Erik Paulsen, and 23 other GOP lawmakers.
St. Paul
What you can — and cannot — see in the renovation of State Capitol
For the past three years, the Minnesota State Capitol has been undergoing a massive, $310 million renovation. But many of the improvements to the 1905 building won't be visible. Here's an inside look.
St. Paul
Minn. State Capitol grand opening celebration kicks today
The three-day celebration marks the end of a three-year, $310 million restoration project.
Trump suggests Senate GOP leader must deliver or step aside
President Donald Trump escalated a stunning feud against his top Senate partner Thursday, suggesting Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might have to think about stepping aside if he doesn't deliver on the president's agenda of health care, taxes and infrastructure.
Minnesota Rep. Jason Lewis calls protest at his Twin Cities home dangerous
Minnesota Rep. Jason Lewis is taking issue with protesters who showed up outside of his home.
North Korea outlines plan to launch missiles toward Guam
North Korea announced a detailed plan to launch a volley of ballistic missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, a major military hub and home to U.S. bombers, and dismissed President Trump's threats.
FBI raided ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort's house
Federal agents appeared at Paul Manafort's home without advance warning in the predawn hours of July 26, the day after he met voluntarily with staff for the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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