West Metro
Contractors disappointed with Met Council plan to rebid Southwest light rail
Council says construction bids were too high; all could be rejected.
Politics
Mueller's investigation looking at Russia's use of social media
Prosecutors and FBI agents are seeking additional evidence from companies like Facebook and Twitter.
Local
Minnesota asks for extension to comply with Real ID Act
Dayton asked for an extra year to comply with federal security standards.
St. Paul
Dayton endorses Melvin Carter, his staff member, for St. Paul mayor
Carter has led Dayton's Children's Cabinet.
Politics
Sen. Al Franken draws ire — and negative ads — of conservative judicial activists
Republicans are furious with Franken for blocking the nomination of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David Stras to the federal bench.
Response to sex abuse claims cost Seattle mayor gay support
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray built his standing in the gay community and in Washington state politics through a decades-long push for bias protections, domestic partnerships and finally, marriage equality.
Minn. high court nullifies law that bars disturbing public meetings
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that part of a disorderly conduct law that bars people from disturbing public meetings is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment, a decision that some say will have little impact on cities but others call a victory for free speech.
Business
Sen. Franken comes out for single-payer health-care plan
The Minnesota Democrat announced Tuesday that he has signed on as a cosponsor of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' single-payer health care plan, calling health care "a right for all Americans."
Politics
Retired judge to mediate dispute between Dayton, Legislature
The governor and lawmakers jointly selected Rick Solum, a former trial lawyer and judge who has long focused on mediation.
Business
Gov. Dayton says Minnesota's Amazon HQ bid to be 'restrained'
Dayton cited the importance of local companies Target and Best Buy, which are both competitors to the online retailing giant.
Politics
Dayton, Legislature head for high-stakes mediation
The Minnesota Supreme Court's ruling threw the dispute back to the state's politicians with a message that might be summarized this way: Not our problem. Fix it yourselves.
Nation
US marks 9/11 anniversary with resolve, tears and hope
Americans commemorated 9/11 on Monday with tear-streaked tributes, a presidential warning to terrorists and appeals from victims' relatives for unity and hope 16 years after the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
Local
DACA's demise intensifies battle on immigration in Minn.
Within hours of last week's announcement that the Trump administration is ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, a diverse cast of Minnesotans with a stake in the program sprang to action.
Business
Trump scraps, slows rail safety measures, raising worries anew
While the industry is in wait-and-see mode, legislators, including in Minnesota, may look to step in.
Politics
Republican women consider runs for Minnesota office — but so far, few pulling trigger
A few consider major bid in party that historically chooses male candidates.
West Metro
Driverless future gets put to the test at St. Louis Park event
Legislators, academics and tech experts gathered to talk self-driving cars.
Politics
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Emmer breaks with the rest of Minn. delegation to vote against deal Trump brokered with Democrats
When Congress signed off on billions of dollars in aid for the hurricane-ravaged Texas Gulf Coast, it was over the objections of the Minnesota Republican and others.
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