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Clean water vs. farm profits at heart of fertilizer-rule debate
New strategy relies on farmers to minimize the impact on water, placing farmers' yields above groundwater protection.
Politics
Controversy erupts over Trump comments to grieving widow
The mother of an Army sergeant killed in Niger said that President Trump, in a call offering condolences, showed "disrespect" to the soldier's loved ones as they drove to the airport to meet his body. Trump, engulfed in controversy over the appropriate way for presidents to show compassion for slain soldiers, strongly disputed that account.
Business
Senate health deal could spare MinnesotaCare millions in cuts
Senators say Minnesota effort to lower insurance rates shouldn't cost state millions in federal health-care funding.
Business
Minnesota plans a 'modest' bid in high-stakes Amazon battle
So far, the most valuable incentives package comes from Newark, New Jersey, where state and local officials have teamed up to offer $7 billion in tax breaks. Dayton said the pitch outlines the state's existing incentive programs, which have a $3 million spending cap.
Business
SBA administrator visits Twin Cities, lauds growth of women in business
Linda McMahon noted that in recent years women have started most new businesses.
Local
Advocates worry the Trump administration might crack down on visa overstays
The Trump administration signaled it may make visa enforcement a higher priority.
Trump warns 'I fight back' after McCain hits foreign policy
President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Sen. John McCain that "I fight back" after McCain questioned "half-baked, spurious nationalism" in America's foreign policy.
Politics
Oct. 2017: Sen. McCain blasts 'half-baked, spurious nationalism'
During an October 2017 speech, Arizona Sen. John McCain called isolationist politics "half-baked, spurious nationalism," and said abandoning America's role as a world leader would be "unpatriotic." McCain was honored with the National Constitution Center Liberty Medal.
Business
Dayton says pitch to Amazon doesn't pledge specific tax break
The governor said the state's proposal to land the company's second headquarters focuses on the state's strengths, rather than promises of tax breaks.
Nation
Supreme Court will hear Microsoft e-mail access fight
Data privacy case pits U.S. officials against tech sector.
Local
Weinstein's bad money put to good use by Minn. charity
For Sen. Al Franken, donations from the recently disgraced Hollywood producer were a political liability. For the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center, where Franken's campaign redirected the money, that means hot food and warm socks for women in need in Minneapolis.
Business
Minnesota finalizes pitch for Amazon HQ
Gov. Mark Dayton reviews the state's plan to attract company's headquarters.
Nation
Trump and McConnell are 'closer than ever before'
They're working together on tax reform, health care.
Trump, McConnell: No matter what people say, we're friends
Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell reaffirmed their alliance of necessity Monday in a raucous Rose Garden news conference that also underscored their sharp differences. The garrulous president claimed they were longtime friends now closer than ever; the reserved Senate Republican leader allowed that they share goals and speak often.
Local
Enbridge pipeline debate divides key DFL factions
Labor, environmental wings fighting over jobs, impact of project.
South Metro
Efforts pushing alternatives to four-year degree slow to catch on
As well-paying posts in manufacturing and trades go begging, the American dream of a bachelor's degree dies so hard that public officials find themselves in a culture war.
Politics
Pawlenty for governor in 2018? Comeback talk gets louder
The former governor's efforts to hush all the talk about a return to politics seem a little less than completely sincere to both fans and foes.
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