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Sex harassment allegations are challenging State Capitol culture
Those who regularly pass through the Capitol share stories of a proverbial small world that can enable untoward behavior.
Politics
Primaries are right around the corner – here are some races to watch
They are the first test of each party's ability to field strong candidates in key pickup opportunities and fend off intraparty challenges.
Minneapolis
Caught in the middle, Hodges squeezed out in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges mounted a re-election bid this year based on the same messages that had won over so many of the city's voters. But this time many of the same people who propelled Hodges into office voted to replace her. On Election Day, she became only the second Minneapolis mayor in 40 years to run for a second term and lose.
Politics
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Ex-GOP Speaker Zellers says he warned Cornish
"I believe he should resign" and apologize, says the former GOP House speaker.
Nation
Republican tax plans both would increase the federal deficit
Both GOP bills would add $1.5 trillion in a decade.
Politics
Lawmaker, lobbyist accuse Rep. Cornish of sexual harassment
Late Thursday, House Speaker Kurt Daudt suspended Sen. Tony Cornish's chairmanship and called for a human resources investigation of the allegations, which Cornish denies.
Local
Veterans, especially in rural Minnesota, look on as lawmakers try to overhaul health care
Lawmakers working to fix much-maligned Choice Program.
Woman: Ala. candidate Moore initiated sexual contact she was 14
Moore, now the Republican nominee for a U.S. Senate seat, was in his 30s at the time.
East Metro
Dayton calls on state Sen. Schoen to resign over harassment reports
Amid allegations against Sen. Dan Schoen, a DFL state representative says sexual harassment is "bigger than one senator" at Capitol.
Business
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Sun Country drops plan for Cuba flights, citing politics
The local airline had rights to fly directly from MSP to Matanzas and Santa Clara, but not Havana, the country's capital.
Business
Senators back push for stepped up tracking of medical devices
Two U.S. senators are urging the agency that controls Medicare to support putting the full serial numbers for medical devices into insurance-claims forms to better track how poorly performing devices affect federal spending and patient health.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor-elect Frey: We're going to get to work
The 36-year-old City Council member defeated incumbent Mayor Betsy Hodges and 14 other candidates in Tuesday's election. He will take office in January.
East Metro
Minn. state senator accused of harassment
Minnesota lawmakers called on DFL Sen. Dan Schoen to step down over the allegations, described in a report as "persistent and unwanted invitations to meet to physically grabbing a woman from behind." Schoen has denied the allegations, saying they were false or taken out of context.
Politics
Minn. Senate faces December furloughs, shutdown
Amid a budget stalemate with the governor, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said the Senate will run out of money Dec 1.
Local
Melvin Carter wins mayor race in St. Paul; Frey leads in Mpls.
Carter spent much of the night with 50 percent of the vote in the mayor's race, outpacing Pat Harris. In Minneapolis, Jacob Frey led early among a tight and crowded mayoral race.
Politics
How ranked-choice voting works
A candidate could win the first round, but lose the election. It can be confusing, so here's a guide to how votes are counted in Minneapolis and St. Paul elections.
Local
Politics
Municipal liquor stores saw record sales in 2016, but profits lagged
Competitive pressure could be partly to blame.
Politics
Today's Election Day: Find Minneapolis, St. Paul races and resources here
Not sure who's on your ballot? For major Minneapolis and St. Paul races, you'll get resources like campaign finance reports to help you research.
Business
As NAFTA talks heat up, Minnesota ag, other industries weigh in
Minnesota agriculture and industry concerned about future of the agreement.
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