Politics
Minn. senator demands greater disclosure on senior abuse, investigations
Sen. Karin Housley says problems outlined in Star Tribune investigation are "untenable."
Politics
Outdoors
November: Minnesota's cabin getaway lifestyle could come under pressure from tax reform
Second homes would no longer be eligible for a deduction on mortgage interest under the House GOP tax plan.
Politics
Radio host Leeann Tweeden accepts Sen. Franken apology
The Los Angeles radio anchor who accuses Democratic Senator Al Franken of forcibly kissing her during a 2006 USO tour says she accepts his apology but he could have apologized earlier.
Politics
Read Sen. Al Franken's statement on sexual misconduct allegations
DFL Sen. Al Franken released the following statement in response to allegations that he kissed and groped Los Angeles radio broadcaster Leeann Tweeden during a USO tour in 2006.
Local
Gov. Dayton, Minnesota officials apologize for licensing problems
Dayton, state's top IT official say rollout of state's new vehicle licensing system has not gone as planned, inconvenienced Minnesotans.
Politics
Read Minnesota Supreme Court's decision on Dayton's veto of Legislature funding
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday upheld DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's veto of funding for the Republican-controlled state Legislature.
Local
Gov. Dayton calls for task force to address senior care abuses
Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday he would create a task force to deal with abuses in senior homes revealed in a Star Tribune series this week. "The senior care failures are really appalling," he said.
Vikings
Some homeless will be moved outside of Super Bowl perimeter
A current shelter at First Covenant Church is inside the Super Bowl security perimeter.
Politics
Rep. McCollum says she once fended off lawmaker with rolled-up newspaper
'What are you doing?' the Minnesota Democrat fended off unwelcome attention from a fellow member of Congress by swatting him with newspaper.
East Metro
Senate worker: Schoen 'crossed line' by sending explicit photo
Sen. Dan Schoen is facing renewed calls to resign after an employee of the state Senate reported that he sent her an unsolicited sexually explicit photograph.
Local
Minn. higher education leaders raise alarms about GOP tax plan
As tax overhaul speeds through Congress, campus leaders in Minnesota say it has big downsides for student debtors, research capacity, building projects.
Politics
Jeff Sessions: 'My story has never changed'
Attorney General Jeff Sessions strongly disputed allegations that he was not truthful in earlier testimony about Trump campaign contacts with Russian officials.
Politics
U.S. Supreme Court to consider Minnesota law barring political clothing at polls
Groups are challenging a state law about political apparel at polling places.
Politics
Lawyer for lobbyist warns Rep. Tony Cornish to preserve documents
A letter to the legislator from an accuser's lawyer suggests a lawsuit may be coming.
Politics
Energized DFL hopes Trump backlash sticks around for 2018
Suburban swing districts south and west of the Twin Cities are drawing some of the most intense national interest, and generating some of the most excitement among Democrats hoping to flip two prize Republican seats next year.
Business
GOP tax plan adds up to big savings for Minnesota corporations
Many would see steep cuts in rate, but it's unclear how they would spend cash.
Politics
Ex-intel chiefs say Trump intimidated by Putin
Two former senior intelligence officials Sunday offered an extraordinary critique of President Donald Trump's mode of dealing with foreign leaders, portraying him as cowed by Russia's Vladimir Putin and too susceptible to flattery by rivals likely trying to manipulate him.
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