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Hit by scandal, Franken faces questions about ability to do job
A once-bright political career now hangs in the balance.
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Plan would open MinnesotaCare to more individuals
MinnesotaCare now covers about 100,000 Minnesotans, and the governor's office estimates that number would double if it were opened up to people of all income levels.
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Dismay, support, confusion follow Franken apology for behavior
As some former allies call for a resignation, the woman who reported that Sen. Al Franken kissed and groped at her without permission in 2006 said he has sent her a personal apology.
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Minn.-bred turkeys head to D.C. for a Thanksgiving pardon from President Trump
The nation's top turkey state is taking center stage ahead of Thanksgiving with high-profile events.
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Business
Commerce Commissioner Rothman resigns to run for attorney general
Dayton appointed Jessica Looman, deputy labor commissioner, to take over.
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India to review stent pricing caps that drew device-maker protest
Critics say cheaper stents have not added up to savings for patients.
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Rally at Minnesota Capitol calls out sexual harassment
In speeches, several women who serve at the Capitol who said they are frustrated by harassment and discrimination regularly encountered there.
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Wife: Alabama candidate Roy Moore 'Won't step down'
Wife of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore says he won't step down in the face of sexual misconduct allegations.
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Franken apologizes to accuser; President Trump weighs in
Leeann Tweeden said Franken kissed and groped her without her consent during a USO tour in 2006. Sen. Klobuchar has called for an ethics investigation of Franken.
Local
Voter turnout bounces back in Mpls., St. Paul. Did ranked-choice play role?
This year's increases have broken the free fall in Twin Cities voter turnout in municipal elections, which crashed about 20 points between 1993 and 2009.
Politics
Rep. Ellison on Franken: It's painful
Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota he's sadden by the accusations of sexual misconduct against Senator Al Franken. Los Angeles radio anchor Leeann Tweeden accused Franken of forcibly kissing her during a 2006 USO tour.
Local
Gov. Dayton's line-item veto of Legislature's budget upheld
The decision hands Gov. Dayton a legal victory as he seeks to rework costly tax breaks and other measures he signed into law this spring as part of a new state budget.
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Stalled nomination of Minnesota's Stras for Appeals Court will proceed
Justice David Stras will get a confirmation hearing Nov. 29, despite objections by Minnesota's Al Franken.
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