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Klobuchar: More must be done to stop abuse in senior homes
The federal agency that regulates nursing homes must take more aggressive steps to prevent and respond to violent crimes and other forms of abuse in senior care facilities, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Tuesday. In her letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, she cited a five-day, Star Tribune special report.
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State outsources drivers licensing system upgrade work for $26M
Following the bumpy rollout of a new vehicle licensing system, the state of Minnesota is hiring a private firm for similar upgrades to its drivers licensing operations.
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Fierce race takes shape for open state Senate seat
GOP and DFL highly motivated to claim Sen. Dan Schoen's spot.
GOP shoves tax overhaul ahead; shutdown still a threat
Republicans held together and shoved their signature tax overhaul a crucial step ahead Tuesday as wavering GOP senators showed a growing openness. But its fate remained uncertain, and a planned White House summit aimed at averting a government shutdown was derailed when President Donald Trump savaged top Democrats and declared on Twitter, "I don't see a deal!"
Woodbury mayor files to run for governor as Republican
The mayor of Woodbury has filed to run for Minnesota governor in 2018.
Trump straddle: Won't stump for Moore, yet blasts Dem foe
Playing all sides in the Alabama Senate race, President Donald Trump made it known Monday he won't set foot in the state on behalf of embattled Republican Roy Moore, even as he intensified his insistence that voters must never elect Moore's Democratic foe.
Who's in charge? 2 fight for control of US consumer watchdog
Through emails, tweets and doughnuts, the two dueling acting directors battled Monday for control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, nation's top financial watchdog agency.
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Nov. 27: Back at work, Sen. Al Franken repeats public apology
The Minnesota Democrat continues his apology tour, then turns to legislation.
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Sen. Franken says he can still be effective as crucial bills await
Ending an 8-day silence, the senator says he's ashamed by the accusations of groping, but ready to get back to work today.
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Franken: 'I've let a lot of people down'
VIDEO: Sen. Al Franken spoke to the media on Capitol Hill Monday in response to accusations that he groped two women.
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Luring corporate money from tax havens is big unknown for reform plan
Anyone looking at tax reform now knows that Republican majorities in the House and Senate plan to spark economic growth by cutting the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35 to 20 percent. What they may not grasp is how much this strategy depends on coaxing corporations to change course on tax havens.
Golf
Trump golfs with the sport's best in Florida
"We had a lot of fun," wrote Brad Faxon, one of four stars to join the president.
Politics
In final year, Dayton ready to move on from fight with GOP
He says he'll lift budget veto and rebuild relationship with Republican legislators.
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Minnesota employers of skilled immigrant workers say Trump aims to shame, not reform
Critics say Trump administration is shaming employers, not reforming immigration system.
St. Paul
Mexican Consulate responds to new immigration climate
Mexico launches $50 million program to help its citizens in Minnesota and elsewhere.
Politics
Special elections, governor's race, Franken's big problem
Gov. Mark Dayton is indicating he will call two special elections before the Legislature convenes Feb. 20.
Politics
What's next move at Capitol after 2 lawmakers step down?
Legislators consider ways to put a stop to harassment.
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