December 1, 2017
Jimmy Kimmel describes his Twitter war with Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore.

Jimmy Kimmel, Senate candidate Roy Moore feud on Twitter

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel stepped up his feud with U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, saying he's open to fighting the Republican in his home state of Alabama.
Minneapolis
December 1, 2017

Chamber of Commerce asks judge to block $15 minimum wage in Mpls.

The $15 an hour minimum wage will start being phased in on Jan. 1, with large employers required to start paying employees $10 an hour.
Politics
December 1, 2017

How House, Senate tax bills compare

Politics
December 1, 2017

Key dates in Flynn's contacts with the Russians

Politics
December 1, 2017
Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn arrives at federal court in Washington, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Flynn is to plead guilty Friday to

Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI

VIDEO: Court documents show that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn will admit to lying about his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the United States.
December 1, 2017
ADDS ID: In this Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, image made from a video provided by Vice News Tonight, Christopher Cantwell attends a white nationalist rally

Report: Officer safety put ahead of public safety at rally

Law enforcement failed to adequately plan for or respond to a violent white nationalist rally this summer in Virginia, leading to "deep distrust of government" in the Charlottesville community, an independent review released Friday found.
Politics
December 1, 2017

Read the statement of offense for Michael Flynn

Politics
December 1, 2017

Read Michael Flynn's plea agreement

Politics
December 1, 2017
Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn arrives at federal court in Washington, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Flynn is to plead guilty Friday to

Ex-National Security Adviser Flynn arrives at court

Former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn has arrived at a Washington, D.C., court where he is expected to plead guilty Friday to making false statements to the FBI.
Politics
December 1, 2017
GOP, Democratic senators spar over tax plan

GOP, Democratic senators spar over tax plan

Republican and Democratic Senators sparred over the GOP-backed tax reform plan on Thursday night. Republicans are reworking parts of the plan and are considering limiting some tax cuts to keep a handle on the budget deficit.
Nation
December 1, 2017
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) arrived on Wednesday before a confirmation hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for Alex Az

Senate Ethics Committee has opened inquiry into Al Franken

Also, a new accuser, an Army veteran, told CNN that a 2003 encounter came while posing for a photo with Franken, who was on a USO tour.
November 30, 2017
FILE-- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in the Cab

White House plan would replace Secretary of State Tillerson with CIA chief

It was not immediately clear whether President Trump has given final approval to the plan.
Local
November 30, 2017
Gov. Mark Dayton

Gov. Dayton calls for new elder-abuse work group

He'll appoint AARP officials to lead reform efforts ahead of 2018 Legislature.
Minneapolis
November 30, 2017
The renovated City Hall/Hennepin County Courthouse clock in Minneapolis. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - April 24, 2017, Minneapo

Pay scales rise for top Minneapolis officials

State grants waivers exempting positions from pay caps tied to governor's salary.
Movies
November 30, 2017
The defaced billboard near a major freeway is an ad for "The Greatest Showman." It was modified with the Franken image by Sabo and Unsavoryagents (www

Guerrilla artist skewers Sen. Franken on Los Angeles billboard

The conservative prankster changed up the Hollywood movie billboard near a Los Angeles freeway.
November 30, 2017
President Donald Trump did not offer any explanation for why he retweeted the videos.

Trump stokes anti-Muslim sentiment; censured in U.S., abroad

Stoking the same anti-Islam sentiments he fanned on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump on Wednesday retweeted a string of inflammatory videos from a fringe British political group purporting to show violence being committed by Muslims.
East Metro
November 29, 2017
Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens

Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens announces run for governor

A newcomer to state politics, Giuliani Stephens pitches experience as mayor of fast-growing suburb.
Business
November 29, 2017
PolyMet Mine in Hoyt Lakes, Minn. has been mired in a permitting battle for over eight years and the issue has become politicized in the state and par

Controversial measures to clear way for more Minn. mining sparks debate in U.S. House

Minnesota congressmen say mining measures not threat to Boundary Waters.
Music
November 29, 2017
A new album: "Originals" — a collection of Prince's original versions of songs that he wrote for other artists — is being announced Thursday.

Minnesota Supreme Court rejects two Prince heirs

Chief Justice Lorie Gildea issued an order Tuesday denying the petitions of Darcell Gresham Johnston and Venita Jackson Leverette.
Politics
November 29, 2017

These 8 senators will decide tax reform. Here's what they are concerned about

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