Pentagon to allow transgender people to enlist in military
Transgender recruits will be allowed to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, the Pentagon said Monday, as President Donald Trump's ordered ban suffered more legal setbacks.
Politics
Changes to sexual harassment policy proposed in Minnesota House
The speedy investigative process, proposed by Republicans and DFLers, would allow confidentiality for accusers.
Local
Ex-Gov. Carlson says Franken should stay in Senate, for now
Former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson said he is "deeply troubled by the resignation of Al Franken and the complete absence of anything resembling due process."
Politics
Third DFLer joins race for Minnesota state auditor
So far, no Republicans have signed up to run for Rebecca Otto's seat.
Local
Minn. medtech industry voices frustration with tax reform
As the U.S. Senate and House resolve different plans to cut taxes for American corporations and businesses, the repeal of the medical device tax is missing from the discussion.
Politics
President Trump records robocall for Roy Moore
Alabama voters are getting a recorded phone call of President Donald Trump saying he needs Republican Roy Moore in the U.S. Senate. The recording includes Trump saying progress on his agenda will be "stopped cold" Democrat Doug Jones is elected.
Local
U conservatives say: Bring on the protests at our gatherings
So far, Minnesota has largely escaped the kind of violence that has erupted elsewhere over campus visits by right-wing pundits and provocateurs. Yet in many ways, college campuses are turning more hostile than ever to conservative views, said Madison Faupel, president of Minnesota College Republicans.
Books
Joe Biden promotes book in Minneapolis about son's death
The former vice president took a few jabs at the current Russia-related investigation into the Trump administration.
Local
Pesticide's reprieve met with relief from farmers, but fear on health front
Minnesota farmers depend on chlorpyrifos, but dozens of studies say it harms kids.
Politics
2018 race for Franken seat attracts interest, sets up shift
The senator's exit doubles the national stakes for the 2018 election in Minnesota.
Local
Tevlin: Sexual harassment purge turns 'Giant of Senate' Al Franken into a ghost
The Giant of the Senate, as Franken jokingly referred to himself in his latest book, is now the Ghost of the Senate.
Business
Minnesota's initial pitch for new Amazon HQ has little financial help
The state's existing programs have little to offer Amazon, but officials said the Legislature could come up with more.
Local
Dayton not ready to talk about Franken seat; Smith mulls run
Minnesota's DFL governor said Friday that he'll name a replacement for Sen. Al Franken "in a couple days," but he wouldn't say who it might be.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis DFL state Reps. Clark and Allen will not seek re-election
Their districts cover parts of south Minneapolis.
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