Politics
Analysis: Trump's lawyer appears in court
A legal fight over what should happen to records the FBI seized from President Donald Trump's personal attorney took a surprise twist Monday when the lawyer, Michael Cohen, was forced to reveal a secret — that he had also done legal work for Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Local
Battle over local control is about-face for GOP legislators
As progressives turn to cities for action on divisive issues, GOP legislators have introduced more than 50 bills to block the local rules.
Politics
One-time bankrupt developer Jerry Trooien running for U.S. Senate
Jerry Trooien files as an independent to challenge Democrat Tina Smith.
Politics
Young woman with disabilities raped at a group home in Little Canada
Police say male caregiver admitted to the assault.
Local
DFL confronts scrambled race to defend Nolan seat in northeastern Minnesota
None won endorsement; most say they'll pursue individual primary bids.
GAO says EPA violated spending law on Pruitt's privacy booth
An internal government watchdog says the Environmental Protection Agency violated federal spending laws when purchasing a $43,000 soundproof privacy booth for Administrator Scott Pruitt to make private phone calls in his office.
Politics
Stormy Daniels arrives at NY courthouse
Porn actress Stormy Daniels and her lawyer arrived at court in New York on Monday where a U.S. judge is hearing arguments about President Donald Trump's extraordinary request that he be allowed to review records seized from his personal lawyer's office as part of a criminal investigation before they are examined by prosecutors.
Business
Millions in Minnesota sales tax on the line as Supreme Court hears case
Minnesotans who've avoided paying state sales taxes on online and other kinds of remote purchases could soon see those taxes added to their bills, depending on how the U.S. Supreme Court rules in a widely watched case that will be argued this week.
Politics
Pension bill in limbo as legislative session progresses
House Republicans said they expect to pass bill.
Politics
Trump businesses made millions off Republican groups
Branded hotels, water, airplanes, wine benefited.
Local
Federal program could pump private money into poor neighborhoods
But much remains unknown about the federal government's latest attempt to revitalize the country's poorest neighborhoods.
Politics
Angie Craig, Dean Phillips get DFL endorsements in U.S. House races
In the Eighth District, a candidate was not able to emerge from the pack vying for party nod for Rep. Rick Nolan's seat.
Local
State training academy proposed for overwhelmed child abuse workers
It would correct what many child welfare advocates see as a long-standing gap in Minnesota's decentralized system for protecting vulnerable children.
Business
Pawlenty's work for banks thrilled Wall Street, angered consumer advocates
In running again for governor, the Republican faces scrutiny of his tenure at Financial Services Roundtable, which fought aggressively against regulations.
Politics
As voters face barrage of TV ads, Minnesota candidates will struggle to break out
Get ready to be inundated with TV ads this autumn, thanks to the Minnesota races.
Politics
Firing of Rod Rosenstein would present many other issues
Putting someone else in charge of Robert's Mueller probe — may not be quite as easy as it sounds.
Nation
Sources say Robert Mueller can prove Michael Cohen lied about key trip to Prague
Prague trip key to inquiry on Russia, sources say.
Local
University of Minnesota's $34,000 probe of regent found no wrongdoing
Darrin Rosha, on the board since 2015, expressed frustration that a vague, anonymous accusation could set off such an aggressive investigation.
Trump pardons Scooter Libby, says he was 'treated unfairly'
President Donald Trump issued a pardon Friday to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, suggesting the former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney had been "treated unfairly" by a special counsel. The pardon comes at a moment when the president faces an escalating special counsel investigation of his own.
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