Local
Lewis again grapples with fallout from old on-air remarks
CNN has aired reports about sexist comments he made as a talk-show host.
Politics
Where candidates for Minnesota governor stand on guns
While Republicans and DFLers clearly disagree on guns, candidates in the same party don't see eye to eye either.
Local
DFLers tout experience at heavily attended Fifth District forum
5th District hopefuls point out differences in debate.
Politics
Signs point to increased voter interest, turnout in Minnesota
A spike in absentee ballot requests and anecdotal evidence that more people are registering to vote suggest higher turnout in Minnesota's Aug. 14 primary and beyond, election officials say.
Trump ups sanctions pressure on Iran despite European dismay
The United States reimposed stiff economic sanctions on Iran Monday, ratcheting up pressure on the Islamic Republic despite statements of deep dismay from European allies, three months after President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the international accord limiting Iran's nuclear activities.
Local
Under Trump plan, Minnesota immigrants might avoid benefits
A legal immigrant could be denied a temporary visa or permanent residency through a green card if they use Medicaid, food stamps, low-income tax credits and other state and federal social service programs, local officials warn.
Business
China's new tariff targets could reverberate in Minnesota
In Minn., everything from pigs to Red Wing Shoes could be affected.
Local
First District race for Congress could turn on Trump tariffs
Fallout from Trump's hard-line trade policies is testing support for the president and defining the First District race to replace U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, a DFL candidate for governor.
Politics
In governor's race, GOP is pursuing a chance at full control
If Republicans hold the current legislative majorities, a conservative chief executive with an allied House and Senate could finally act on long-standing GOP vows to lower taxes and shrink government.
Politics
In governor's race, DFL Party is looking for the face of the future
The consequences for whoever wins Aug. 14 are huge: Whether Minnesota stays on a path set by eight years of a Democratic governor or joins neighboring states in choosing Republican rule.
Business
For Minnesota firms, tax cuts gave a boost to a robust spring, summer
Most of Minnesota's biggest companies have doubled, and in some cases more than tripled, their profit growth this year.
Local
Grower drops pine-to-potato expansion near Lake Itasca
R.D. Offutt, a major supplier for McDonald's French fries, said the state's decision to seek an environmental study seems to be targeted regulation that will force it to take its business out of state.
Politics
Primaries for Minnesota governor looking wide open
It's pointless to prognosticate because all scenarios seem possible.
Business
Minnesotans in Congress worked on new workforce law
President Donald Trump signed the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act last week.
Business
How does this trade war end? Business can't wait
Timetables that dictate industry actions are not as flexible as negotiating tactics, analysts say.
Politics
Ad wars heat up ahead of Minn. gubernatorial primary
Facing elimination in the Aug. 14 primary, the five major gubernatorial candidates have all aired TV ads this summer. Here's a look at their pitches.
Politics
Pawlenty, Johnson get personal in combative radio debate
GOP's Johnson, Pawlenty argued over credibility as true conservatives.
Politics
Aug. 3: Mpls. mayor, council members condemn Pawlenty mailer with officers
Mayor Jacob Frey cited several city policies the officers may have broken by appearing in the political ad in uniform.
Income was disguised to help Manafort, tax preparer says
One of Paul Manafort's tax preparers admitted Friday that she helped disguise $900,000 in foreign income as a loan in order to reduce the former Trump campaign chairman's tax burden.
Politics
Why so many candidates are running for office in Minnesota this year
This year's big races are drawing relatively high numbers of contenders compared to other recent elections.
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