Politics
Swanson hits back at ex-aide who says she politicized office
In a remarkable sequence of events days before the DFL primary for governor, Swanson released the criminal record of a critical former aide via emails from the attorney general's office. And the ex-staffer sought a restraining order against her.
Business
Contractors see tariff-fueled steel prices rise but aren't panicking
But the recently imposed tariffs on critical components of most office and industrial buildings have left construction companies guessing.
Politics
DFL candidates debate for the last time before primary day
They spar over immigration, gun laws, negative ad.
Business
4 tribes appeal Enbridge approval to Minnesota appeals court
A total of six tribes are challenging PUC approval of the controversial pipeline in northern Minnesota.
Politics
Candidates for Minn. governor divided by visions for education
Republicans emphasized school choice. DFLers say funding must match inflation.
Minneapolis
Mpls. police union head defends Pawlenty mailer from council criticisms
Lt. Bob Kroll, the head of the city's police union, disputes the idea that he broke any city policies with the promotional literature for Tim Pawlenty's campaign for governor.
Politics
At Farmfest, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and her Republican challenger, state Rep. Jim Newberger, make pitch to rural voters
It was the two candidates' first appearance together.
Business
Business
Xcel tax cut will mean refunds for ratepayers, state regulators decide
Xcel said it expects the refunds, to be one-time credits on customers' bills, will be made by year's end.
Minneapolis
Hennepin Co. investigates voting violation in 12 Mpls. absentee ballots
Election staffers witnessed the incident and worked with the city to track down 12 absentee ballots involved, an official said.
Meet the newest US citizens: Melania Trump's parents
First lady Melania Trump's parents were sworn in as U.S. citizens on Thursday, completing a legal path to citizenship that their son-in-law has suggested eliminating.
Business
Candidates for Minn. governor court rural votes at Farmfest
The forum was the only joint appearance for the five major hopefuls ahead of next week's primary election.
Nation
Trump lawyers seek to narrow scope of possible Mueller interview
Last week, the special counsel proposed a slightly altered format to the expansive interview he wants to conduct with the president.
Business
Among Minnesota farmers, support for Trump is bent, not broken
Some in the agricultural economy still give him the benefit of the doubt. But so far, Trump's tactics have only hurt farmers, and patience is running thin.
Politics
Minnesota clears giant backlog of elder abuse complaints
State reviewed and closed more than 3,000 unresolved cases alleging maltreatment in senior facilities.
Local
Environmental groups file appeal over controversial northern Minnesota oil pipeline
Honor the Earth says the environmental assessment process was "arbitrary and capricious."
Gates, star witness against Manafort, concludes testimony
Paul Manafort's protégé wrapped up his testimony Wednesday after implicating the former Trump campaign chairman and himself in financial crimes while also enduring stinging attacks on his character and credibility.
Minneapolis
Arvonne Fraser, who blazed her own trail as women's rights advocate, dies at 92
The onetime first lady of Minneapolis championed causes for women around the globe and showed political savvy as husband's campaign partner.
Business
Sen. Tina Smith, 4 challengers woo farmers at Farmfest
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and her four opponents took the stage together for the first time, voicing support for farmers struggling with reduced commodities prices and a trade war.
Manafort lawyer: 'So many lies' Gates can't keep up
In blistering and aggressive questioning aimed at undermining the credibility of the government's star witness, a defense lawyer accused the protege of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort of being immersed in "so many lies" he can't remember them all and demanded to know how a jury could possibly trust him.
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