Minneapolis
Peterson's opponent looks for opening in Trump-backing district
In the Seventh, longtime Democrat is facing a challenge from the right.
Politics
Walz, Johnson diverge on how to pay for opioid fight
But both promised partnerships with county government leaders.
Trump turns back to Maria, falsely says Dems inflated toll
As Hurricane Florence bore down on the U.S. on Thursday, President Donald Trump angrily churned up the devastating storm of a year earlier, disputing the official death count from Hurricane Maria and falsely accusing Democrats of inflating the Puerto Rican toll to make him "look as bad as possible."
Politics
Mpls. city leaders unveil plan to relocate homeless encampment
Minneapolis city leaders want to relocate hundreds of people living at a large and growing homeless encampment in south Minneapolis to one or more provisional shelters with medical and social services by early October.
Local
Swarm of political ads arrives in Minn., reflecting state's battleground status
Minnesota's airwaves will be increasingly filled with political appeals and attacks.
Business
Gov. Mark Dayton meets with new owners of former Essar Steel site in Nashwauk
New owners of controversial project are set to discuss construction plans.
Calling teen vaping 'epidemic,' officials weigh flavor ban
U.S. health officials are sounding the alarm about teenage use of e-cigarettes, calling the problem an "epidemic" and ordering manufacturers to reverse the trend or risk having their flavored vaping products pulled from the market.
Politics
Death heightens concerns about medical care at Minneapolis homeless encampment
Alissa Skipintheday's sudden death highlights urgent needs at the swelling encampment, Indian leaders said.
Business
EPA looks at easing rules on methane, a major contributor to climate change
Curbing gas leaks seen as key to cutting emissions.
Business
State regulators postpone Enbridge oil pipeline meetings after protests erupt
PUC was set to vote on whether Enbridge had met conditions imposed in June.
Local
Ad campaign thrusts health care into governor's race
The GOP gubernatorial candidate fired back, calling the ads "blatant lies."
South Metro
GOP Secretary of State candidate, his manager hurt in parade-float crash
John Howe was injured Sunday along with Tim Droogsma, his campaign manager.
Security adviser Bolton: International court 'dead' to U.S.
Shortly after the State Department announcement about closing the Palestinian Liberation Organization office, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, launched a broadside against The Hague-based International Criminal Court, declaring the ICC "already dead" to the U.S.
Local
Business of mining set to return near the Boundary Waters area
The federal government's sudden decision to reopen mineral exploration just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was a resounding defeat for wilderness advocates. But for the mining industry, it means back to business as usual.
Business
Trade war's pain has Minnesota farmers weighing U.S. help
The escalating trade war is imposing new burdens on Minnesota's vast and economically important agricultural sector.
Politics
Will D.C. Republicans come to Karin Housley's aid?
Housley remains unknown to many Minnesotans and will have to distinguish herself from generic Republicans.
Local
Minnesota sees surge in new voter registrations ahead of competitive November midterm elections
The spike comes after the state in August saw the highest primary turnout since 1994.
Politics
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Keith Ellison faces and navigates controversy, again
DFL candidate for Minnesota attorney general has seen – and survived – his share of political hurdles.
Local
Trump tweets 'Total Endorsement!' for Collin Peterson challenger Dave Hughes
The president declared his support for the GOP Seventh District challenger Saturday morning.
Nation
#NotInvisible: Why are Native American women vanishing?
The searchers rummage through the abandoned trailer, flipping over a battered couch, unfurling a stained sheet, looking for clues. It's blistering hot and a grizzly bear lurking in the brush unleashes a menacing growl. But they can't stop.
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