Politics
Nikki Haley resigns as Trump's UN ambassador
President Donald Trump says the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, will be leaving administration 'at the end of the year'
West Metro
Candidate Mark Haase proposes cash bail reform in Hennepin County
Candidate for Hennepin County attorney calls current system biased.
Business
Trump orders start of process to allow E-15 fuel sales year-round
Rule change welcomed by farmers would allow E-15 fuel blend to be sold year-round.
Politics
Kavanaugh fight galvanizes both parties for midterms
The most acrimonious Supreme Court confirmation battle in modern times hardened the fault lines in U.S. politics.
McConnell says Senate 'not broken' after Kavanaugh fight
Picking up the pieces after a contentious nomination battle, the Senate's majority leader said Sunday that the chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the wrenching debate over sexual misconduct that has swirled around new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Local
From Dillinger to World War II: Retired Minnesota legislator has witnessed history
Bernie Lieder was the last WWII vet to serve in the Minnesota House.
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Demand in Minnesota for absentee ballot continues to climb
Other parts of the country are tracking similar surges.
Politics
GOP likes its chances after Brett Kavanaugh fight
Democratic pushback on Kavanaugh seems to have revved up GOP enthusiasm, which had been flagging.
Local
Paulsen, Phillips clash at second debate in congressional race
With less than a month before the election, the race is heating up.
West Metro
In Hennepin County sheriff's race, claims of a partisan divide
Sheriff Rich Stanek, looking for his fourth term, is running against Metro Transit police Sgt. Dave Hutchinson.
Kavanaugh confirmation all but sure after long, bitter fight
After weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests, a pair of wavering senators declared Friday they will back Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation, all but guaranteeing the deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation's highest court on Saturday.
East Metro
Politics
Amy Klobuchar blasts Kavanaugh legal record, says Ford allegations changing views of sexual assault
Republicans muster slim majority to move to final debate on Kavanaugh nomination; Minnesota Democrats oppose.
Business
Corn farmers begin pressing for tax break on land put aside as vegetation buffers
Farmers want their mandated conservation easements to be discounted from property taxes
Politics
Attorney for Keith Ellison asks judge to privately review divorce file
Ellison's attorney suggested that the judge privately review the file and unseal any records that refer to allegations of abuse.
Politics
Huge divide as Senate advances Kavanaugh nomination
The vote occurred amid smoldering resentment by partisans on both sides, on and off the Senate floor.
Politics
Trump calls on Rochester rally to turn Minnesota to red state
In a wide-ranging speech in front of a capacity crowd at Mayo Civic Center, President Donald Trump touted his achievement along with Minnesota GOP hopefuls. The rally also drew a large group of protesters.
Kavanaugh says he 'might have been too emotional' at hearing
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged Thursday he "might have been too emotional" when testifying about sexual misconduct allegations as he made a final bid to win over wavering GOP senators on the eve of a crucial vote to advance his confirmation.
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