Politics
Union leaders say Keith Ellison will stand up for workers as Minnesota attorney general
They criticized opponent Doug Wardlow for his support of right-to-work.
Politics
Southern Minnesota race, crucial to control of Congress, heats up
Contest between Dan Feehan and Jim Hagedorn is considered a toss-up.
Business
Incentive approved for residential customers who choose solar gardens for energy
State regulators allowed the incentive because of a change in formula for an existing solar credit.
Politics
Gov. Mark Dayton to undergo third back surgery
Dayton heading to Mayo Clinic for another spinal procedure, similar to two previous surgeries meant to decrease leg pain and improve balance.
Local
Minnesota National Guard helps with hurricane relief efforts in Florida
Six soldiers and a helicopter will head to Florida as it recovers from the Category 4 hurricane.
Politics
Trump, Kanye meet in Oval Office spectacle
President Donald Trump says he's "open-minded" about stop-and-frisk policing. He made the comment as he met with rapper and producer Kanye West at the White House.
Local
Wardlow takes aim at Ellison, domestic abuse allegation in new TV ad
"If I can be perfectly candid, it's really the press that wants to talk about that," Ellison told reporters at a labor roundtable in Rochester.
Minneapolis
Bill to rename U.S. courthouse in Minneapolis after late Judge Diana Murphy awaits president's signature
The bipartisan effort to honor the late jurist has cleared both houses of Congress.
Politics
Health care becomes flashpoint in Minnesota governor's race
With Affordable Care Act still jarring U.S. politics, access to health care and how to pay for it a major issue dividing Tim Walz, Jeff Johnson.
Local
Florida charity accused of deceiving donors supporting police families
American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens raised $425,000 from Minnesotans from 2011 to 2017, according to the lawsuit by the Minnesota attorney general.
Local
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Rep. Jason Lewis' move to retool Met Council fails in Washington
But U.S. officials will again review agency's standing.
Politics
Minnesota parents claim racial bias in child protection system as federal case begins
Parents, advocates claim racial bias in child protection system.
Politics
GOP icons inspire Jeff Johnson's quest for Minnesota governor
Jeff Johnson has locked in core GOP support, running to the right of Tim Pawlenty in the GOP primary and embracing President Trump. However, Johnson says he worked collaboratively with Democrats during his time in the Minnesota House. "To accomplish things you have to have relationships," he said.
Local
Family court referee wants to decide on access to Keith Ellison divorce files by Friday
Star Tribune, Alpha News seeking to unseal records of 2012 divorce.
Local
Water use is targeted in state sustainability report
Update on sustainability finds progress in cutting emissions and waste.
Local
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GOP lawmaker makes new complaint against Rep. Ilhan Omar
Republican lawmaker now says Omar used campaign money for travel to Estonia, Boston.
South Metro
Rosemount educator resigns after 'kill Kavanaugh' tweet
The staff member's resignation followed a school investigation.
U.N. envoy Nikki Haley to leave in latest Trump shake-up
The move raises fresh questions about the Trump team and about the outspoken diplomat's own political ambitions.
Politics
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Every Tuesday from now until Election Day, the Star Tribune will be providing resources to help you be a better, more informed voter — all in just few minutes each week.
South Metro
Rosemount educator on leave after tweeting 'kill Kavanaugh?'
The FBI in Minneapolis confirmed it is aware of tweet, which has since been deleted.
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