Politics
Congressional Black Caucus may be on collision course with Trump
Caucus members are set to lead at least five committees and more than a dozen subcommittees.
Politics
Rep. Jason Lewis blames the late Sen. John McCain for GOP election losses
The daughter of the senator, who died Aug. 25, called comments "abhorrent."
National
Minnesota is sending big freshman class to Congress
Minnesota's five new representatives are replacing members with 42 years of accumulated seniority and several influential committee assignments. "The more seniority you have, the bigger difference you're able to make," said retiring Rep. Rick Nolan.
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Jeff Johnson to retire from politics at the end of term
His term as Hennepin County commissioner ends in 2020.
Politics
How Minnesota's battleground districts shifted in the 2018 midterm
Minnesota's urban/rural political divide deepened in this year's midterm election.
Rep. Jason Lewis blames the late Sen. John McCain for GOP election losses
A recently defeated Republican congressman from Minnesota is blaming the Democratic House takeover on the late Sen. John McCain's vote against repealing the Affordable Care Act.
Local
Walz is 'done with the drama,' brings his vast agenda to Capitol
Gov.-elect Tim Walz's success hinges on whether the vigorous approach and penchant for pragmatism he brought to the campaign trail can win over the Republican lawmakers whose votes he needs.
East Metro
Minnesota officers feel like 'outcasts' as prisoner attacks surge
Two deaths have put a spotlight on a dangerous job
Business
New short-term loan product at U.S. Bank draws scrutiny
The loans are seen as less costly than payday options, but still carry a hefty interest rate.
Local
Hennepin County sheriff alludes to transition in letter to staff, doesn't concede race
Stanek has yet to concede publicly or privately.
Local
From Richfield to Anoka, women of color made history in this year's election
Newly elected leaders bring diverse voices, backgrounds and experience to local offices.
Thin ice for new acting AG? Trump says 'I don't know' him
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell predicted a permanent replacement could be named soon for Matthew Whitaker, who is now overseeing the Trump-Russia probe.
Politics
Republicans puzzle over how to break Minn. losing streak
Central to the state GOP's effort will be fielding candidates who can appeal to both its rural base while winning back the suburban voters who propelled DFL gains in this week's midterm election.
Politics
Kurt Daudt will continue to lead Minnesota House Republicans
Daudt raises concerns over potential MinnesotaCare expansion and gas tax.
Florida and Georgia voters still wonder who won key races
Razor-thin and shrinking leads in the vote tallies have unleashed hordes of lawyers, talk of recounts and runoffs, and the kind of bickering over ballots that brought back memories of the 2000 presidential contest.
Michelle Obama reveals in memoir she had miscarriage, used IVF to conceive daughters
Michelle Obama says she felt alone after a miscarriage 20 years ago and she and Barack Obama underwent fertility treatments to conceive their two daughters, according to her upcoming memoir.
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