Local
Dayton checks out of Mayo, back at St. Paul residence
"Back in time for Thanksgiving," the governor said as he greeted a small group of reporters outside the Summit Avenue residence in St. Paul.
West Metro
Hennepin County Sheriff-elect Dave Hutchinson names transition team
Outgoing Sheriff Rich Stanek decided against a recount this week.
East Metro
Maplewood election tie broken by coin flip, heads to recount
City Council incumbent Marylee Abrams and challenger Nikki Villavicencio found themselves each with 5,755 votes.
Politics
Minnesota House Democrats announce new committees and their leaders
It's a first step in setting the party's agenda in the session that starts in January.
West Metro
Hennepin County Sheriff Stanek decides against a recount
Dave Hutchinson, who will take office Jan. 8, said he would announce his transition team Wednesday morning.
Politics
Dayton plans to leave Mayo after monthlong hospitalization
Lung damage after surgeries has kept the governor hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester longer than anticipated.
Stage & Arts
Anti-pipeline protesters cut short public policy theater performance
Theater of Public Policy hosted two public utilities commissioners but had to cancel event because of hecklers.
Trump says no penalty for Saudi prince for Khashoggi murder
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday he would not further punish Saudi Arabia for the murder of U.S.-based columnist Jamal Khashoggi — making clear in an exclamation-filled statement that the benefits of good relations with the kingdom outweigh the possibility its crown prince ordered the killing.
Local
Feds: Minnesota now in compliance with Real ID
The confirmation caps years of political wrangling over the new driver's licenses.
Local
Dayton task force finds many ways to give bees a chance, but splits on insecticide use
The members, appointed by the governor, found common ground over better habitat, education, but split over how to reduce pollinators' exposure to neonicotinoids.
Politics
Two months, 22 commissioners: Countdown for Walz's transition
Walz will be sworn in Jan. 7 in a transition that will be unique in Minnesota's history: Since the formation of the DFL Party in 1944, a DFL candidate has never won an election following another DFL governor.
In threat to Pelosi, 16 Dems say they'll back new leadership
Sixteen Democrats who've opposed Nancy Pelosi's quest to become speaker released a letter Monday saying they will vote for "new leadership" when the House picks its leaders in January, underscoring a significant threat to her effort to lead her party's House majority in the next Congress.
Nation
Protesters disrupt regulatory hearing on Enbridge pipeline
Minnesota regulators reaffirmed their support Monday for Enbridge Energy's proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota, while dozens of protesters walked out of the overflow hearing to make a point about climate change.
Minneapolis
$15 minimum wage fight sets sights on all of Minnesota
After success in St. Paul and Minneapolis, battle expands to rest of state.
Politics
Looking ahead to 2020, will Minn. be a tossup state?
Despite DFL sweep, parties expecting another pitched battle in Minnesota.
Local
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Minnesota business community reckons with GOP losses, empowered Democrats in St. Paul
Initiatives opposed by many in business community are within reach for state DFLers.
Politics
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Recount likely for Bemidji House seat
While candidates for Minnesota's 133 other state House seats have election results, in House District 5A the tension has not let up.
Business
Medical device-tax opponents see window for repeal in lame-duck session
Supporters of permanent repeal hope for bipartisan action during lame-duck session of Congress.
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