Politics
Gov.-elect Tim Walz's transition advisory board meets for first time
Group preparing for transition is facing tight deadlines before Jan. 7.
Politics
Charges: SUV driver who hit gate at governor's residence wanted to speak with Dayton
Charges say suspect, age 59, cited medical problems, wanted to speak with Dayton.
Politics
Defeated Republican Rep. Mia Love delivers rebuke to Trump
The first and only black Republican woman in Congress delivered a sharp rebuke Monday to President Donald Trump and her party's relationship with African-Americans in her first remarks since her midterm defeat.
Politics
Ilhan Omar critic banned from Twitter
In August, Loomer was part of a group that accosted Omar and Michigan congressional candidate Rashida Tlaib at the event at the Holy Land Deli.
Business
Minnesota's newcomers to Congress diverge on key business issues
The rookies in Congress will face some enduring economic concerns.
Politics
Fresh from win, Klobuchar swept up in presidential speculation
It hasn't been a month since Election Day, but Democrats are starting to search for an opponent to President Donald Trump in two years.
Minneapolis
Northeast Minneapolis giant Walt Dziedzic dies at 85
Gregarious and blustery, he sought to serve the people as a soldier, police officer and elected official.
Politics
How Amy Klobuchar fared in Trump country
Much of the buzz surrounding Sen. Amy Klobuchar's presidential chances in 2020 stems from her performance in parts of Minnesota where other Democrats running for statewide office have struggled. Here is a look at how Klobuchar outperformed Gov.-elect Tim Walz and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith in precincts won by President Donald Trump in 2016.
Politics
Narrow loss in suburban Second District shows GOP's national headwinds
Exit polling in the Second District by St. Olaf political scientist Christopher Chapp and his students illustrates Republicans' 2018 problems.
Local
Brooks: Ilhan Omar and the long, strange history of congressional 'decorum'
Congress banned head covering during its 20th session, in 1837. More than 180 years later, that might come to an end.
St. Paul
St. Paul native makes an impact at Harvard Law School
Molly Coleman played a role in ending Brett Kavanaugh's role as teacher at law school.
Business
DFL election wins could mean pressure on state's renewable-energy goals
Minnesota has met many set 11 years ago, but other states have grown more aggressive.
Local
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Gov. Mark Dayton's education legacy: a new focus on early learning
Investment in all-day kindergarten, free pre-K shifted focus in state.
Business
Minnesota dairy farmers: Farm aid package not enough
Government payments cover a small fraction of dairy losses due to trade wars, farmers say.
Business
Senators want to stop 'Grinch bots' that scoop up toys online
New legislation seeks to block third-party systems from gaming the online sales systems of major retailers to buy out inventory and then resell it.
Politics
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Emmer takes lead role in rebuilding effort by U.S. House Republicans
Sixth District congressman has ascended rapidly in national politics since 2015.
Trump's call to troops rails against court, migrants
President Donald Trump used a Thanksgiving Day call to troops deployed overseas to pat himself on the back and air grievances.
Politics
Trump calls troops on Thanksgiving, talks politics
President Donald Trump's call to U.S. troops overseas turned political when he began discussing the migrant caravan in Mexico, security on the U.S. southern border and unfavorable court decisions by judges in the Ninth Circuit.
Trump demands judicial 'common sense,' shrugs off Roberts
Incensed by a ruling against his migrant asylum policy, President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded "some common sense" from America's judges and directed his ire at a liberal-leaning appeals court. He professed respect for Chief Justice John Roberts, with whom he is engaged in a startling public dispute over the independence of the judiciary, yet shrugged off the Republican appointee as someone who "can say what he wants."
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