Nation
Bush mourned as statesman, man of uncommon decency
Former President George H.W. Bush is returning to Washington as a revered political statesman, hailed by leaders across the political spectrum and around the world as a man not only of greatness but also of kindness.
Politics
Labor ascendant at the Capitol
Fortunes have changed with the Democrats' sweeping electoral gains, which came with an assist in dollars and volunteers from labor.
Politics
Minnesota House Republican leaders prepare for minority role
Rep. Anne Neu of North Branch is the new deputy Republican leader.
Politics
Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94
George H.W. Bush, a patrician New Englander whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted in the throes of a weak economy, died Friday.
Local
Minnesota issues long-delayed pollution permit for Minntac tailings basin
State says it will protect nearby lakes and streams, but environmentalists call the permit inadequate.
Politics
Tariff tensions shadow US, Canada, Mexico trade pact signing
President Donald Trump signed a revised North American trade pact with the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Friday, declaring the deal a major victory for workers. But tensions over tariffs, looming GM layoffs and questions about the pact's prospects in Congress clouded the celebratory moment.
Inspired
From city halls to State Capitol, Minnesota youths lead the charge on climate
Across Minnesota, students are springing into action to combat climate change — and pushing their local governments to do the same.
Politics
What Cohen's plea deal means for Trump, his business and Mueller
The special counsel has for the first time publicly connected Donald Trump's presidential campaign and business to the Russian government.
Politics
Trump: Cohen a 'weak person' who is lying
President Trump called Michael Cohen a "weak person" who is lying to get a lighter sentence..
Politics
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
Flanked by his lawyers, Michael Cohen admitted making false statements about the project in 2017 to Senate and House intelligence committees.
Politics
New Minnesota legislators get crash course in Capitol, its ways
Incoming legislators get lessons in history, decorum and how to get things done.
East Metro
Maplewood recount breaks tie in favor of City Council incumbent
The tied race, which was set to be decided by a coin flip, was broken after election judges found Marylee Abrams five votes ahead.
Senate defies Trump, showing anger with Saudis for Khashoggi
Defying President Donald Trump, senators sent a strong signal Wednesday that they want to punish Saudi Arabia for its role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. By a bipartisan 63-37 vote, the Senate opted to move forward with legislation calling for an end to U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Local
Minn. task force sees 'systemic' shortcomings with rape cases
State task force appointed by Attorney General Lori Swanson points to action required by Legislature, judiciary, law enforcement, prosecutors and public.
US waived FBI checks on staff at growing teen migrant camp
The Trump administration has put the safety of thousands of teens at a migrant detention camp at risk by waiving FBI fingerprint checks for their caregivers and short-staffing mental health workers, according to an Associated Press investigation and a new federal watchdog report.
World
Trump says he may cancel Putin meeting, White House warns Xi
President Donald Trump cast into doubt a key component of his upcoming trip to an international summit in Argentina as he suggested Tuesday he may cancel his planned sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Russia's seizure of three Ukrainian naval ships last weekend.
Politics
Minnesota remains top in the nation for voter participation
It's the second straight election that the state has earned the honor.
Politics
First Step Act draws mixed reviews among Minnesota justice observers
Some advocates say "it's a step in the right direction."
Politics
Trump: 'I don't believe' government climate report
President Donald Trump is rejecting a central conclusion of a dire report on the economic costs of climate change released Friday by his own administration.
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Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
