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As Legislature convenes, Senate GOP unveils 5 top-priority bills
Disagreements with House Democrats quickly emerged.
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Field set for Minnesota's special Senate election to fill Tony Lourey's seat
Seat is expected to be hotly contested by both parties.
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Former MNsure leader Allison O'Toole named Second Harvest Heartland CEO
The food bank, among the nation's largest, is in the midst of major expansion.
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Conway clashes with reporter over Trump's facts
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway is touting President Donald Trump's right to do what is necessary to keep the country safe, just hours before his first Oval Office speech to the nation.
Russian lawyer who met Trump Jr. charged in unrelated case
The Russian lawyer who attended the Trump Tower meeting that is a focus of the special counsel's investigation into possible collusion was charged with obstructing an unrelated tax-fraud case, federal prosecutors in New York said Tuesday.
Can Trump declare national emergency to build wall? It's not clear
Here is a primer on whether Trump can use emergency powers to proceed with the project without explicit congressional permission.
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Walz emphasizes vision of 'One Minnesota' as he's sworn in
Gov. Tim Walz returned to the themes he pressed in his campaign, pledging to focus on improving education, health care and the state's infrastructure.
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Ellison launches into role as 'people's lawyer' of Minnesota
With one hand on a Qur'an, Keith Ellison ushered in a new era Monday for the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, promising to use his new role as "the People's Lawyer" as a vehicle that will take the office's reach to every corner of the state.
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Former Rep. Rukavina, who served Iron Range for more than quarter century, dead at 68
As a legislator and St. Louis County commissioner, he served with pride, humor.
Business
Affordable Care Act's fate worries many in Minn.
Breadth of 2010 health care law means many will be affected if it's struck down in the courts.
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Minnesota man arrested at Elizabeth Warren campaign event in Iowa
Randal J. Thom, 58, attempted to assault some in the crowd as Warren greeted people outside the venue in Storm Lake, Iowa, police said.
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Move to Attorney General's Office prompts rare point of transition for Keith Ellison
After 12 years in Congress, his life as attorney general means using law for change.
Business
What's a nervous investor to do in volatile market? Not much really
Squelch the urge to retreat amid wild stock market swings, financial advisers say.
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Divided Minn. Legislature gets ready for $50 billion question
Minnesota government is embarking on a new path when the only divided legislative branch in the country gavels into session on Tuesday.
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Meet the faces of Gov.-elect Tim Walz's administration
Walz filled out most of his Cabinet after an exhaustive process that included more than 500 applicants.
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Minnesota's new U.S. House members chase committee slots
New members usually don't get the plum spots.
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History suggests Minnesota Republicans can't count on an easy bounce back
History suggests presidential elections are both better for Minnesota Democrats and far less volatile than midterms.
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