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Minnesota schools facing 'crisis level' in special-ed funding
School administrators say the mandate's growing financial burden is threatening their ability to provide the same for all students.
St. Paul
Women's March draws 4,000 to State Capitol in St. Paul
Bundled-up marchers rallied for LGBT rights, immigration reform, violence prevention and more.
Politics
Minnesota's U.S. House newcomers join committees
A lawmaker's committee slots usually dictate their legislative focus.
Politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks shutdown in weekly Democratic address
Minnesota senator calls on Trump, McConnell to end shutdown; highlights Minnesota federal employee working without pay.
Local
Federal shutdown cancels nearly 1,000 immigration hearings in Minnesota
It's unclear when the canceled cases will be rescheduled.
Business
More banks, including Old National and Great Western, offer help to government workers
Two more in Minnesota join those cutting fees and offering low-cost loans.
Was there collusion? Trump lawyer walks back earlier remarks
Rudy Giuliani on Thursday walked back comments from the night before in which he maintained that he had "never said there was no collusion" between Russia and members of Trump's 2016 White House campaign.
Politics
Congress to investigate report that Trump ordered Cohen to lie
Democratic leaders reacted with fury and demanded an investigation late Thursday following a new report that President Trump personally directed his former attorney, Michael Cohen, to lie to Congress about the president's push for a lucrative condo project in Moscow in the lead-up to the 2016 election.
Local
Minn. legislative auditor subpoenas Public Safety over mishandled data
Jim Nobles took the action after public safety officials didn't turn over information on mishandled data.
Local
Morale low, anxiety high among federal prison workers in Minn.
Hundreds of Federal Bureau of Prisons employees missed their first paycheck Friday, and union leaders say the families are being forced to hastily cut costs.
Politics
Bid to get Minnesota federal election security money picks up early in session
An early victory this week in the House has Secretary of State Steve Simon optimistic that he will soon be able to access that money to update the state's voter registration system.
Politics
Minnesota lawmakers target special education paperwork, teacher burnout
Bills would streamline reporting, give teachers more time in classroom.
St. Paul
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Minnesota Women's March keeps eyes on future amid anti-Semitism controversy
Some former supporters will boycott the rally over remarks by national leaders.
Politics
Jan. 17: Rep. Ilhan Omar on Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'He is compromised'
The freshman House Democrat from Minnesota tweeted without evidence that Republican South Carolina senator is "compromised." She wrote: "They got to him." She later called her tweet "just an opinion."
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Despite the shutdown, TSA is hiring at MSP
Security officers are needed for busy spring break and summer travel seasons.
Business
Senate Republicans push for direct primary care
They proposed regulating managers who can affect prescription drug cost and access.
Local
Legislators welcome special animal guests during session
Members of the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division had a few special guests thanks to the Minnesota Zoo's Zoomobile.
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