Politics
Impasse at Minnesota Capitol on taxes, guns brings 2020 into focus
Republicans are using their three-seat majority in the state Senate to block the ambitious agenda of newly elected DFL Gov. Tim Walz.
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Tax filing season headache: Gov. Tim Walz, GOP Senate far apart on a fix
On one point, both sides agree: They would like to give Minnesotans future relief from complications many are enduring this year as they file.
Local
'We need to cause an uproar': Minn. students 'strike' in climate fight
Friday's rally in St. Paul was part of a wave of student demonstrations worldwide.
East Metro
Minnesota considers banning TCE following emissions problem in White Bear Township
The hazardous industrial solvent remains in wide use despite high toxicity.
DNA leads to arrest 34 years after Navy recruit from Stillwater was slain
Detectives investigating the 3-decade-old slaying of a Navy recruit used genealogical research involving DNA to track down and arrest a suspect who was a one-time Navy training classmate of the victim, authorities in Florida said Thursday.
Politics
Debate over abortion, birth control heats up at Minnesota Capitol
Dueling proposals to limit abortion, expand birth control could become fodder for 2020 campaigns.
Local
Liberians from Minnesota lobby in Washington for a chance to stay in U.S.
The program that has given them temporary legal status in the U.S. ends March 31.
Books
Michelle Obama fans pack Xcel Energy Center for her book tour
Attendees jumped out of their seats in St. Paul when the former first lady took the stage to talk about her life and bestselling memoir "Becoming."
Politics
Gwen Walz: 'We are coming' after Minnesota senators who don't support gun measures
GOP Senate majority leader said the issue more likely to be taken up next year.
Politics
Rape survivor shares story with Minn. legislators to change law
State lawmakers hear from Hannah Traaseth, the teen who inspired "Hannah's Law" reform bill.
Manafort faces state charges after drawing more federal time
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced to a total of seven and a half years in prison on federal charges, then was hit almost immediately with fresh state charges in New York that could put him outside the president's power to pardon.
Local
Brooks: Sleep-deprived Minn. lawmakers are tired of springing forward, falling back
Suddenly, Minnesota has an issue that doesn't break along party lines and doesn't spark a bitter debate: The time change affects everyone.
Politics
Audit: State child care program fraud not $100M but still troubling
Legislative auditor found no evidence that child-care money was funneled to terrorists, as was alleged in a TV news report.
Politics
Walz budget has $148M in new or higher fees, hitting drivers, boaters, health care
Republicans say the fees are no different than tax increases.
Local
Measure at Minnesota Legislature would fine slower drivers in left lane
Lawmaker says it promotes safety, but not everyone agrees.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz highlights education proposal in tour of Minnesota schools
The DFL governor visited schools in nearly a dozen cities to gather input and ideas, wrapping up in New Hope.
Business
Twin Cities in running for USDA offices set to be moved out of D.C. area
The Trump administration has pledged to move out two major research divisions out of the Washington area by the end of the year.
Politics
Walz says state can 'get this right' as Senate stops legal pot
Republicans in the Minnesota Senate voted down a measure Monday to legalize marijuana for recreational use, abruptly ending debate on the subject — for now.
Local
Minn. Senate vote sets up clash over lowering health care costs
Gov. Tim Walz questions whether insurers have done enough to contain costs themselves and cautioned against giving the health plans a blank check.
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