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Hot-button issues, local concerns dominate Rep. Dean Phillips' town hall
The new congressman met with about 100 constituents in Maple Grove.
Trump aims new blasts of invective at McCain, claims credit for funeral
Casting aside rare censure from Republican lawmakers, President Donald Trump aimed new blasts of invective at the late John McCain Wednesday, even claiming credit for the senator's moving Washington funeral and complaining he was never properly thanked.
Politics
Rep. Ilhan Omar and others call for protections for immigrants
The program that has allowed many Liberians to stay in Minnesota expires March 31.
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Gov. Tim Walz tells group he aims to end veteran homelessness by end of 2019
The governor welcomed hundreds of military veterans converging on the State Capitol to press for housing, disability services and upkeep of cemeteries.
Justice Thomas talks at court arguments, 1st time in 3 years
The Supreme Court was about to adjourn for the day when the Georgia baritone politely inquired of the lawyer at the lectern.
'Whack job': Trump escalates feud with Conway's husband
Kellyanne Conway's spouse is a "husband from hell!" President Donald Trump declared Wednesday, escalating his awkward public fight with the husband of one of his closest advisers. A "whack job," he added later.
Local
Minn. lawmakers aim to reduce salt runoff from sidewalks
Bills in the House and Senate would create a state program to certify the professionals who apply salt to sidewalks and parking lots, so they know how to best control ice without using excessive salt.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz to press for budget plan in first State of the State
The governor said he will hold one of his future State of the State addresses in greater Minnesota.
Local
Former AGs Lori Swanson, Mike Hatch to open Mpls. law firm
The firm brings together the last two state attorneys general, both of them litigators with a long history of working together in Minnesota's legal community.
Politics
Legislative auditor calls for shift in Minnesota's child-care fraud investigations
They are criminal probes, he said, and belong in the state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Records show special counsel zeroed in on Cohen early on
Hundreds of pages of court records made public Tuesday revealed that special counsel Robert Mueller quickly zeroed in on Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and fixer, in the early stages of his Russia probe.
Politics
Republican wins east-central Minnesota House district seat
The special election was triggered by former Rep. Jason Rarick's election to the state Senate.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz takes his gas tax push on the road to Anoka
MnDOT has identified 500 road and bridge projects for development around the state — if lawmakers approve new revenue.
Local
Pollinator-friendly yards could get help from the state of Minnesota
Legislature considers subsidies for homeowners who convert lawns to clover and wildflowers.
Local
Distracted driving bill clears Minn. House; Senate vote expected soon
If the measure becomes law, Minnesota would join 16 states and the District of Columbia in banning cellphone use by motorists unless they use active hands-free technology while they drive.
Local
Who spent the most on lobbying in Minnesota last year?
Energy firms, business groups and unions were leaders in spending.
Nation
Group with consumer-friendly vibe pushes drugmakers' message
As ominous music plays in the background, the narrator of a radio ad warns that a Trump administration proposal to apply international pricing to certain Medicare drugs would be a nightmare for seniors.
Politics
Gov. Tim Walz faces high budget demands in rural Minnesota
Governor hits road to make personal pitch on his budget, touting its rural benefits.
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Minnesota's new DNR commissioner: Cool hand for a hot seat
Sarah Strommen brings a heavyweight résumé and a folksy touch to the high-profile job often under fire.
Politics
Debate over election security money in Minnesota Legislature at deadlock
A conference committee is expected to reconvene Monday after an initial debate ended inconclusively.
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