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Legislative auditor: Minnesota's efforts to prevent fraud in child care program are 'insufficient'
State officials are seeking broad new powers to combat fraud, monitor day care providers.
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Minnesota House's $1.8 billion public works proposal faces tough Republican reception
The list of demands is long, but the chance of a major borrowing bill appears small.
Barr says 'I think spying did occur' against Trump campaign
Attorney General William Barr declared Wednesday he thinks "spying did occur" against Donald Trump's presidential campaign, suggesting the origins of the Russia investigation may have been mishandled in remarks that aligned him with the president at a time when Barr's independence is under scrutiny.
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Former Argosy students implore Minnesota lawmakers for help after school shuts down
Many are still struggling to regroup after the abrupt closure of the Eagan campus.
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Trump to visit Twin Cities area Monday, White House says
The focus of the visit reportedly is to celebrate President Trump's tax cut act on the day -- April 15 -- that income tax filings are due.
Fox host questions whether Omar is 'an American first.'
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said Wednesday that Fox News Channel host Brian Kilmeade is guilty of a "dangerous incitement" for questioning her loyalty to the United States, since she's been the subject of death threats in the past.
Local
Mark Kennedy expected to be named president of the University of Colorado
The former Minnesota congressman is expected to tour CU campuses before being officially appointed president.
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After referendum defeat, Floodwood schools plan for major cuts
The northeast Minnesota school district's financial woes were highlighted in Gov. Tim Walz's recent address.
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Barr: 'I think spying did occur' on Trump campaign
Attorney General William Barr said Wednesday that he was reviewing the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, saying he believed the president's campaign had been spied on and wanted to make sure proper procedures were followed.
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International flair for the win at congressional delegation hotdish contest
Minnesota lawmakers in Washington cook to bridge the partisan divide.
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Hacker breached Minnesota state agency e-mail, placing data of 11,000 at risk
It's the third cyberattack against the agency in a year.
World
From jets to cheese: Trump wants to impose new tariffs on EU
The United States wants to tax $11.2 billion worth of EU goods — from airplanes to Gouda cheese — in what some experts say marks another attempt by the Trump administration to use tariffs to reshape global trade in its favor.
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Barr: Redacted Mueller report out 'within a week'
Attorney General William Barr says he will release a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation within a week.
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Minn. drivers who text could face bigger fines and suspensions
Another measure in the Legislature would require drivers to use hands-free devices instead of cellphones.
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Sen. Klobuchar hauls in $5.2 million for White House bid
Donation totals can be an early measure of support. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tops the list with $18.2 million.
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In tax plan, Minnesota DFL looks to corporations for more money, but gives breaks to most families
House plan looks to corporations for more school aid but sets up battle with GOP in Senate.
World
US labels elite Iran force a foreign terrorist organization
The United States on Monday designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a foreign terrorist organization, an unprecedented declaration against a foreign government that may prompt retaliation and make it harder for American diplomats and military officers to work with allies in the region.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigns
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned amid President Donald Trump's growing frustration and bitterness over the number of Central American families crossing the southern border.
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Gov. Walz's team points to state's future needs with gas-tax plans
The first-term Democrat cites inflation and road repairs. Republican leaders say the increase is not needed in a time of surplus.
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