Local
Families of victims credited for 'hands-free' phone law in ceremony with Gov. Walz
They spent years rallying support to limit cellphone use while driving
South Metro
Trump will discuss economy, tax cuts at Burnsville business Monday
Trump will appear at Nuss Truck and Equipment on Monday, which is the deadline for filing income taxes.
Local
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'Hands-free' cellphone bill signed by Gov. Walz
The Legislature gave final approval to the measure on Thursday.
Minneapolis
Kate Mortenson seeks up to $2M to turn Minnesota Sports Corp. into 'regional event catalyst'
CEO wants to "make our own success," but others say a new state-funded organization would duplicate work already being done.
Politics
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Rep. Omar faces heat from right over 9/11 remark: 'Some people did something'
Murdoch-owned N.Y. Post takes aim at her on cover.
Ex-Obama WH counsel charged with lying in lobbying probe
Former Obama White House counsel Greg Craig was indicted Thursday on charges of making false statements and concealing information in a federal foreign lobbying investigation that intersected with the Russia probe.
Politics
Report highlights abuses, deaths in state's assisted-living facilities
The assisted-living industry has mushroomed in recent years, but Minnesota's consumer protections have not kept pace with these changes, exposing residents to serious harm and premature deaths, according to state records.
Judge threatens to stop Carnival ships from docking in US
A federal judge has threatened to temporarily block Carnival Corp. from docking cruise ships at ports in the United States as punishment for a possible probation violation.
St. Paul
At Ranger party in St. Paul, Minn. lawmakers set aside differences, if only for a night
Lawmakers, staffers and lobbyists gather at Mancini's and go retro.
TV & Media
Rep. Ilhan Omar tells Stephen Colbert that she's still learning, proud to serve
The Minnesota congresswoman said she and other outspoken colleagues "not there to be quiet."
Politics
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.
Politics
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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.
Local
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.
Politics
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.
Politics
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.
Politics
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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