Politics
As Minnesota Legislature wraps up, partisan differences hang on budget negotiations
Bargaining chips abound as lawmakers tuck pet policies into end-of-session budget bills.
Politics
State of Minnesota pulls in nearly $500 million more than expected in April
New revenue figures immediately come into play during the budget negotiations.
Local
Legislators get emotional in debate over gay conversion ban
Minnesota Senate GOP leader Paul Gazelka, father of child with a dual gender identity, seeks to heal political and personal wounds. "I cry over this issue," he said, choking up during an interview
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Push on in Minnesota to keep students from denied diplomas over lunch debts
State law already prohibits school districts from withholding diplomas for nonpayment of fees. Legal Aid attorneys believe that should include school lunch debt.
Local
Lawmakers pick 4 new regents in push to diversify U board
Affordability and workforce changes are among the issues faced by the University of Minnesota and cited by the newcomers.
Business
Minnesota lawmakers weigh tighter safety rules for toxic mine waste storage
State's rules on tailings dams for metal mining haven't been changed since 1993.
Local
In St. Paul, VP Pence talks up new Mexico-Canada trade deal
In response, Democrats criticized the Trump administration as having "done real harm to the health and livelihoods" of Minnesotans, especially farmers.
Local
Statewide task force proposed for revising Minnesota's rape laws
Changes to sex assault statutes advance in Senate, while statute of limitations bill prompts emotional testimony.
Politics
Klobuchar touts her progressive record at Fox News town hall
The Minnesota Democrat pitched her presidential campaign message on a station whose viewers are not necessarily inclined to support Democrats.
Politics
Beto O'Rourke urges Minneapolis crowd to unite against Trump
Health care, climate were topics at Edison High.
St. Paul
Rep. Matt Grossell faces additional charge for allegedly pushing security guard during weekend confrontation
Grossell was already charged with trespassing at Regions Hospital on Saturday.
Business
Vice President Mike Pence will visit steel plant in St. Paul, farm near Fargo Thursday
The vice president is promoting the new free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Local
McCollum grills Trump official about copper mining in northeast Minnesota
The exchange at a congressional budget hearing came days after retired Forest Service employees expressed alarm about Twin Metals.
Politics
Teen boys sexually abused at drug treatment center in Wright County, state says
Investigators determine a female staff member molested three youths.
Politics
Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz spotlights college opportunity in prison
Minnesota's first lady will convene talk at screening of PBS documentary.
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Walz, GOP fail to meet self-imposed deadline for budget targets
The two sides called financial negotiations "positive" and "respectful" Monday afternoon, but said their approaches to setting a budget are fundamentally opposed.
Local
State's sentencing commission gaining new perspective
Believed to be the first woman to serve on the commission after having served time behind bars, Tonja Honsey brings a wealth of experience helping mothers and pregnant inmates in the years since her return to society.
Politics
Michael Cohen arrives at N.Y. prison
President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer has arrived at an upstate New York prison to start a three-year sentence for crimes including campaign finance violations related to hush-money payments made on Trump's behalf.
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