Politics
Child care will be a hot political issue for the next decade or more
Ask anyone you know with a child in day care what it costs. And then ask them what their mortgage is. You'll find day care is often more expensive.
Business
Analysis: Mexico tariff threat sends message that the U.S. is an unreliable trade partner
The Trump administration has told the world that no deal is ever a done deal.
Business
New Minnesota law should make filing taxes simpler, cheaper
In rare agreement, both Republicans, Democrats praised the new measure.
Lawyers: Docs show census changed to give Republicans edge
A Republican redistricting expert advocated for adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census to give an electoral edge to white people and Republicans, opponents of the move alleged in a court filing Thursday.
Local
Local governments spent $8.7 million to influence Minnesota Legislature
Hennepin County, other metro entities topped list.
Politics
Walz signs 'compromise' education budget; educators say it doesn't go far enough
The $20 billion bill was part of state's $45 billion two-year budget.
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Program to pay Minnesota home owners to let lawn go to bees
Lawmakers set aside $900,000 for pollinators, plus money for nongame wildlife fund.
Politics
Trump blasts Mueller, says investigation biased
President Donald Trump blasted special counsel Robert Mueller on Thursday, saying he's a "never Trumper" who led a biased investigation on Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.
Politics
Lawmakers, advocates: Work on emergency insulin program not over
Advocates for insulin plan to continue push in the next legislative session.
Analysis: Mueller tosses the charging question to Congress
The special counsel's appearance leaves Democrats with an unpalatable choice -- press ahead with a politically explosive impeachment, or appear to abdicate in the face of evidence of obstruction contained in the report.
Local
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Minnesota abortion restrictions
The lawsuit targets more than a dozen existing statutes, including a 24-hour waiting period and a provision mandating that fetal remains are buried or cremated.
Local
Brooks: A new generation in Congress embraces town halls
Rep. Angie Craig said there is a big difference between the topics her constituents care about and the ones that fascinate the Beltway.
Politics
Mueller: Russia probe did not exonerate Trump
Special counsel Robert Mueller says charging a president with a crime was "not an option" his team could consider in the Russia investigation.
Politics
Read special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report
The Justice Department on Thursday released a redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited report on the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Local
As push to deport felons grows, Minnesota man fears he'll be next
Immigration crackdown ripples through Minnesota's Southeast Asian community
Local
Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for a reset of American foreign policy
From her seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and with a growing international reputation, the former refugee is wading into debates over various global hot spots and controversies.
Business
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Amid budget noise, Minnesota's government grows about the same speed as the economy
It took a special session to reach a budget deal, but key economic traits unchanged.
Pence honors fallen service members at Arlington
Vice President Mike Pence paid tribute to fallen members of the U.S. armed forces Monday, thanking their loved ones in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and acknowledging that for them "every day is Memorial Day."
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