Politics
Minnesota State Capitol gets accessibility upgrade, monument fixes during summer lull
Officials have said the current setup created some accessibility issues during large public events.
Business
Who benefited from Trump's tax cuts? It's a moving target
For some families, the break could be short-lived.
Local
Omar: National pot legalization needed for 'equality in laws'
Eleven states have approved laws allowing recreational use of marijuana, but Rep. Ilhan Omar says states shouldn't get to "pick and choose."
Politics
Fireworks enthusiasts' hopes are ignited at Minnesota Capitol
Gov. Tim Walz is "open to the idea" of legalizing the sale and use of big fireworks.
Politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar proposes new partnerships to aid education
Democratic presidential candidates woo education union.
US to pursue citizenship question on census but path unclear
The Justice Department said Friday it will press its search for legal grounds to force the inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, hours after President Donald Trump said he is "very seriously" considering an executive order to get the question on the form.
St. Paul
Boosters of second Twin Cities-Chicago train undeterred despite budget snub
They're hopeful money to fund the project will come next year.
Business
Retailers want feds to look into how tech giants control info
Online giants have too much control over pricing and other information, argues a trade group representing Target, Best Buy and others.
Some big farms collect big checks from Trump aid package
When President Donald Trump's administration announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers struggling under the financial strain of his trade dispute with China, the payments were capped. But many large farming operations had no trouble finding legal ways around them, records provided to The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act show.
Trump touts July 4 military 'salute'; critics see politics
President Donald Trump is marshalling tanks, bombers and other machinery of war for a Fourth of July celebration that traditionally is light on military might, while critics accused him of using America's military as a political prop.
Politics
More doctors dive into public health advocacy in and out of Minn. Capitol
Doctors have been notably scarce at the Capitol for decades. Has their increased presence made a difference?
St. Paul
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman to undergo cancer surgery
Doctors plan to remove part of his lung where cancer has re-emerged.
Politics
Karin Housley won't run for U.S. Senate in 2020 vs. Tina Smith
Several other Republicans, including Rep. Jason Lewis, are still mulling a run.
VP Pence abruptly cancels New Hampshire trip
Vice President Mike Pence has abruptly canceled a planned trip to New Hampshire, but the White House and his office refuse to say why.
St. Paul
Appeals Court rejects Rep. John Lesch's immunity claim in defamation case
State Rep. John Lesch plans to appeal the decision.
Politics
Washington D.C. prepares for July Fourth Celebration
Preparations are under way in Washington, D.C. for the annual Indepence Day celebrations to be held on the National Mall.
Local
Landmark opioid response law takes effect in Minnesota
The law, which took effect Monday, is expected to raise $20 million a year to fight opioid addiction by sharply raising fees on the companies that make powerful prescription painkillers.
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