Trump says he wants background checks, also reassures NRA
President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has influence to rally Republicans around stronger federal background check laws as Congress and the White House work on a response to last weekend's mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.
Duluth
![The PolyMet mine in Hoyt Lakes, Minn. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Saturday, October 6, 2018 EDS, FOR ANY APPROPRIATE USE](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/WGNLSQHGEPTZXK4UXSQALA4PPQ.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Broad group of Minnesota lawmakers voices support for PolyMet
In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, the bipartisan group says opponents are making a last-ditch effort to block the copper-nickel mine.
Minneapolis
Mpls. Council unanimously OKs ordinance to curb wage theft
The city's new ordinance complements a state law considered one of the strictest in nation.
Local
Minnesota selects vendor to replace car licensing system
The state will pay nearly $34 million to replace the MNLARS licensing and registration system.
Business
Retired Teamsters wait for Congress to act on wobbly pension fund
The U.S. House passed a bill to prop up the failing fund. Now it's in the Senate's hands.
Politics
Walz calls GOP Senate 'island of resistance' in gun debate
The governor echoed the statements later as hundreds rallied at the State Capitol in a rally against gun violence.
St. Paul
St. Paul leaders look to Legislature to save its crumbling streets
Council members said they need long-term plan for street maintenance.
Politics
Klobuchar launches Iowa swing with rural revitalization proposal
The initiative is intended to help bridge America's urban-rural divide, the senator said.
Agriculture
During Minnesota visit, Ag Secretary Perdue says 'ball is in China's court'
Ag chief tells Minnesota farmers that a deal on tariffs was close in April, but it fell apart.
Local
Leech Lake Band says Minnesota officials approved millions of dollars in wrongful Medicaid payments
Leech Lake Ojibwe refuse to repay $13.3 million in alleged overbillings.
Duluth
Minn. judge sets rules for inquiry on disputed PolyMet permit
Mine opponents have alleged irregularities in the way Minnesota approved the mine's water quality permit.
Local
Goc. Tim Walz relaunches state Children's Cabinet
The group will tackle the achievement gap, housing instability and child care.
Duluth
Minn. Court of Appeals stays a crucial PolyMet water permit
Minnesota judge cites possible irregularities by state and federal regulators.
Politics
Environmental activists fault some of Sen. Amy Klobuchar's moves
Critics cite concerns over copper-nickel mining, gray wolves and the St. Croix bridge battle.
No, there's still no link between video games and violence
Do video games trigger violent behavior? Scientific studies have found no link. But the persistent theory is back in the headlines following Saturday's mass shooting in El Paso, Texas .
Trump vows urgent action after shootings, offers few details
Speaking out against weekend mass shootings that rocked a nation, President Donald Trump called for bipartisan solutions to the bloodshed but offered few details and faced pointed questions from Democrats about whether he had the moral authority to rally America against the spasm of violence and racism.
Politics
Walz asks for hearings on gun measures ahead of next legislative session
Walz will seek hearings on new gun laws in fall
Rand Paul undergoes lung surgery stemming from assault
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul underwent lung surgery in a procedure he says stems from injuries suffered when a neighbor tackled him outside his Kentucky home in 2017.
Most Read
- What to know about a possible Minnesota equal rights amendment on abortion rights
- Fact check: Controlled substances not part of senator's burglary case
- Omar faces pushback for calling some Jewish students 'pro-genocide' at Columbia
- Bipartisan bill proposes student teacher stipends to combat teacher shortage in Minnesota
- Minnesotans could be spending thousands each year on 'junk fees.' Some lawmakers want to ban them.
Latest Videos
-
Rudy Giuliani blasts Joe Biden on his way out of court
- House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
- Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged, signals possible rate cut next year
- With Ukraine aid in peril, Zelenskyy joins Biden at the White House to make his case for more aid
- Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel investigation
- AP Explains: Santos storms off after expulsion from Congress
- Rep. George Santos is kicked out of Congress after groundbreaking expulsion vote
- Rosalynn Carter celebrated by family, friends, first ladies and presidents
- Biden hopeful cease-fire will last more than 4 days
- Presidents Biden, Xi hold first talks in a year
Minnesota Politics
Latest politics news from the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Washington, D.C., including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota Legislature, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
