Politics
Rep. Ilhan Omar: U.S. 'losing our moral high ground' on immigration
Community forum in south Minneapolis followed day of fresh turmoil for her.
Politics
Rep. Ilhan Omar holds forum on immigration
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Tuesday held a community forum on immigration to discuss Department of Homeland Security's current practices for detention and deportation of migrants.
Politics
Politics, and conflict, unavoidable at Minnesota State Fair
Election Day is far off, but politics are tough to escape at the State Fair.
'Coward': Epstein accusers pour out their anger in court
One by one, 16 women who say they were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein poured out their anger Tuesday, lashing out at him as a coward and a manipulator, after a judge gave them the day in court they were denied when he killed himself behind bars.
Minneapolis
Lawmaker goes from GOP's back bench to leading Omar critic
As the go-to guy for Fox News personalities to talk about U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, Mazeppa Republican Steve Drazkowski has been given a national platform for political fundraising as he mulls a run for Congress.
Minneapolis
Conservative activist files $2M lawsuit over confrontation at Omar campaign event
Candidate sues Rep. Tlaib over confrontation at Omar event in Mpls.
Nation
Ethics outcry as Trump touts 'magnificent' Doral for next G7
President Donald Trump was in full sales mode Monday, doing everything but pass out brochures as he touted the features that would make the Doral golf resort the ideal place for the next G-7 Summit — close to the airport, plenty of hotel rooms, separate buildings for every delegation, even top facilities for the media.
GOP Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin resigning from Congress
Republican Rep. Sean Duffy, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who was on the cast of MTV's "The Real World" before he went into politics, announced Monday that he is resigning from his Wisconsin congressional seat to spend more time with his family.
Politics
Ex-official accuses DHS of retaliation after he raises concerns of racial bias
Mohamed (Mourssi) Alfash, who worked within the Office of the Inspector General, alleges he was pushed out soon after he began raising the concerns.
Politics
What you need to know about former U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis
The ex-GOP congressman and conservative radio host is challenging U.S. Sen Tina Smith in 2020.
Local
Klobuchar's prosecutor past, once an asset, puts her on the defensive
The same job that served as the foundation of Klobuchar's political career has been the source of fresh skepticism among voters of color and progressives.
Local
Minnesota is key battleground state, Sanders tells fairgoers
A thick crush of supporters followed Sanders between radio and television interviews, chanting his name and cheering.
Local
St. Cloud couple who refused to film same-sex wedding win in appeals court
Appeals panel says state law violates speech rights.
Billionaire conservative donor David Koch dies at 79
Billionaire industrialist David H. Koch, who with his older brother Charles poured a fortune into right-wing causes, transforming the American political landscape and shaping U.S. policies on such issues as climate change and government regulation, died Friday at 79.
Politics
Klobuchar brings presidential campaign to the Minnesota State Fair
Down in the polls, Klobuchar targets President Donald Trump over Democratic rivals.
Politics
State Rep. Steve Drazkowski calls for charges against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
It's the latest in a series of announcements Drazkowski has made condemning Omar.
Politics
Jason Lewis to challenge Tina Smith for U.S. Senate seat
Lewis said he won't distance himself from President Donald Trump's positions on the economy, immigrants and other issues.
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