Business
Minnesota farmers see relief in China's suspension of tariffs
Minn. soybean growers hope the market remains open for their fall harvest.
Local
U returns $50,000 at center of legislative hiring controversy
The money was going to be used to pay the salary of a DFL legislator.
Duluth
New email deepens mystery over PolyMet water permit
Environmentalists say agency chiefs tried to suppress concerns raised by federal regulators.
National
What 10 Democratic candidates said in last night's debate
Joe Biden parried attack after attack from liberal rivals Thursday night on everything from health care to immigration in a debate that showcased profound ideological divides between the Democratic Party's moderate and progressive wings.
Politics
Here's what people are saying about Klobuchar's debate performance
Thursday's debate was a chance for candidates struggling to gain traction to break out in front of a national audience.
Politics
Amy Klobuchar pitches herself to voters tired of 'extremes'
Her signature moments came when she offered a message of Democratic unity.
Politics
Debate analysis: Trio of Democrats lead field
The Democratic presidential debate in Houston made clear that there are three main candidates leading the field, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, according to Associated Press Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace.
National
Trump mocks Democrats, vows new tax cut on Baltimore visit
President Donald Trump sought to boost the spirits of Republican lawmakers, mocking Democrats and promising a new tax cut package, as he returned to the city he recently disparaged as a "rat and rodent infested mess."
National
Protesters cause part of Houston Ship Channel to close
Eleven protesters have been arrested after they rappelled from a busy highway bridge over the Houston Ship Channel, closing the vital artery for hours.
Local
DFL leader to review lawmaker's hiring for U fellowship
Republicans are alleging preferential treatment.
National
The Latest: All 34 victims of California boat fire ID'd
The Latest on a fatal boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Southern California (all times local):
Local
Libertarian Party in court for easier path to Minnesota ballot
Its first challenge is to Minnesota's primary voting restriction.
Local
How Minnesota donors have boosted Klobuchar's campaign
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins a narrowed field of presidential candidates on Thursday night's primary debate stage, and has reached this point partially due to strong support from her Minnesota constituents.
National
Jury convicts candidate's father of breaking federal law
The father of Kentucky's secretary of state was convicted Thursday of orchestrating a scheme to funnel illegal contributions to his daughter's failed 2014 U.S. Senate campaign against Republican Mitch McConnell.
National
Ex-FBI No. 2 official faces prospect of criminal charges
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of President Donald Trump's wrath, faces the prospect of criminal charges after his lawyers failed to persuade senior Justice Department officials that he didn't intentionally lie to internal investigators.
National
Lawmakers call for release of US man jailed as spy in Russia
A Michigan security executive who has been detained in Russia on espionage charges since December is being held without cause as his health deteriorates under tough conditions, members of Congress said Thursday as they demanded his release.
National
Senate approves Trump nominee Bowman for Federal Reserve
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Michelle Bowman to serve a full 14-year term on the seven-member Federal Reserve board.
National
US budget deficit for 11 months up $169 billion over 2018
The U.S. government's budget deficit increased by $169 billion to $1.07 trillion in the first 11 months of this budget year as spending grew faster than tax collections.
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