St. Paul
October 9, 2019
A couple hundred Trump supporters lined up inside St. Paul's Union Depot for the chance to see Second Lady Karen Pence and Lara Trump, President Trump

Hundreds attend Second Lady Karen Pence, Lara Trump event in St. Paul

The visit came a day before both Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were scheduled to visit the Twin Cities.
Business
October 9, 2019
FILE - In this July 31, 2019, file photo U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, center, gestures as he chats with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, a

Report: China tariffs tab approaches $1 billion for Minnesotans

A global trade advocacy group predict businesses face price hike pressure and could be forced to freeze hiring.
Local
October 9, 2019
Gov. Mark Dayton spoke from the podium during Wednesday's press conference.

Former Gov. Mark Dayton to complete unpaid U fellowship

He will work with students on an oral history project.
Minneapolis
October 9, 2019
Minneapolis police officers on bikes dealt with traffic outside Target Center on Wednesday, a day before President Donald Trump's rally there.

Target Center manager won't cover city's costs for Trump rally

According to city records, AEG says that would be a campaign contribution. Minneapolis officials say they are still talking with the firm.
Minneapolis
October 9, 2019

Who's headed to the Trump rally at Target Center

Local
October 9, 2019
Joseph Schumacher Credit: Clay County jail

Gun charges filed against Trump backer for alleged road rage encounter with Warren supporter

The 27-year-old defendant was released from jail without having to post bail.
Minneapolis
October 9, 2019
Trump backers rally at City Hall against Mayor Jacob Frey

Trump backers rally at City Hall against Mayor Jacob Frey

Supporters of President Donald Trump protested Wednesday outside the City Hall office of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who has been in a public spat with the Trump campaign over the $530,000 security bill for Thursday's Target Center rally.
Minneapolis
October 9, 2019
Frey, Trump campaign both say they won't pay extra for security

Frey, Trump campaign both say they won't pay extra for security

The city says it will cost $530,000 to host the president's rally Thursday at Target Center. Trump's campaign said it has reached an agreement with the rally venue operator and won't pay anything extra.
Politics
October 9, 2019
Trump intensifies impeachment fight

Trump intensifies impeachment fight

President Donald Trump intensified his fight with Congress Tuesday over the Democrats' impeachment investigation, as the administration blocked a U.S. diplomat from testifying behind closed doors about the president's dealings with Ukraine.
Politics
October 8, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks at the Iowa Federation of Labor convention on Aug. 21 in Altoona, Iowa. (AP Phot

Amy Klobuchar pushes FEC for details on Trump's Ukraine call

Minnesota senator wants details on legal terms used to decline criminal probe.
Local
October 8, 2019

Moorhead police: Man flashes loaded gun at teen driver over Warren bumper sticker

The suspect was soon jailed and awaits potential felony charges.
Local
October 8, 2019
Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal met with Deputy Chief Medaria Arrodondo about an alternative reform program they have been working on. ] GLEN ST

Walz names Minneapolis city attorney, Ramsey County judge to state Court of Appeals

Susan Segal and Jeffrey Bryan become the Walz administration's first appellate court picks.
Local
October 8, 2019
President Donald Trump, shown in 2018, will hold a rally Thursday in Minneapolis, and the city will bear some of the costs.

Trump campaign threatens to sue Mpls. over rally expense

Tensions between Minneapolis city leaders and President Donald Trump's campaign escalated Monday when the campaign threatened to sue the city for trying to force it to pay $530,000 for security during this week's rally.
Politics
October 7, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., in a September photo.

Rep. Omar files for divorce from her husband, Ahmed Hirsi

She has denied allegations of an extramarital affair.
Politics
October 7, 2019
Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the Louisiana GOP Unity Rally in Kenner, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (Sophia Germer /The Advocate via AP)

Report: Pence heading to Minn. on same day as Trump

Politics
October 7, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks to supporters inside a coffee shop during a campaign event Monday, Sept. 30, 201

Sen. Amy Klobuchar raised $4.8 million in third quarter

But top-tier rivals still reported higher totals.
Minneapolis
October 7, 2019
Corcoran Police Officer Perry Rowen purchased a "Cops for Trump" t-shirt at the Minneapolis Federation building, Monday, October 7, 2019 in Minneapoli

Police union sells 'Cops for Trump' T-shirts, after uniform ban

Lt. Bob Kroll, head of the officers' union, posted the T-shirt image on his personal Facebook page, saying the shirts will be for sale starting Monday.
Local
October 7, 2019
President Trump spoke at a 2018 rally in Rochester. Trump is bringing his campaign to Minneapolis on Thursday, focusing on many of the same problems h

Trump rally in Mpls. follows his attacks on big cities, Democrats

On Thursday, Trump will bring one of his signature rallies to downtown Minneapolis, ground zero of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's district, where the urban-rural divide underlying his attack will be on full display.
Business
October 6, 2019
Target has told suppliers to pick up the cost of China tariffs.

Major Minnesota firms take separate paths as new round of China tariffs looms

Buyers, such as Target Corp. and Best Buy, scramble to deal with cost increases, while sellers such as Medtronic, Ecolab and Cargill battle to sustain foreign investments.
Politics
October 6, 2019

Ads for House Democrats avoid impeachment talk

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