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Court allows Minn. GOP's primary ballot with only Trump
The quick ruling came in a case that threatened to disrupt the start of early primary voting next week.
Politics
Trump touts economy, trade deals while campaigning in Ohio
"As we begin the new year, our economy is booming," Trump said at a Toledo rally.
Politics
U.S. House votes to restrain President Trump's Iran actions
Reigniting a debate over who has the power to declare war, the Democratic-controlled House approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.
Politics
Pelosi: 'Soon' will transmit impeachment to Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will "probably" soon transmit the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate.
Local
CenturyLink to pay back $8.9M to Minnesota customers
Attorney General Keith Ellison says the company overbilled as many as 300,000 Minnesotans.
Local
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Former MnDOT Commissioner Charlie Zelle sworn in as chairman of the Metropolitan Council
Zelle offered few hints about his strategy as he took over planning agency with vast oversight including transit, wastewater, housing.
Politics
In Minnesota, Michael Bloomberg tries to show ex-N.Y. mayor would fight for rural interests
The candidate's extensive spending here could benefit other Democrats, some said.
Minneapolis
Top Minn. FBI official will take D.C. leadership post fighting terror
Jill Sanborn will return to Washington, D.C., to serve as assistant director.
Local
Minn. teachers union opposes constitutional amendment on achievement gap
Education Minnesota says plan could open the door for state-funded vouchers for private schools.
World
Lawmakers at odds on Iran threat post briefing
The Trump administration took its case for killing a powerful Iranian general to Capitol Hill Wednesday but appeared to change few minds among lawmakers, many of whom left the meeting with the same questions they had walking in.
Politics
Trump says Iran 'standing down' after strike
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will immediately impose new sanctions on Iran in response to its missile attacks on military bases in Iraq that house American troops.
Local
Beltrami County votes against allowing refugee resettlement
The audience applauded as the resolution passed during an unruly meeting filled with jeers, shouts and accusations among the more than 150 people — most of them opposed to allowing refugees — packing the county chambers.
Minneapolis
Interfaith rally in Mpls. condemns recent anti-Semitic assaults
1,400 people packed into Temple Israel to hear Gov. Walz, faith leaders speak.
Local
Michael Bloomberg to make first campaign stop in Minnesota on Wednesday
The presidential candidate is spending heavily on the airwaves ahead of the state's Super Tuesday primary.
East Metro
Legislator's work as St. Paul mayor's aide raises red flag
After Mayor Melvin Carter proposed plan to start a college savings plan for St. Paul newborns, Rep. Kaohly Vang Her wrote a bill to help pay for it.
Local
Watchdog questions Minn. lobbying loophole for former legislators
Watchdog agency is concerned that former legislators are taking advantage of a disclosure loophole.
Local
Walz seeks peace with counties over $10M in DHS payment glitches
Walz tells leaders they won't have to pay $10M for DHS payment errors.
Politics
Omar among lawmakers seeking control over U.S. action on Iran
Democratic lawmakers are seeking limits on the president's use of military force against Iran.
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