Minneapolis
'Change can't come fast enough': Minnesota, U.S. leaders respond to arrest in George Floyd's death
Local and national leaders are sharing their thoughts on the situation in Minnesota.
Minneapolis
Gov. Tim Walz laments 'abject failure' of riot response
A somber Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confronted criticism after a third night of destructive protests in response to George Floyd's death in police custody. A National Guard officer said the mission lacked clarity.
Minneapolis
George Floyd's death returns spotlight to Klobuchar prosecutor past
Her presidential bid was marked by an inability to gain inroads with black primary voters while facing criticism by civil rights activists.
Minneapolis
Trump blasts 'very weak' Mayor Jacob Frey on Twitter; next tweet about Mpls. earns 'public interest' notice
President finishes late-night tweet blast with "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Minneapolis
Top DFL lawmakers push for police reforms in special session
Sen. Jeff Hayden of Minneapolis said the Legislature has a "critical role to play" in adopting systemic changes to address racism and other issues.
Local
Extra food assistance extended to 350,000 poor Minnesota children
The benefit will help alleviate hunger among poor children in the summer months.
Local
U.S. House passes small-biz aid bill introduced by Minnesota's Dean Phillips
The legislation, which also must be passed by the Senate, would extend repayment deadlines and loosen some of the spending rules for the small business loans.
Local
'Truly scurrilous behavior' by scammers increases as pandemic continues
An upending of social norms helps set the stage for a growing roster of unsavory pitches.
St. Paul
Supreme Court ruling keeps alive defamation suit against DFL lawmaker Lesch
The St. Paul city attorney's lawsuit against Rep. John Lesch will head back to district court.
Local
Joe Biden to keynote Minnesota DFL Party's virtual convention
The probable Democrat nominee can make an appeal directly to activists in a state that President Donald Trump is targeting this fall.
Local
Minnesota Poll: Gov. Walz's approval ratings grow in crisis
Gov. Tim Walz's approval rating has risen as he navigates the coronavirus crisis, with two in three registered voters supporting his performance on the job, a Minnesota Poll found.
Politics
Poll results: Walz job approval and voting by mail
See full results for questions about Gov. Tim Walz and voting by mail, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Local
Poll: Biden has small lead on Trump in Minn.
A new Minnesota Poll conducted by the Star Tribune, MPR News and KARE 11, found Biden ahead of Trump 49% to 44% in the general election matchup less than six months ahead of Election Day.
Politics
Poll results: COVID-19 restrictions and impact
See the full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
Politics
Poll results: Trump and the 2020 presidential race
See the full results for each question, methodology and a demographic breakdown of the respondents for the latest Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll.
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