Local
DFL proposes $300M for riot-damaged businesses in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Both House and Senate pitch quick cash infusion for damaged businesses.
St. Paul
For St. Paul mayor, killing brings questions and a reckoning
Mayor Melvin Carter has been pulled into a national conversation on policing and race. But he hasn't yet faced the pressure of his Minneapolis counterpart to dismantle the city's police department.
Minneapolis
'Enough talk, we need action': Many call for drastic reform
The May 25 police killing of George Floyd, and the demonstrations that followed, represent a breaking point between citizens and police. While recognizing the need to maintain public safety and protect the city from danger, many say drastic change is desperately needed.
Local
Randy Staten, civil rights leader and former legislator, dies at 76
Staten was an advocate for civil rights and recovery from chemical dependency, a scourge he knew all too well.
Politics
Special legislative session kicks off with gulf over police reforms
It comes at a critical moment in state history, but Democrats and Republicans are divided on the best path forward on police reform.
Nation
William S. Sessions, who led the FBI during a turbulent time and was fired, dies at 90
His tenure was crowded with troubles and stumbling responses, including the deadly sieges at Ruby Ridge, Idaho, and Waco, Texas.
Local
Gov. Walz says police overhaul now a special session priority
Lawmakers gather in St. Paul amid rising calls for reform after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody.
St. Paul
Walz says he understands why Columbus statue was toppled, but there will be consequences
Walz's remarks came after criticism from Republican legislative leaders of his administration's muted response to the statue's toppling.
Duluth
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Mining politics stall money for Minn. tribe's water treatment project
IRRRB members cite Fond du Lac band's "anti-mining" stance in opposing aid request.
Local
Sleep Number founder serving fraud sentence latest to cite COVID-19 in push for early release
Robert Allen Walker's appeal provides a glimpse of the damage being done in federal prisons by the coronavirus.
Minneapolis
State and local lawmakers want to enhance transit corridors in Minneapolis
They're seeking $55 million in state bonding for bus-rapid lines crisscrossing Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the Lake Street corridor.
Nation
Trump says he will pursue U.S. police use-of-force standard
He also defended his calls on governors and mayors to aggressively quell violent protests that erupted across the country after the death of George Floyd.
St. Paul
Protesters topple Columbus statue on Minn. State Capitol grounds
The State Patrol was warned in advance. Protesters say it was a step toward healing for Native American communities. Charges could follow.
Duluth
State's first posthumous pardon could come Friday in case called 'a stain' on Minnesota history
Black man convicted of rape in case that led to 1920 Duluth lynchings may be exonerated.
Nation
White House defends Trump's protester conspiracy
Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany defended President Donald Trump's tweet earlier this week trying to raise suspicions about a 75-year-old protester.
Business
White House official: 'I don't believe there's systemic racism'
Larry Kudlow also predicted the administration would support some action on police reform.
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