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Klobuchar co-authors Save Our Stages bill to help shuttered music venues
First Avenue's owner leads a lobbying group behind the legislation, which would offer small-business grants.
Politics
Senate Dems push for eviction moratorium extension
Senate Democrats on Wednesday called on Republicans to stop a "looming evictions crisis" in the nation by passing an extension of a federal evictions moratorium that expires this Friday.
Politics
Trump announces 'surge' of feds to more US cities
President Donald Trump says he's sending federal agents into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime..
Politics
U.S. House weighs removing Capitol's racist statues
The House moved toward a vote Wednesday on removing from the U.S. Capitol statues of Confederate heroes, including Robert E. Lee, and a bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney.
Minneapolis
Reactions to police reforms go from lukewarm to slap in face
The bill, passed early Tuesday as a compromise product of a divided state Legislature, includes restrictions on chokeholds and neck restraints, training reform.
Coronavirus
Trump urges mask wearing: 'If you can, use the mask'
Trump showed off his mask from the White House briefing room podium.
Politics
Collapse of bonding bill in Minnesota sparks political recrimination
Support for a $1.8 billion borrowing package failed to materialize, despite leaders' assurances that both sides were close to a deal in recent weeks.
Politics
Minn. lawmakers pass sweeping police reform, but bonding bill fails
The Legislature passed one of the most substantial changes to the state's criminal justice system in years, including a statewide ban on chokeholds and neck restraints.
Politics
Omar allies decry cash flowing into Melton-Meaux primary run
The battle for the congressional seat held by Minneapolis Rep. Ilhan Omar has drawn more than $10 million in contributions as of the end of June — a huge sum flowing into one of the safest Democratic districts in the nation.
Local
Fridley man pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar magazine fraud
Telemarketing scheme targeted the vulnerable.
Local
New victim services coordinator focused on police killings takes job at turbulent time
Biiftuu Adam is the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's first-ever liaison to families of people who died in police encounters.
Politics
White House, GOP crafting next virus stimulus bill
Top Republicans in Congress met Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next COVID-19 aid package as the crisis many hoped would have improved has dramatically worsened, just as emergency relief is expiring.
Politics
Challenge puts Rep. Omar's controversies, style to the test
Some of Rep. Ilhan Omar's biggest critics are placing their bets — and considerable resources — on political newcomer Antone Melton-Meaux, her leading opponent in the five-way Aug. 11 primary.
Local
Metro Transit ambassadors, other safety measures languish at Capitol
Crime on light rail, buses was increasing before ridership dropped during pandemic.
Nation
Inside the Trump administration's rush to abandon leadership role on the virus
Once the responsibility for leading the fight shifted to the states, the consequences continue to plague the country today.
Minneapolis
Minnesota House Democrats seek $168M to help businesses hurt in rioting
So far the GOP-led Senate hasn't matched that effort in a special session that's expected to wrap up in a few days.
Inspired
Former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger, 85, recalls the birth of ADA 30 years ago
As lead Republican sponsor in the U.S. Senate, Durenberger helped shape the measure.
Business
Report finds short-term insurance policies touted by White House lacking
U.S. House report recounts dozens of cases of consumers denied coverage for medical conditions with policies pushed as alternative to ACA.
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