West Metro
Attacks sharpen divisions in Omar, Melton-Meaux battle
The contest between Rep. Ilhan Omar and attorney Antone Melton-Meaux has spurred millions of dollars in campaign spending, a surge in volunteer activity and a barrage of negative claims from both sides.
Politics
Congressional leaders pay respects to Rep. Lewis
Lawmakers paid tribute to the late Rep. John Lewis, a long-time Georgia lawmaker and icon of the civil rights movement.
Duluth
Ivanka Trump to visit Duluth and Bloomington on Monday
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt will join her.
Politics
Hagedorn a 'no' vote on nixing Confederate statues in U.S. Capitol
The statue ban, approved in a bipartisan 305-113 vote, was backed by all but one member of Minnesota's congressional delegation.
Politics
Little transparency in Minnesota debate over policing reform
This time, it was the COVID-19 pandemic that complicated things.
Local
Walz under fire for sample letters to back state's mask mandate
The dust-up comes amid ongoing partisan tensions over the governor's use of executive authority.
Coronavirus
Biden: Trump won't do 'hard work' to open schools
In an interview this week with a Phoenix television station, the Democrat said his opponent was worried about re-election.
Coronavirus
White House: Schools, teachers considered 'essential'
Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany doubled down on President Donald Trump's insistence that U.S. schools reopen in the fall.
Business
Trump signs executive orders to reduce drug prices
At a White House ceremony, Trump signed four executive orders.
Local
New CDC guidance one factor among many for decisions about Minnesota schools
The governor is expected to make an announcement Thursday.
Local
Conservative University of Minnesota grad would be youngest in Minnesota Legislature
Megan Olson plants a flag for young conservatives in the 2020 elections.
Politics
Minnesota launches pioneering Medicaid program to combat homelessness
Minnesota becomes the first state to offer housing support services in its basic Medicaid health plan.
Coronavirus
Trump 'felt it was wrong' to host Florida convention
Trump's formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina.
St. Paul
Fate of Columbus statue pulled down at Minnesota State Capitol will not be decided until 2021
Columbus in storage while new task forces determine process.
Coronavirus
Trump says some schools may need to delay opening
It marks a shift from Trump's previous demand for a full reopening of the nation's schools this fall.
Local
Walz signs police accountability bill sparked by Floyd's death
The legislation, which passed a divided Legislature with broad bipartisan support earlier this week, ushers in some of the most significant changes to the state criminal justice system in years.
Local
Minn. Corrections Dept. lays off 48 employees in wake of coronavirus
The state agency could face deeper cuts without aid from the Legislature.
Politics
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez assails men's abusive treatment
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's objections to a Republican lawmaker's verbal assault on her expanded Thursday as she and other Democrats took to the House floor.
Local
Gov. Walz calls mask mandate 'cheapest, most effective way'
The new rules take effect Saturday and apply to most indoor spaces outside people's homes, as well as some outdoor venues where social distancing is difficult.
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